.שַׁלָ נְעָלֶיך, מֵעַל רַגְלֶיך--כִּי הַמָּקוֹם אֲשֶׁר אַתָּה עוֹמֵד עָלָי, ואַדְמַת קֹדֶש-הוּא
Take off your shoes from your feet, the place your are standing upon is holy.
(Exodus 3:5)
I look down at my two seemingly ordinary feet, veined with time standing firmly on my favorite yoga mat, the sunshine yellow one that has traveled many miles in the past to retreats and teacher trainings, to classes and workshops where I too have had the privilege of being called teacher. This mat rolled like a scroll in the corner of my bedroom, waited ever so patiently for my body to be well enough to return to its sticky, yielding surface. Now unfurled lovingly, naked soles press down, I hear a voice resonating deep within: the place you are standing upon is holy—this is no ordinary moment, it is suffused with healing, pay attention, be present.
For one who has struggled fiercely with standing and walking over these three years since being diagnosed with MS, this place is indeed kadosh, holy. I am grateful.
linking to:
To read a beautiful kavanah by Rabbi Yael Levy as we enter the book of Shemot (Exodus), visit: A Way In
Very poignant post.
ReplyDeleteYour mat is an old friend calling to you. Meaningful wisdom, thanks for sharing Laura.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written, Laura.
ReplyDeletei'm glad...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post, thank you
ReplyDeleteWith this piece, you reached through the ether and touched my soul. And those feet? Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm subscribing to your feed!
A glorious moment for you, and for those of us who know your struggle.
ReplyDelete*hugs*
I'm so happy for you ... for standing, for gratitude, for honoring that which is precious, for loving. Blessings to you for seeking within. __/\__
ReplyDeleteMakes me grateful for you, too. A healing space in an ordinary day - the best!
ReplyDeleteDitto all the above. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for you loving comments...off to the doctor with my daughter...a check up with her GI doc in Boston.
ReplyDeleteGentle steps-
ReplyDeleteLike it!!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful Laura! I wish you many more such wonderful times.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words to go with an outstanding image.
ReplyDeleteand you pass that on to us. blessedness...
ReplyDeletei saw a heart this morning, it reminded me of you :)
ReplyDeletemay your feet carry you safely on your journey today
Great in may ways!
ReplyDeleteInspiring post!
ReplyDeleteyes, poignant. your feet belong on that mat, and I'm very happy their home after being away so long. this is wonderful! happy weekend to you Laura. take good care now.
ReplyDeleteI love this, Laura. A beautiful reflection. I wish you the best.
ReplyDeleteI love photographing feet and hands. There is something about them that fascinates me. Your shot is awesome. Beautifull work. genie
ReplyDeleteI constantly remind myself to be in the present...a good lesson!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful post Laura*~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful meditation Laura -- thank you for sharing your struggles and triumphs!.
ReplyDeleteI wish you many such moments!
ReplyDeleteBless you and it pays to be mindful.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your posts, your photos, stones. Thank you.
ReplyDeletebeatyfol words...Great post..,-D
ReplyDeleteFeet that have travelled far. Beautiful words, too.
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