Washing the Glassware

Washing the Glassware

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have pieces of red glassware in all shapes sitting on my windowsills.  I love how they bring color into the rooms - especially during these cold months.  One of the challenges of having the glassware sitting out, though, is keeping it dust free so that the sun can freely shine through.

 

Because the dust gradually builds up each day, I'm not usually aware of it until I look closely and notice a thin layer clinging to the surfaces.  After washing things up and placing them back on the windowsills I'm always amazed at how much brighter the colors are, and wonder how I could have missed seeing the impact of the dust.

 

I think that's how it is in life, also.  Most of us don't do anything terribly wrong; there are times, however, when we make choices that are not always compassionate, loving or responsible.  These "specks of dust" collect in time, gradually keeping the Light from shining through as brightly as before. 

 

Usually we aren't even aware of the cumulutive effect until we take the time to honestly look at ourselves; asking forgiveness for our failings and pledging to do better.  The result is that our relationship with the Divine improves: the Light is the same as always, but now our faults and shortcomings don't prevent its fullness from shining through us.

 

Because we don't live in a vacuum, this "dust" will continue to accumulate.  Our task is to free ourselves from the limits it places on us by regularly taking time for honest reflection; allowing the fullness of the Light to shine through us.  We can then, once again, reflect this Light to the world around us, giving witness to the power of Light/Love to transform the world