The Liturgy of the Open Palm - A Dawn Meditation on Cosmic Exchange

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      The hour when the night has not yet departed, and the day is but a pale, bluish promise along the edge of the horizon, always carries a sense of naked truth. I sit in the silence of this early room, as the first rays of sunlight pierce the glass like thin, luminous fingers, and I think about touch. About those completely mundane, almost automatic gestures we exchange out of habit, never suspecting that within them lies encoded the entire metaphysics of our existence. We say: Give me five . We say it with ease, with a smile, sometimes in passing, while rushing somewhere, locked within our own tiny, isolated worlds. But what does this truly represent, if we strip away the layer of daily banality? What happens in that microsecond when two palms meet in the air and press against each other? This is a merging . In a psychoanalytic sense, the touching of palms is our first persistent attempt to overlap the boundaries of the Ego, which we so zealously guard the rest of the...

The sun is a living being

 The sun is a living being, it is a powerful source of energy and can be a powerful symbol in many spiritual traditions. The practice of contemplating the sun at sunrise can be a powerful way to connect with this energy and draw on its power for personal growth and transformation.

Contemplating the sun at sunrise involves taking a few moments to reflect on the rising sun and its energy. This can involve simply observing the beauty of the sunrise and feeling gratitude for the natural world, or it can involve more focused meditation and visualization techniques.

One way to practice contemplation of the sun at sunrise is to find a quiet and peaceful place to sit or stand and face the direction of the rising sun. Take a few deep breaths and focus your attention on the rising sun, noticing its colors, brightness, and warmth. Visualize yourself drawing on this energy and allowing it to fill your body with positive energy and light. You can also use affirmations or positive intentions during this practice, such as setting an intention for the day or expressing gratitude for the gifts of the natural world.

Contemplation of the sun at sunrise can be a powerful way to connect with the natural world and cultivate inner strength and positive energy, love and wisdom. However, it is important to approach this practice with respect and caution. It is never safe to look directly at the sun, especially during the brightest parts of the day, and it is important to always protect your eyes and skin when outside in the sun.

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