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The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller

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The Soul's Work

...is demolition.

I’m sure the naked soul is terrifying.
For who could withstand the glare
coming from the essence of all being,
and not fear its penetrating eyes
able to see through and beyond
the walls we’ve constructed
to prevent ourselves from falling
into the arms of God?

The soul doesn't care
whether we refuse to see.
It quietly goes about dismantling
the fortifications around our hearts,
and grants us the opportunity
to witness our own suffering
in the suffering of others,
allowing compassion to teach us
to love as God loves.

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