Sensory Adaptation and Poo

The other day I was changing Samuel's diaper when he asked why I was so displeased at the scent of his poo. He was un-bothered by it and obviously confused as to why I would be. So, I thought about it for a moment and started to explain the principle of sensory adaptation to him. In short, when a stimulus is constant, your mind tunes it out so that you will not be overwhelmed by all that you can potentially sense. Sam had been stinky long enough that his mind tuned out the smell. That is called sensory adaptation.

While I was explaining this to Samuel, the Lord spoke to me and said, "you know you tune me out too, right?" I had not ever thought of it that way before but if there were ever a constant presence in my life, it would be Him. Jesus is what holds all things together - every fiber of the universe. His Glory covers the earth as the waters cover the sea. He said that nothing can separate me from His love and that He will be with me always. Am I aware of that?

Another constant stimulus that came to my mind is oxygen. Everybody needs it. It is all around us - but how many of us are aware of it and enjoy each breath? I began to take some time to think of all the other things that are present in my life but I am unaware of.

The interesting thing is, as I let my awareness shift and focus on what I have been tuning out, my awareness of that stimulus grows in my consciousness.

Have you been trying to find God and working and doing things to try to enter His presence? He is here now with you. Just as present as He ever will be.

Are you aware?

Ask Him for the Grace to realize what has been there all along.