"Be More Willing, Be Reliable, Be There, Just Be, Be You."~Lisa Gibson
Normally, writing is a struggle for me, but this particular morning was different. I found myself waking up around 2 or 3 AM with a sudden inspiration to type the words of a poem on my iPhone notepad as they flowed effortlessly through my mind. It happened so quickly that I didn’t even have the opportunity to switch on the light or put on my glasses, which I typically require. I was so overjoyed that I had tears in my eyes. At that moment, a strong feeling stirred within me and I knew my experience was meant to be shared. It reminded me that by embracing pain and working with others, we can use our experiences to make positive changes in the world one day at a time.
And here it is…
“A Divine Masterpiece”
We Are Meant For Connection
It Is Up To Us
To Share What We’ve Learned
To Lift Others Up
Like Pottery
Spidering And Cracking
From The Inside Out
While Containing
All The Hurts And Pains
That Life Brings
Falling Apart
Until Collapsing
Hitting Rock Bottom
Finding Ourselves
Shattered And Broken
Unable To Keep Up Appearances
When Love Shows Up
Picking Up The Pieces
Glueing Them Back Together
With Golden Joinery
Like Kintsugi
A New Perspective From The Inside Out
Highlighting
Cracks And Repairs
As Life Events
Embracing The Beauty Of Imperfection
Reminding Us
That The Greatest Insights In Life
Are Found At the Center Of Pain
Together We Can
Collaborate Advantage
Changing The World
One Day At A Time
Are you ready to unwrap the present?
Divine inspiration often arrives in unexpected ways, and sometimes, it's in the quietest hours when our deepest thoughts come to light. That was my experience with this poem, “A Divine Masterpiece.” The words seemed to flow effortlessly, even though writing had typically been a struggle for me. That morning, I found myself awake in the early hours, driven to capture these words that I felt compelled to share. The poem reminded me of the beauty in being human, the strength that comes from embracing our own struggles, and the power we have to shape the future by supporting each other.
This poem is an invitation—a call to unwrap the present, to see the gift of every moment, and to extend compassion to those around us. In a world that often emphasizes flawless perfection, it’s easy to feel like we must hide our struggles. But in reality, it’s our imperfections, our cracks, and our resilience that connect us most deeply. Like Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, our lives are more meaningful when we honor our scars and embrace the beauty of healing.
Through the imagery of broken pottery, this poem speaks to the transformative power of connection. When we fall, hit rock bottom, or feel broken, those moments offer us a new perspective, reminding us that the most profound insights often come from pain. When we come together—sharing our stories, learning from one another, and lifting each other up—we create something stronger, more resilient, and infinitely more beautiful. It’s in these moments that we realize “The journey of faith is a path illuminated by God's love, guiding us towards our true purpose.”
So here’s my invitation to you: Be more willing. Be reliable. Unwrap the present and be unapologetically yourself. Each day, we have the opportunity to make a difference, to be part of something bigger, to shape the future through kindness and empathy. As we embrace this journey together, let us remember that even the most difficult experiences can become the gold that binds us, giving new strength to our connections and meaning to our shared purpose.
Let’s create a world that values authenticity over perfection, and where every crack and repair tells a story of resilience. Let’s keep shaping the future, one day at a time.