We Are Not Damaged Goods

"Study yourself; it should be the first subject you learn

and the one you revise each and every day."

Evan Sutter

When we are raised to believe we have original sin, can speak to God only through clergy, and recite prayers written in Latin, there is going to be a gap in our relationship with all things holy.  As we mature, our perspective broadens to embrace revisions such as we are not damaged goods; God is always listening for our thoughts and prayers; and informal praise and admiration can be offered through vibrant artistic works of art or silent retreats in nature.

God creates us to be individuals, to pick up the tools provided and to create a life uniquely our own. It may years to unpack the unnecessary layers of duplication taught to us, but unloading can become quite exciting.  The deeper we dig, the closer we move towards our inner strengths and the explosion of creativity.

As we adjust our focus and remove unnecessary distractions, our heart beats a little faster and hope festers within.  A sense of worthiness stirs applause for our individualism.  As all humans face challenges, we will be standing on a strong foundation with a God of love and we will  continue our journey forward.