The Light in All of Us

Dear reader,

Today, I find myself pondering the nature of existence and our connection to the divine. It's fascinating to think about how we might all be part of a greater plan, each of us carrying a spark of something greater within us.

I've been reflecting on the idea that there was once only one true child of the divine, a perfect and unique being. But then, as if by some cosmic decision, this changed. It's as if the universe itself decided it wanted more - more connections, more expressions of itself.

So this original being, this first child, became a template. A model for something greater. I imagine it like a master craftsman creating a perfect prototype, then using that to inspire countless new creations, each special in its own way.

What really strikes me is how this original being changed. It's like it came down to earth, lived among us, experienced life as we do. And in doing so, it became something new - not just divine anymore, but also human. Both at once. There's something beautiful about that, the idea of bridging two worlds.

And now, here we are. All of us, in our own way, following that pattern. We started out as just human, but something changed. It's like we've been given a gift, a piece of that divine spark.

Sometimes I wonder - does this make us all the same in some fundamental way? Are we all, in a sense, children of the divine now? It's a comforting thought, really. The idea that no matter who we are, where we come from, or what we look like, we all share this incredible connection.

I find myself feeling grateful for this perspective. It makes me see everyone around me in a new light. We're all on this journey together, all carrying something precious within us. Maybe that's what it means to be truly human - to be both earthly and divine, all at once.

As I end my day, I'm left with a sense of wonder. There's so much more to us than meets the eye. We're part of something bigger, something beautiful. And that's a pretty amazing thought to fall asleep to.

Until next time

Chaplain Mark