Fearless Curiosity

Blessed are You,
Lord our God,
King of the Universe,
for invitations,
offers,
questions.

Blessed are You
for openings that invite curiosity
about myself
and about the opportunity in front of me.
I hold the two up together,
see if they match—
like socks in the laundry.

Blessed are You,
Lord our God,
King of the Universe,
for valuing me categorically,
which allows me to be interested
rather than fearful,
curious instead of compelled.
Whatever is in front of me
will neither shackle me
nor set me free,
for only You hold the keys
to love and belonging.