While hiking on Monday at 10,500 feet with 56 degrees as the temperature, I discovered that some of the mountain lakes, while frozen solid, had a half-inch of water floating on the top. In this shallow, mirror-like layer, the peaks above were magnificently reflected, even though there was still ice all around. This phenomenon reminded me that each of us is called to be a mirror of the beauty of the Divine, who appreciates himself and herself within our own awe and wonder at the beauty of the world. It also occurred to me that we are meant as well to reflect the beauty of other human beings through the love and kindness we offer one another. Often we feel that we are frozen inside, rendered insensitive to the beauty of life because of the modern societal stresses that would harden our hearts and minds. However, it is consoling to know that just a thin layer of openness, appreciation and sensitivity is enough to enable us STILL to serve as mirrors for the beauty both of the Divine and of those around us. May each of us awaken to how much we are needed - even though we might be tempted to feel unworthy - for the self-celebration of the Cosmos!
Photo: (From left to right) Niwot Ridge, Navajo Peak, Apache Peak,
Shoshoni Peak, and Pawnee Peak, reflected in Red Rock Lake, Indian Peaks
Wilderness, CO, January 26, 2015
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