10 entry points into prayer

10 entry points into prayer

by Joel Howard

to sit, not leave

to kneel, not shake clenched fists

to lower eyes, not compare with others

open palms, not a tightened grip

calm, not disgust or denial

to weep, not lie or ignore

to smile, not downplay

to remember, not forget or ignore

space, not a busy to-do

permission, not fear and anger