When You Pray, Move Your Feet

[cacophonesque]

I.The world bustles around me. Cars roll by. A jogger smiles as she passes. I shuffle one foot forward and wince as my pubis joint sends a jolt of pain through my body. After a pause I adjust my movement ever so slightly and try again. I have time. I am waiting for an epiphany. The discomfort of each step drowns out the endless drone of thoughts

Comments

[cetacea]

Beautifully written!

[cacophonesque]

Thank you. It's good to be trying to use words to create something beautiful, instead of the usual "Blah, blah, awesome blood pressure, blah, blah."

[lilycobalt]

I like the way you juxtaposed the more spiritual and more earthly parts of your life here.

[cacophonesque]

Thanks. I think that the two are pretty deeply connected.

[jaxadora]

This was wonderfully well-written. :) I look forward to reading more from you!

[cacophonesque]

Thank you. Playing with words again makes me happy.

[astraevirgo]

Even as I have articulated a value of "Kingdom of God" for myself, I don't know what to make of faith, either. I help run a conversation-based worship service once a month, but I can't say I am at peace with my ideas of God, or authority, or doctrine or dogma.

<3 I am always happy to hear about your articulations of faith.

[cacophonesque]

One of the comforts I have is knowing that all of this doubt, questioning, and exploring is an appropriate practice of my faith, as a UU. But I still find it frustrating sometimes. And then, it's even more complicated when I try to communicate my ideas with others.

[shadowwolf13]

Often it's very hard to find our path in life. I'm glad you've got loved ones with you. It'll come when it's supposed to.

[cacophonesque]

I've been looking for that path for as long as I can remember. Luckily I've been on mostly pleasant detours.

[shadowwolf13]

Pleasant detours are wonderful and give you a chance to see other options. :)