practicing reverence

Feb 12

Dear Reader,

Reverence is a word we often reserve for sacred spaces whether it's the hush of a cathedral or the quiet that falls when we witness something larger than ourselves. But what if reverence isn't just for special moments? What if it's a lens we can bring to the entirety of our lives?

To practice reverence is to approach the world with a quality of attention that honors its inherent worth. It's treating each encounter, each conversation, and each ordinary moment as if it matters, because it does. Reverence asks us to slow down enough to recognize the sacred hiding in plain sight such as the hands that prepared your meal, the tree that has watched over your street for decades, or the body that carries you through each day without asking for recognition.

This practice begins with presence. We cannot revere what we do not truly see. When we rush through our days on autopilot, treating people and moments as obstacles or checkpoints, we miss the depth of our lives. But when we pause, when we meet the world with softness and curiosity, the mundane can become meaningful. The ordinary can reveal itself as quietly miraculous.

Reverence is also relational. It changes how we listen to others, how we hold their stories, how we respond to their struggles. When we approach someone with reverence, we see them not as a problem to solve or a role to fill, but as a whole person worthy of dignity and care. This kind of seeing creates space for real connection, reminding us we are all part of something larger than ourselves.

This week, consider where you might bring more reverence into your days.

Yours in the journey,