~ Jason Kanz

I awaken early
the peace of predawn
is a welcome companion.

My mind’s machinery
immediately jumps ahead
“you’ll be tired later.
you should stay in bed.”

How easily
I reject the gift
the present
moment
sitting in silence
with God.

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Published by Jason Kanz

I am a neuropsychologist at the Marshfield Clinic and author of Soil of the Divine (2017), Living in the Larger Story: The Christian Psychology of Larry Crabb (2019, editor), and Notes from the Upper Room: Lessons in Loving Like Jesus (2020).

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