Don’t Be Afraid

What if curiosity

is the gateway drug

   to beauty?

What if doubt is not a dead end

but a dark, brambly path

   deeper into our faith?

What if we don’t have

   to be afraid?

What if the slippery slope

leads right into the open arms

   of God?

from Blessings for the Long Night: Meditations and Poems to Help You through Depression

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I asked this question on the socials and I’m loving hearing the answers! What about you? What’s the kindest thing anyone’s ever said to you? (For people like me who stress out about answering literally, it doesn't have to be the absolute kindest thing. You don't have to make charts and rate each statement on multiple criteria—intention, creativity, personalization, effectiveness, etc. Just something very kind.) (I mean, you could make charts if you enjoy that kind of thing. Might be a fun project!)

Love,
Jessica

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