“In pondering these trivial moments, I wonder, are they any less valuable than the moments of profound realization that tap into a greater sense of wholeness?” In this episode, Janine reflects on how a search for something more profound led her instead into a deeper attention to the fleeting and often overlooked moments of daily life—where she began to encounter the sacred in the small.

Today’s contemplative reflection, “A Speck of Barley” was written by Janine Schipper on April 25, 2023.

Reference:

Hafiz. “The Ear that Was Sold to a Fish,” and “Cupping My Hands Like a Mountain Valley.” The Gift. Translations by Daniel Ladinsky.  

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