Category: Meditations

“I have said that the soul is not more than the body,
And I have said that the body is not more than the soul,
And nothing, not God, is greater to one than one’s-self is….”
―Walt Whitman

How do you touch your soul by means of your body?

Under your skin a vast network of miracles is taking place. Without your giving it a thought, red blood cells deliver oxygen while white blood cells stand guard against invaders. Your gut transforms food into nutrition, your liver filters toxins, and at, the tiniest level, inside your cells mitochondria are hard at work powering the whole dazzling array. You’re amazing!

What about your body amazes and delights you?

It would be foolish to go out into the wilderness without giving full attention to what you need to bring with you to stay safe and have a good time. We might be heading into the wilderness even if we never travel far from home.

What preparations can you make to stay safe and have a good time when the world gets challenging?

Imagine if you could hear this picture. What sort of a low ringing sound would you get from pouring water over the bell of a large metal bowl? Can you hear it?

What sounds are so vivid to you that you can conjure them out of silence?

“The Church says: the body is a sin.
Science says: the body is a machine.
Advertising says: The body is a business.
The Body says: I am a fiesta.”
―Eduardo Galeano

How do you celebrate your body?