The Shattered Mirror
There was once a time when the truth was whole, radiant in its completeness, resting gently in the hands of the Divine. It was a mirror, flawless and infinite, reflecting the boundless wisdom of existence. In this pristine state, it held the entirety of creation within its glimmer, capturing the profundity of every moment, every soul, and every star in the cosmos.
But then, as the ancient stories tell us, this mirror of truth fell from the sacred grasp, and as it struck the ground, it shattered into countless fragments. Each piece, a tiny shard of the original, scattered across the world. These fragments, though no longer whole, retained the essence of the truth within their delicate confines.
Humankind, in its endless quest for understanding, stumbled upon these scattered pieces. Each person found a fragment, a glimmering shard that caught their eye and heart. They gazed into their piece, entranced by the depth and clarity it seemed to offer. In that moment of discovery, a profound yet subtle shift occurred within each seeker. They believed, with unwavering certainty, that in their hands they held the entire truth.
Yet, here lies the quiet paradox and the gentle mystery of our existence. Each fragment, while undeniably part of the greater truth, is but a single note in the grand symphony of being. In our grasping of these pieces, we often forget the harmonious whole from which they came. We cling to our fragment, convinced of its completeness, and in doing so, we sometimes lose sight of the broader, intricate tapestry of truth.
To truly honor the truth, we must embrace humility and openness. We must recognize that our fragment, while precious and significant, is one among many. Therein lies the beauty and the challenge: to see beyond our piece and to understand that the full reflection of truth requires the assembly of all shards, held together in a collective embrace.
In this recognition, we begin to see the Divine's intent in the shattering of the mirror. It was not an accident, but a profound invitation. An invitation to community, to dialogue, to the interweaving of perspectives. For in the union of these fragments, in the melding of our shared insights, the mirror can begin to reassemble, and the full radiance of truth can shine forth once more.
As we ponder our place within this cosmic dance, let us hold our fragments with reverence, but also with a gentle hand. Let us seek out the shards held by others, listening deeply to their reflections, their truths. In this shared journey, we do not diminish our own piece but rather enhance it, bringing it into the light of a greater, more complete understanding.
Thus, we find that the path to truth is not a solitary endeavor, but a communal pilgrimage. It is in the meeting of eyes, the joining of hands, and the merging of hearts that we may once again behold the mirror of the Divine, whole and radiant, reflecting the infinite beauty of the truth that encompasses us all.
All my Love and Light, An
