Like the Sun Burns Through Morning Mist

Meister Eckhart said, ‘There is a great silence inside each one of us that beckons us into itself.’ This great silence is the gravitational pull of being, infinite being, God’s being, that lives in each of our hearts, as each of our hearts, that is always, in one way or another, drawing us into itself. It is God’s grace that is continually acting on us, pulling us from the inside, pushing us from the outside, in one way or another, constantly saying to us: turn towards me; and I will take you into myself. And then, open your eyes, and see me everywhere; in everything and in everyone.

A man thanks Rupert, calling him a helpful friend, and asks about destiny. Rupert humorously reflects that if God were a man, life would be scripted, but as God is a woman, she constantly changes her mind. He encourages radical openness, radical acceptance, and radical surrender, saying yes to everything, even if we don’t understand why it’s happening.

A woman asks if experiencing a closed heart means she is not her true self. Rupert explains that the open heart is pure being, unqualified and loving. The closed heart is veiled by thoughts and feelings, not the true self. Thus, he tells her, your open heart is pure being, reflecting your true nature.

A woman asks Rupert what he would say to people a hundred years in the future. He responds with the essence of his teachings: there is one being, and all beings partake in it. This being is whole, perfect, and indestructible. Understanding this simplicity dissolves sorrow and conflict, revealing peace and love. This is not rocket science.

A young man wishes to taste the true nature of his being. Rupert explains that our being is veiled by thoughts, feelings, and activities, yet always shines through. John Smith is having a great time on stage whilst playing the role of miserable King Lear; our being remains happy and untouched by life’s drama.

A woman relates her experience visiting an observatory where they discovered that the centre of the universe is everywhere. Rupert concurs and expands on the discovery, explaining that all experiences occur here and now, emphasising that ‘here’ is where consciousness is – it is not a place in space.

A woman struggles with a noisy mind despite years of meditation. Rupert, referencing T.S. Eliot, says there’s no hope for the mind, but he reassures her that her true self is already at peace. He advises her: whenever you’re lost in experience, just go back to being the presence of awareness.

A man relates his experience of stepping outside his comfort zone, feeling disconnected, and struggling to find his being. Rupert reassures the man, explaining that intense emotions and physical sensations can obscure our true nature, yet as these feelings become more transparent, our being shines through, like the sun burning through morning mist.

A man contemplates his return home from the retreat and the anxiety of reintegration. Rupert advises that our primary focus in daily life should be to remain in touch with the peace of being on the inside, and to feel that we share our being with everyone and everything on the outside, practicing this even with strangers and those who dislike us. For instance, when getting a cab from the airport, the first thing to know about the driver is that you share your being with them.

A man reveals his struggle with cyclical emotions and tension. Rupert advises being the open, loving space of awareness without getting drawn into sensations, tracing all experiences back to the infinite being simply knowing itself as ‘I am’.

Meister Eckhart said, ‘There is a great silence inside each one of us that beckons us into itself.’ This great silence is the gravitational pull of being, infinite being, God’s being, that lives in each of our hearts, as each of our hearts, that is always, in one way or another, drawing us into itself. It is God’s grace that is continually acting on us, pulling us from the inside, pushing us from the outside, in one way or another, constantly saying to us: turn towards me; and I will take you into myself. And then, open your eyes, and see me everywhere; in everything and in everyone.

A man thanks Rupert, calling him a helpful friend, and asks about destiny. Rupert humorously reflects that if God were a man, life would be scripted, but as God is a woman, she constantly changes her mind. He encourages radical openness, radical acceptance, and radical surrender, saying yes to everything, even if we don’t understand why it’s happening.

A woman asks if experiencing a closed heart means she is not her true self. Rupert explains that the open heart is pure being, unqualified and loving. The closed heart is veiled by thoughts and feelings, not the true self. Thus, he tells her, your open heart is pure being, reflecting your true nature.

A woman asks Rupert what he would say to people a hundred years in the future. He responds with the essence of his teachings: there is one being, and all beings partake in it. This being is whole, perfect, and indestructible. Understanding this simplicity dissolves sorrow and conflict, revealing peace and love. This is not rocket science.

A young man wishes to taste the true nature of his being. Rupert explains that our being is veiled by thoughts, feelings, and activities, yet always shines through. John Smith is having a great time on stage whilst playing the role of miserable King Lear; our being remains happy and untouched by life’s drama.

A woman relates her experience visiting an observatory where they discovered that the centre of the universe is everywhere. Rupert concurs and expands on the discovery, explaining that all experiences occur here and now, emphasising that ‘here’ is where consciousness is – it is not a place in space.

A woman struggles with a noisy mind despite years of meditation. Rupert, referencing T.S. Eliot, says there’s no hope for the mind, but he reassures her that her true self is already at peace. He advises her: whenever you’re lost in experience, just go back to being the presence of awareness.

A man relates his experience of stepping outside his comfort zone, feeling disconnected, and struggling to find his being. Rupert reassures the man, explaining that intense emotions and physical sensations can obscure our true nature, yet as these feelings become more transparent, our being shines through, like the sun burning through morning mist.

A man contemplates his return home from the retreat and the anxiety of reintegration. Rupert advises that our primary focus in daily life should be to remain in touch with the peace of being on the inside, and to feel that we share our being with everyone and everything on the outside, practicing this even with strangers and those who dislike us. For instance, when getting a cab from the airport, the first thing to know about the driver is that you share your being with them.

A man reveals his struggle with cyclical emotions and tension. Rupert advises being the open, loving space of awareness without getting drawn into sensations, tracing all experiences back to the infinite being simply knowing itself as ‘I am’.