For Ram Dass, "making it sacred" means shifting your perspective to recognize the inherent divinity in all of life. Instead of seeing the world through the ego's lens of desires and greed, he teaches that you can approach every moment, task, and relationship as a spiritual practice.
The Spiritual Perspective: Ram Dass often emphasized the importance of viewing any situation from multiple planes of reality simultaneously. While something might seem mundane or difficult on a human level, on a "soul level," it is part of your life's curriculum for awakening.
Everyday Rituals: He advocated for creating personal rituals around daily, natural cycles—like eating, resting, and the changing of seasons. These practices help bring freshness to a single moment, although he warned against letting rituals become stagnant institutions.
Karma Yoga: The practice of "making it sacred" heavily relies on Karma Yoga (the yoga of action). By engaging fully with the task at hand—whether that means doing the dishes, caring for someone, or sitting in meditation—you integrate the spiritual and the material.
Embracing Humanity: He frequently shared that true freedom isn't about escaping our humanity, but rather experiencing it fully and mindfully. By slowing down, even the most mundane activities—like eating an M&M or watching a spider—can become profoundly rich and sacred.
