A new way to move in the world

I’ve learned my lesson:

I will accept every gift,

whether it’s clothed in joy or sadness,

whether it’s bright or dark

I won’t hold out

for what I think I need,

I won’t require a certain protocol.

I will receive each gift

by diving in to where I find the blessing,

and how I, too, will bless in the receiving

I will let myself be changed

in every way that’s needed

to settle every gift into my heart.

After all, these are not things

that take up space, that need garages

These are soul offerings —

there’s room for all of them,

and they imbue my days with purpose

and with color, form, and depth.

©Wendy Mulhern

June 27, 2015