Trinities Everywhere

July 7th, 2013

It’s one of the things I’ve often observed: Trinities exist everywhere. One I’ve seen of late could be called, “Me, Life and God.”

Or, if you like it with less religion, “Humankind, Circumstances and Providence.” (Just more syllables.)

Here’s my meaning:

We, us humans, are the initiating agents. We take action. We apply energy. We don’t just have energy, we are energy.

“Life” is what happens. It comes at us. Actually, “circumstances” is the better word here. Circumstances change. Nothing is static. It rains, we change plans, but we go on.

So that’s two, Me and Circumstances. When everything’s working, I hardly notice. All seems natural. But when it isn’t, especially in big areas, like losing a job, or hopes dashed, or everything generally falling apart, that’s when I realize I need help.

Until that moment I tend to function as if it’s duality, just me and life. But at the crisis moment, either large or small, it’s the third part of the equation that comes into play.

Call it Providence, okay, but that seems a little abstract. Why not just go with “God”? More personal.

When I start seeking, I find he’s already there, and has been all along. Why didn’t I see it before? Is he so far in the background? Or, conversely, so much in the foreground? Are we like fish and don’t know we’re wet?

But back to my trinity: I initiate, circumstances fluctuate, and God shows up at the moment of need.

Always on time, never before.

It’s a trinity, and one I’m glad to be part of.

4 Comments

  1. Norm Jul 7, 2013
    3:53 pm

    Right on, Hyatt. I learned the definition of two words this morning, from their Latin roots. “Absurd” breaks down to “deaf.” For me, this is living life in your duality illustration. The word “obedient” translates, literally, as “listening.” It’s life’s pains and losses that get my full attention, and place me in that posture of seeking, and listening. I think I’ve come to believe that, the reason God wants this trinity (lower case t) to be complete, is not so much that we will listen to Him, but rather listen with Him. I’m then complete and my paths are straight.

  2. Carmen Tome Jul 8, 2013
    1:15 pm

    Right on, Hyatt. Along with another trinity we walk in or reach for when the way gets rough … faith, hope and love …

  3. Sue Donaldson Jul 8, 2013
    10:49 pm

    Much prefer your trinity than: me, myself, and I. More trouble than it’s worth.

  4. Patty Jul 12, 2013
    6:27 pm

    I sending this to someone special to me who needs to hear this right wow…thanks Hyatt!