What do you mean "reverence"?
The Book of Becoming offers a secular form of reverence, one rooted not in dogma or the divine, but in the unfolding process of life itself. It invites readers to honor truth, growth, connection, awareness, and beauty as sacred in their own right. Find out what we mean exactly by "reverence" here...
6/11/20252 min read
In The Book of Becoming, reverence is not for a god, a scripture, or a supernatural order, but for something more immediate, more grounded, and ultimately more universal. It is a reverence for reality itself, for the unfolding journey of life and the possibility of conscious participation in it.
This reverence is not worship in the traditional sense. It is an orientation of the heart and mind toward what is real, meaningful, and transformative. It is a posture of humility in the face of the vast unknown and of awe in the presence of what is knowable and true.
It is a reverence for:
Becoming itself: Life is not fixed or final. Everything is in motion, growing, evolving, dissolving, and reshaping itself constantly. To hold reverence for becoming means honoring the process of change rather than clinging to permanence. It is an embrace of growth, an openness to learning, and a willingness to be changed by experience.
Truth-seeking: This is a commitment to clarity and understanding. It does not rely on blind belief but on careful observation, honest reflection, and the tools of reason and science. Reverence for truth means resisting the pull of comforting illusions, questioning even our own assumptions, and valuing evidence over ideology. It is the belief that understanding is a moral and noble pursuit.
Interconnection: We are not separate from one another or from the natural world. Every action ripples outward. Reverence for interconnection means recognizing our shared humanity, our place within ecosystems, and our role within the long story of civilization. It calls us to treat others with dignity and the Earth with care, knowing we do not exist in isolation.
Awareness: Consciousness is fragile and fleeting. To be aware is to be awake to the moment, to recognize the gift of being alive. Reverence for awareness invites us into mindfulness, presence, and deep attention. It reminds us that meaning can be found in silence, in stillness, and in the small moments that shape a life.
Beauty and mystery: Even in a world explained by science, mystery remains. Beauty is not a luxury, but a human need. Reverence for beauty means noticing the elegance of nature, the power of art, the warmth of connection, and the thrill of discovery. It invites us to be moved, to be inspired, and to let wonder play a role in how we see the world.
This form of reverence does not require submission. It asks for participation. It is not handed down from above, but discovered through reflection, shared experience, and honest conversation. It is a reverence rooted in reality, in the marvel of life, and in the human journey to create meaning where there is none guaranteed.
In this way, The Book of Becoming offers not commandments but a compass. Not absolute answers, but a way of seeing. It is a call to live thoughtfully, to walk through the world with open eyes and a steady heart, and to cultivate a sacredness that does not depend on the supernatural. It is reverence for life, for growth, and for the possibility of a better world.