In a recent yoga class we were doing tree pose. Sometimes the teacher will ask us to close our eyes. Since this is a balance, closing your eyes makes remaining upright VERY difficult. But this time she asked us to line up and put our palms or fingertips up against the palms or fingertips of the people on either side of us. At the end of each row was an anchor person, someone with eyes open and two feet on the ground.
Fingertips together and eyes closed, we lifted one foot to an ankle. And we remained solid in our stance. I didn't waver for a second because of that very gentle support. But take that away, and I would have fallen out in a few seconds.
We don't need someone holding us up to maintain balance in our spiritual lives either. Just a little touch will do. Even when the storm rages around us and we feel blind, a quick note from a friend or a hug or even a nod of understanding and compassion can keep us strong in our stance. Eventually the winds and rain pass, but those gestures of kindness will not be forgotten. And with the anchor of the love of Jesus holding us together, we can all stay upright if we just work together.
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