Inward Horizons
Once, I knelt on cold church pews, my small hands clasped in prayer. The scent of incense hung heavy, and stained glass windows painted stories of saints and sinners. I was raised Catholic, steeped in tradition, my heart echoing ancient hymns. Jesus, the great teacher, walked dusty roads, sandals worn thin by compassion. His parables stirred hearts, and his miracles ignited hope. I imagine him sharing laughter with Siddhartha Gautama under a Bodhi tree, their wisdom converging like rivers into an ocean. Yet, as seasons turned, I stepped away from dogmas and rituals. The stained glass lost its brilliance, and … Continue reading Inward Horizons