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Daily Question, February 28

Where does reverence arise in my life?

  • Nancy Walton-House

    I experience reverence and awe in nature, in sacred places like some cathedrals, churches and chapels, in great music and art, in contemplation, prayer and meditation. In these thin places, I sense the tangible presence of God and rejoice in our personal relationship.

  • Emily
    Reverence arises in my life through having a deep respect for those in authority such as police officers, nurses, doctors, fire fighters and teachers. I also have resect for my parents, siblings,, relatives (aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, great aunts and uncles). Finally I have reverence for my coaches and physiotherapists who push me to work hard when I don't want to and light me on fire (literally). My coaches and Physiotherapists have to be tough with me but I wouldn't have it any othe...

    Reverence arises in my life through having a deep respect for those in authority such as police officers, nurses, doctors, fire fighters and teachers. I also have resect for my parents, siblings,, relatives (aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, great aunts and uncles). Finally I have reverence for my coaches and physiotherapists who push me to work hard when I don’t want to and light me on fire (literally). My coaches and Physiotherapists have to be tough with me but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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  • Malag

    I looked up the dictionary: deep respect tinged with awe. So quite a lot really. Any time I catch a moment in nature eg just the beauty of the bare branches of a tree catching major light. Or beautiful music. Or the deep mystery of consciousness.

  • Dusty Su

    Teachers, medical staff, social workers, peacekeepers, birds in the morning, the ocean’s tempests, quiet moments of the heart, connecting to another, sunrises and sets.

  • Kristi

    I have so much deep respect for the educators I work with each day. So many go above and beyond to help their students the best they can. Inspiring!

  • Momof3

    I have a deep respect for my aunt as she is more like a mom to me. She has always shown me love, compassion, respect, and understanding despite the difficulties I have faced in life. I am not sure where my life would be if she had not played such a large and important role in it.

  • Anna

    When and where my mouth becomes an “O”.
    When and where I feel the sacredness of a moment and I fall to my knees.

  • Don Jones

    The patterns that show up right throughout nature – from the smallest microbes to the biggest of galaxies – but all sharing the same pattern.

  • Vincent-Edward Ciliberti

    I revere only the Blessed Sacrament. All others come after..

  • Ose

    With love, respect, gratefulness and humbleness. In nature, in moments of awe, as Cathie just has mentioned, when people allow me to care for them, and towards my teacher, my friends and loved ones. It goes along with the wonder that we all share here. For me, it is still work in progress to stay open to the depth of connecting with all encounter. Thanks again for this question, dear Gratefulness-team.

  • Cathie

    In places of awe – some I remember: the redwood forests, a deserted beach standing in front of the waves, a dark night looking at the sky, on some hiking paths, in some buildings or places that are spiritual centers, in cemeteries, and when participating in some rituals/ceremonies with others.

  • GratefulOne

    -At church service
    -During meditation
    -In nature

  • Hot Sauce

    Right now, I am learning to see the Divine in all sentient beings. As such, reverence arises for animals, people, insects, and other sentient life. All of these, like the Masters of old, are the Logos made flesh.

  • Linda

    When I think of all the healthcare workers who have been there for us throughout the pandemic, I feel a deep reverence for all they have done and been.

  • devy

    Reverence..deep respect for someone or something… whenever I go for a hike into nature I feel reverence towards Mother Earth, for what she provides, nurtures supports by means of her life, her weather, the stars, moon and sun above. I feel reverence towards individuals who even through times of personal adversity still go out and smile, share love, compassion and feel blessed for what they have and share..

  • k'Care-Reena
    Reverence arises in my life with many things. I am able to respect my parents a lot more and am able to have a valuable and healthy relationship with them vs how I was as a teen and in my 20s hahah. I have also increased my level of patience with myself first (very good for my anxiety)and with others. The past 2yrs I have dedicated to research about limiting beliefs and destructive behaviors & habits, doing so has allowed me to gain a sense of respect for parents regardless of their upbrin...

    Reverence arises in my life with many things. I am able to respect my parents a lot more and am able to have a valuable and healthy relationship with them vs how I was as a teen and in my 20s hahah. I have also increased my level of patience with myself first (very good for my anxiety)and with others.
    The past 2yrs I have dedicated to research about limiting beliefs and destructive behaviors & habits, doing so has allowed me to gain a sense of respect for parents regardless of their upbringing. I would blame everything on the parents and I have studied that parenting skills is usually passed on from generation to generation.

    I have also been researching mental health documentaries which has given me the up most respect to individuals who are coping my mental health conditions themselves or in their family.

    I am also researching HISTORY not the history we were taught in school the history our OUR TRUE ANCESTORS. Day by day I am increasing my respect for Mother Nature, God & My ancestors/history; it is also increasing my desire to live the life they lived and leave this city stuff and tech stuff in the states and live off of our mother land, while nurturing and caring for her.

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  • Toni

    Reverence arises out patience and trust in a higher power that always leads the way if I choose to follow. The choice is always mine and I do better when I listen to what rises out of my soul not my mind that seems to be on automatic pilot. Peace is the way.

  • Chester

    The when I suppose is easier to describe than the where. When admiring the natural order, when appreciating the symphony of relationships in everyday society, when considering our historical progress marked by individual sacrifice and perseverance. Where? I suppose at the intersection of my mind’s eye and these points of connection with something greater towards which I strive to connect.

  • Mike S

    I experience awe, a relative if reverence, when I come upon a particularly old, multi-branched live oak trees that seem to speak wisdom, strenghth and patience.

  • Michele

    Reverence arises in my life at work. Donors whose last wish is to donate their organs and tissues have my deep respect. Nature also reflects this.

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