There are many groups in which we belong simply because we fit a certain set of characteristics that we had no choice in like gender, familial order, and color of hair. Additionally, we find ourselves in a collective because of the profession we are in, the school we go to, the trip we are on, and more. Being a part of those collectives are somewhat of a default unless of course we chose a particular profession because we wanted to be a part of that group. The instances in which we choose the group or we accept the group’s invitation to join them are the ones that are perhaps a truer representation of who we are. Yet, given that we have no control of the behaviors and actions of others, sometimes what is labeled as a collective action may not be something of which we are aligned. Navigating the need for belonging and the innate desire of our hearts to be the truest expression of ourselves can put us in conflict with ourselves. It requires creativity to navigate how we want to show up and participate in a collective. God invites us to relish the collectives we are a part of as they represent the oneness of the truth of life while still honoring the truth of our expression of the same oneness. It is not easy, but courage means moving through discomfort and fear holding on to the hope and trust in the power of God within us. Simple but not easy. Sometimes the most courageous thing we can do is acknowledge and accept that every person is fumbling with how best to creatively show up with a collective and as the truth of who they are at any moment just as we are.
Are we willing to rely on the courage of our hearts which gives us the power to dance creatively in what it means to be a part of a collective and the truth of who we are today?
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