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Understanding is not a piercing of the mystery, but an acceptance of it, a living blissfully with it, in it, through and by it.

I’ve been meditating upon the word “awe” lately, fascinated by its dual meaning to inspire either wonder or dread. It’s commonly defined as being an overpowering or overflowing emotion aroused through being impressed by the formidable or magnificent; a reverence combining dread, veneration and wonder which is inspired by the sacred or sublime. One word which can mean both an overpowering feeling of fear or wonder fascinates me a great deal. Is it awful or is it awesome? Shall we choose to look at life from a place of fear or trusting in the wonder of it all?

We convince by our presence.

I find it fascinating that ‘awe’ has come to take on drastically different meanings, depending upon the source or context. The word awe has often held a connotation of reverence for God or royalty. From a military standpoint, “shock and awe” describes using force to quickly devastate an area thus gaining dominance over an adversary. These are two very different meanings for the same word, both of which hold a very convincing presence. At a deeper level, awe is an experience one is sure to know when one is experiencing it. I found an example of that which evokes in me both a state of wonder, and fear.

Trust God and tie your camel.

Life is a Beautiful mystery in constant motion. Change is the only constant, so rather than coming from a place of fear, I embrace change by trusting in God/Goddess/Universe/Source and ‘tying my camel’. I know that everything happens for a reason, and that unless I am willing to do something beyond what I have already mastered, I will never grow. So, I am paying attention moment by moment, being grateful for what I do have, seeing boundaries as opportunities, showing up for what arrives, and having confidence that everything works out for my highest good.

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.

Our experience is what we make of it, and it is our attitude which is the catalyst for our results. Currently there is a great deal of fearful scarcity thinking being spread, and I understand where it comes from. Life is abundant, a celebration, and there is enough for everyone. By being mindful of how our thoughts and feelings shape our experience, and by keeping our actions in alignment with our goals, we can open ourselves to the wonder, mystery, and yes, awe of life.

Love and Blessings,
Antonia