The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller

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Spirit in the Sky

The Spirit urges me:

Be gentle on yourself today.
There is nothing you need to do,
and even less you can do,
to fill that empty space
of gnawing uncertainty
you believe threatens your very soul.

Do you not know the difference
between staring bewildered at the precipice
and floating effortlessly over it,
is nothing more than a light switch labeled faith?

Do you not appreciate
your life is singular with the elements of this world,
and that the instantaneous loss of self you fear
and avoid at great peril to others,
is nothing less
than your most intimate reunion with God?