It was a long and complicated evolution

from matter

to life

to consciousness

to self-consciousness.

There was no original perfection.

I haven’t fallen from anywhere.

I’m planted in the ground of being.

Evolving

Searching

Dreaming

Holding on

to almighty affirmation

that accepts me as I am

and empowers me to be

from A PLACE WHERE SECRET SHADOWS SHINE

Reprinted with permission.