Thursday, February 7, 2008

The Dialogue between the Spirit and the Dust

The title of my blog comes from an Emily Dickenson poem. Emily is someone I have grown to love over the years. And in this simple poem she expresses the intent I have with my blog.

Death is a Dialogue between
The Spirit and the Dust.
"Dissolve" says Death—The Spirit "Sir
I have another Trust"—

Death doubts it—Argues from the Ground—
The Spirit turns away
Just laying off for evidence
An Overcoat of Clay.


This is an expression of my spirituality. My thoughts, my doubts, my arguments, my ravings, my joys. It's meant to be a place of peace for me. But I welcome disagreement and varying opinions. I think I've shrouded myself for too long in the quiet corners of belief (and disbelief... as has frequently been my case).

As I figure out things with God in mind I'd like to share that with those who feel to share it with me. And writing things down is a way for me to cherish the difficulties and pleasures of a life full of discoveries. The only thing I ask of myself is honesty, fortitude, and gentleness. I hope that can be something shared in comments as well.

1 comment:

Courtney said...

I am glad that you have a blog and that I can get to know you better through it, sometimes it is easier for us to express our true selves and our thoughts in writing. I hope you will read mine and get to know me better as well, I'm glad that I had you as a roomie. Sorry my blog is not as deep and meaningful as yours, but it still has my thoughts and feelings in it.