We have to make ourselves available to one another, or we can't experience goodness. It's not so much us seeking God, tracking Her down with a butterfly net; it's agreeing to be found. The Old Girl reaches out to everyone and wants to include us in this beautiful, weird, sometimes anguished life. All people: go figure.
In Anne Lamott's book, "Almost Everything: Notes on Hope," the author emphasizes the importance of being open and available to one another to truly experience life's goodness. She suggests that instead of tirelessly searching for God, it is more about allowing ourselves to be found and accepting that divine presence in our lives. This idea reflects a sense of connection and community, proposing that beauty and hope are intertwined with our...