Infinite Divine

Can I still be fully human in my finite body and long to know the infinite Divine?

Is it too indulgent to taste every sweet and savory delight?

Am I less discerning for my moments of reckless abandon to the world?

To feel the icy rush of the river on my skin

The cool desert wind on my face

To marvel at isolated mountains who demand my presence and awe

To love lushly for the sheer joy of connection

For what if my unadulterated and insatiable love for the World leads me to a greater and deeper joy and understanding of its Creator?

What then shall we say?

Can I live selflessly in a world I want to selfishly experience so truly?

That when I lay in my grave,

the Earth will welcome me with open arms.

For I am an old friend- it has known me well my whole life.

LM 07/28