I am in some sort of religious community. I am struggling with something that is troubling me. The women ask me, "Have you tried praying?" I confess that I have not. They throw themselves onto the ground, face-down; this is their posture of prayer. I say, "How about if I do it my own way?" and I get down on my knees.

Gracious. There's a dream that feels important, even to me. My hair stands up.
Posted by: Erin | 12 May 2004 at 07:27 AM