bear all, believe all, hope all

There is clearly a theme in these things I’m doing. I can’t apologize – It is the best thing I’ve ever known. Encompassing grace and mercy. Imperfection and uncertainty. Even if immortality were a dream. I declare that exploring states of grace and bestowing them has got to be the best thing to do no matter what.

and because I pray these qualities are within me and because they reflect my best self. On some level, it is my highest aspiration.

unless it is in service to that which is bigger than me, that which is true. It really is about having faith. Remembering that I am chosen and that I chose to be here. I take responsibility for it all. It means having a willingness to be hurt; to know that I can have my heart broken and that it’s ok. To be afraid and do it anyway.

aren’t I? You could really look like a fool these days if you really bear all, believe all, hope all. It just seems right, though. Transcendent. (sp?) Requires the brand of faith that has experienced the immutability of all that is. Even if I can’t really remember it. I know it is so.

of doing this while not giving people trust and respect who don’t deserve it. I can love people whether or not they return it. Because it is about me. That is where I have agency. I can love you but I don’t necessarily trust you or respect you.

Thus, got an opportunity to practice doing it. When somebody hurts you is a really good time to try it. Could she be a better person? I believe so. I hope so. Can I forgive her? I do. I can bear this. I am fine.