“Later an angel came to him a second time. The angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat. If you don’t, the journey will be too hard for you.” So Elijah got up and ate and drank. The food made him strong enough to walk for forty days and nights to Mount Sinai, the mountain of God. There Elijah went into a cave and stayed all night.” 1Kings 19:7-9 Beginning next week, we will be entering into the Autumnal Equinox. On September 22, there will begin to be more dark than light in our days. In our world there are fewer and fewer places where we can find the kind of dark that leaves us truly dependent on all of our other senses…wild caves are the exception to that. Caves have a long history of hosting those who are looking for safety, shelter, solitude, solace, quiet, and ironically, illumination. Jesus, Muhammad, Druids, Shaman, Medicine Women and Men, the Buddha, the Prophets, and too many mystics to count all spent significant time in caves. Where else can you experience the journey from full sunlight to pitch black in a manner of minutes? Where else can you hear the hum of your body and your spirit? You’re invited to come spelunk with me on Sunday. I’ll be caving away, sipping Chai and exploring the dark. You might want to “cave away” in a dim room lit only by one candle, or some other space that offers solitude and quiet as you join the live stream. Cave away with me…see you Sunday… |
