We seldom even use the word anymore.

The notion of reverence is full of riches

that we now need desperately."

~ John O'Donohue

Reverence is more than bowed heads,

bent knees, and hushed voices. 

Its riches include wonder and awe, 

gratitude and joy,

enthusiasm for life,

and seeing the world with delight,

the way we did when we were children,

and, of course, love.

According to Albert Schweitzer, 

reverence contains all the highest qualities in us.

Just as white light contains all the colors,

reverence contains 

all the aspects of goodness and positivity.
Reverence is like a rainbow in the way 

a rainbow contains all the colors

Many of us are delighted every time we see a rainbow.

At times we are even in awe, 

especially when we see one appear 

after a storm. 

Rainbows are a sign of hope.

as well as a symbol of reverence.

When we see one, let’s be encouraged

to trust the goodness of life

and be reminded 

to renew our wonder and awe

and cultivate the full gift of reverence within us

With love and joy, 
Charlene