@LauraKConnell “The traumatized brain is not open to exploration and wonder. It is imprisoned by black and white thinking, the need for certainty, and a desire to get things over with.
Good God,
who whispers comfort
in the midst of the chaos–
Holy Spirit,
who inspires art
not for any capitalistic gain
but because humans need
to co-create with God
Jesus,
Sweet, baby Jesus
who came in the form
of a baby
I am reminded of all the ways
you invite us to wonder
You are the God
who compares us to the stars
You are the Holy Spirit
who is the wild goose,
heavenly dove
squawking pigeon
You are the Savior
who almost always
answered a question
with a question
And told stories
mysterious
stories
to unfold in our heart
differently
according to our experiences
You are the God of openings
trying to clear the way
to tell us that it is ok
to heal our traumas first
to let go of our black and white
and the permission to sit
wait
and linger
without fear
to look into the eyes of a baby
Savior
and wonder…
Jesus comes to save us
from our trauma
so we can wonder
once again–
this is why prescribed beliefs
is against my religion
Thank sweet
wonder-full
baby Jesus
Amen
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