Some try and leave their
Spiritual development
To chance
Hoping grace may fall upon them
And indeed, grace may do that
But those who, while they are waiting,
Have the courage to face themselves
In the naked truth
To meet with openness and care
Their own vulnerability
And regret, sorrow and anger
To make a decision
To hold the line
For their own accountability
They are doing the work
Of clearing out the debris of self
Accumulated over decades
Of misunderstanding and erroneous beliefs
In this way they are becoming empty
And grace is more likely
To fill an empty cup
There is no room when the cup is already full.
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Poetry of Beauty 