{Research}

The reading of many books,

the discovery of new ideas,

theories and plans and research.



Black and white,

wrong and right.

If you're certain of everything,

you never have to question anything.

So you...



Do the research.

Make the plan.

Control it all.

Eliminate surprise.



Then the doctor calls.

The friend betrays.

You lose the job.



All the research in the world

cannot prepare you for the

emotions you experience.



The tears in your eyes,

the ache in your heart,

and the weight in your chest.



Life is to be experienced,

not anticipated.

Human experience is raw

and real and beautiful and

awful and sacred and messy.



Nothing will save you.

Everything can save you.

Paradox and irony.

Trust and faith and hope.



You'll be ok.   I swear.

You are not alone.  

Maybe life is the research

and experiencing all of it

is what makes you fully alive.



Your soul is beautiful.

Diamonds are made in the fire

and pain carves out grace.

Live your one life fiercely.

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