You don’t have to be a good person.

You don’t need to be gentle.

Forgiving.

Interested.

Loving.

Full-hearted.

Caring.

Shameful.

Funny.

Empathic.

Patient.

Giving.

Balanced.

A good listener.

Or spiritually growing.

You don’t.

It’s not a contest.

There are no rules, no divine judgments.

And there’s absolutely no way to get it wrong.

Is that a relief, or a disappointment?

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