The distance between

Tony D’Souza reflects on his relationship with God

Image from a book by John R Kippax (1849-1922). | Photo: Internet Archive Book Images / flickr CC.

Sometimes God seems so close. It is almost as though I could reach out and touch Him. I have had this experience a couple of times in Meeting. Yet, at other times God, or the Light, can seem far away. However, one thing is for sure – it is never Him that has moved.

I wonder what it is that creates this perceived distance between us. The difference surely must be in me and not in Him. After many years of trying and failing (which, incidentally, is a fair definition of the spiritual life) I would like to offer some thoughts.

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