Many of us know that in the Celtic spiritual tradition, all Creation is considered sacred. From the tiniest bug to the tallest Giraffe and the largest Whale in the deepest ocean, all of Creation is Sacred.  All Human Beings, regardless of their place of birth, the color of their skin, or the sound of their voice, are Sacred!  Our eyes may be different colors.  Our hair may have a different texture.  And, we come in many sizes, some tall, some short, some round, and some skinny.  We are all the Children of G~D, regardless of size, or intelligence, or food preference!

In the Celtic spiritual tradition, every electron, proton, including the nucleus of every atom came into form from within the Creator.  Now that may sound like a play on words, but it is not.  Our science and technology is sufficiently developed for us to understand that particles become waves and waves can become particles.  The Biblical reference I think goes well with current science is from John:1 KJV.

John 1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" is the first verse of the Gospel of John in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. 

We know that when we “speak”, our vocal organs create “sound” which is, of course, waves.  So, one way we could think about Creation, is that all form was the result of sound.  Or, Creation reflects the “sound” of the Creator’s voice.  So, listening to rain, or the song of a bird during Sunrise, or someone humming a lullaby to their child is the “sound” of the Creator.  Obviously, we can use our voices to create, to build up, or to harm … our choice.

Most of us know that Creation is Amazing, and Wonderful, and Funny, and Awesome!  We experience that whenever we make the time to wander around in the woods, or rest by a lake, or just sit on the porch, watching the Sun come up!

As we move into this Season of Gratitude, let us remember and, by remembering, once again feel how blessed we are by living in Creation.  Even when “the world” all around us seems to get crazier and crazier, we can still breathe fresh air, see amazing colors, and watch Squirrels chase each other endlessly up and down Trees!

Here are 2 prayers from the Celtic tradition that may help us move more gracefully through our day.

~ Morning Prayer ~

Almighty G~D, Creator,

This morning is Yours, rising into fullness.

This Summer is Yours, dipping into Autumn.

Eternity is Yours, dipping into Time.

The vibrant grasses, the scent of flowers,

The lichen on the rocks, the tang of sea-weed.

All are Yours.

Gladly, we live in this Garden of Your Creating.

~ Evening Prayer ~

The Sacred Three,

To Save, 

To Shield,

To Surround the Hearth,

The House this Eve,

This Night,

 And Every Night,

Every Single Night,

Each Single Night.

Amen

Mary teaches mindfulness and spiritual practices 

for personal well-being and spiritual awareness.  

Her Caring for Creation podcast is an excellent resource 

for connecting with the Earth and restoring well-being. 

You can listen to her podcast here …

Caring for Creation!