On
the way to my retreat in Utah, I had to stop for gas at one of the
exits on I 70 just west of Denver. As I drove up the exit ramp to the
crest of the hill, this is what I saw! I love alpenglow because it is
so beautiful, but also because of its rich spiritual significance. To
me, alpenglow embodies the love of the Ultimate Mystery, which shines on
us - and on all beings - revealing the sacred
beauty and goodness that is present at our core. However, the Origin
of that ruddy light - like the sun that is the source of alpenglow - is
forever mysteriously hidden beneath the Horizon of Being! With
alpenglow, we could simply move a bit closer to the horizon and
eventually find the sun. However, with the Great Mystery, we could
travel endlessly toward the Horizon of Being, yet never encounter the
essence of the One who is the source of that glow! For the Divine
Presence is quite a Trickster, and is also incredibly humble -
disappearing from the need to be affirmed, recognized and praised, yet
constantly illuminating the beauty of all things. How amazing!
Photo: Alpenglow on the Front Range; Genesee exit, I 70, CO; November 29, 2013
Photo: Alpenglow on the Front Range; Genesee exit, I 70, CO; November 29, 2013
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