Greater Than the Sum of Their Parts

In the beginning, one might say,
that my soul was torn asunder,
but just like bone, it shall grow back stronger.
From the start, it might be said,
that my heart had broken open,
but just like the parting clouds,
more love and light can now move through me.

My restless, sleepless nights may,
on occasion, fray my mind,
but at times this makes it easier
to sense Your presence, God.
My brokenness has become a blessing.
For it brought me closer to You.
I had searched through the darkness
of my despair for your presence.
And though I could not fully perceive You at first,
there was the smallest glimmer of hope
that I, perhaps, was not alone.

The countless shards of my battered heart,
my scattered mind,
and tattered soul,
are being gently and carefully
put back together
with the ever present,
ever steady hands of Mother, Father, God.

When my heart, mind, and soul have healed,
they shall not only be stronger,
but they shall also become greater
than the sum of their parts;
since each piece shall now carry faith
and a lesson in compassion;
since each piece shall now carry truth
and a lesson in unconditional love;
since each piece shall now carry forgiveness
and the love of an enemy.

Our broken minds can lead us
to a more expansive vision;
our broken hearts can lead us
to an expanded experience of love;
our broken souls can lead us
to an expanded awareness of God...
but only if we make that choice.

So though my soul was torn asunder,
and though my heart broke apart,
the holes and the cracks have since been filled
with unshakable faith,
enabling me
to make a fresh start.

*Not entirely sure if the following lines work or if they make my whole message sound rather cheesy. 😅😆

*May it be that we see God's peace
instead of the pieces.
May it be that we feel God's bliss
as he mends our fissures with a kiss.*