What Is Sacred – 2

These three words have been on my mind for the past couple of days. I did write a Note titled “What is Sacred” a while ago, so using the same title on this writing, I added a “2” indicating a second writing on the same subject.

As on most occasions when I start writing, it is always difficult getting started. Where to begin? I always want to create something that I hope will touch the reader’s soul, to take action and to think and reflect. Most of the time I wonder if I ever achieve this.

When I hear the word “sacred,” I see nature, I see the planet, I see indigenous cultures who have maintained their ancient ancestral traditions who see all the wonders of life as sacred and lives a life with reverence and respect for all life each day and with each foot step they take on the ground which for them is sacred. For indigenous peoples, the word Home also has a sacred meaning. It is not just a place to live, it is much more. It is a place of worship. A place that gives them life. It is the air, the water and the land. It is the animals, plants and trees. It is all life they share their home with. They are connected to all life and have a special sacred connection to this life. This life is not taken for granted.

For Native People around the world, song, music, dance, ceremonies and language are sacred.

Our pets, our children and our families are sacred.

Love is sacred.

Compassion, caring, respect, and understanding are sacred.

Beauty is sacred.

It is simple – ALL LIFE IS SACRED.

I thought this writing would be more involved, but it did not have to be. The concept of sacred, being sacred is simple – we just have to embrace it.

Thank you my friends,

Rick Theile