Always among allies
Sometimes we feel very alone in life. We may be going through a rough patch without seemingly much help from others. Or we may simply be lonely for companionship.
Feeling alone is difficult and dispiriting. We may feel we don’t matter to anyone. We may even descend to wondering why we even exist.
While loneliness is a difficult space to inhabit, we can leverage ourselves out of it. First, we can remember that communication and caring are two-way interactions. We can start by caring for others (as well as ourselves) and reaching out to them. If we feel we don’t have others to connect with, we might consider volunteering.
Second, we can remember that allies come in a wide variety of forms of being. That warm ray of sunshine that nestled into your shoulder, the songbird that sang so beautifully outside your window, the warm breeze that caressed your face, the song you listened to whose words had significance for you, the star that winked at you in the night sky—all of these are allies. They came into your attention to cheer you and commune and communicate with you.
Third, whether or not we’re aware of it all Creation is our ally. We’re inseparable aspects of a divine, loving consciousness. We’re connected with everyone and everything in a divine whole. The basic principle of that divine whole is love. So, we are always interconnected as part of a loving family.
Today’s message reminds me that I’m always surrounded by loving allies. The essential benevolence of Creation will buoy me up, if I recognize it and allow it to do so.
Please reflect and share. What unexpected ally did you encounter today?