Today, switch your perspective. Instead of imagining that you can't live up to Love's standards, can't hear or understand what Love is asking of you, ask what Love wants for you. Know that the answer is grace, abundance, affection, a sense of purpose, joy and play. Feel Love on your side - a wise, kind, whole parent who doesn't want from you but for you.
Father Greg Boyle, founder of the successful gang intervention program Homeboy Industries, says in his newest book Barking to the Choir that we should stop asking of God, "What do you want from me?" and instead ask "What do you want for me?" Then he answers, "for starters: life, happiness, and peace: My joy yours. Your joy complete. That's it. Nothing less than that."
Today, switch your perspective. Instead of imagining that you can't live up to Love's standards, can't hear or understand what Love is asking of you, ask what Love wants for you. Know that the answer is grace, abundance, affection, a sense of purpose, joy and play. Feel Love on your side - a wise, kind, whole parent who doesn't want from you but for you.
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AuthorTarn Wilson is the author of the memoir The Slow Farm and numerous essays. You may read more of her work at tarnwilson.com. Archives
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