An eclipse is the temporary obscuration of light. During a lunar eclipse, the earth’s shadow obscures the reflection of sunlight that usually illuminates the moon. During a solar eclipse, the moon’s shadow blocks (or occults) the sun’s light. Solar eclipses are thus more accurately classified as occultations--when one object is hidden by another object that passes between it and the observer.
We commonly use the term ‘occult’ to describe powers of darkness and paranormal activities. However, we fail to notice so many shadows that regularly block Divine Light in our lives. We routinely allow human experiences to eclipse the Spiritual light within us.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” (Pierre Teilhard de Chardin)
The realization that we are actually spiritual beings having temporary human experiences is enlightening. Yet, the human experience is essential--for it is the only way to process, access, and express our spiritual nature.
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