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| Photo by Todd Jenkins |
Night is
not just a part
of the
universe's regular cycle.
It's also
a part of every life;
the part
that often derails
our
portfolio and life-reckoning.
On our
own, as social
and
religious organizations,
we
usually develop a two-fold plan:
(1)
Escape; or
(2) Carry
a big torch.
What if
it's the place we're meant
to enter
into more deeply,
sans
artificial illumination,
not as
punishment or divine indifference,
but
because its pall
awakens
anesthetized senses
and slows
us to feel our way
more
deeply into purpose and hope?
Would you
tentatively step,
reach out
a probing hand,
risk your
little knowing
for an
invitation to be held
in
infinite mystery's embrace?
© 2014
Todd Jenkins
Yes. There is nothing else finer or more worthwhile. But ask me on a dark day and this answer would most certainly change :)
ReplyDeleteNot much scarier than quivering in the dark. Finally seeing that quake as an essential step in the big dance of life is nothing short of resurrection. That's what our souls live for!
DeleteI keep re-reading this. Maybe I will get to a yes. Maybe. Tentative. Trembly. Maybe.
ReplyDeleteWonderful writing this is.