February 18, 2021
INTIMIDATION
OR UPGRADE?
Where does the ugly in us come from?
Is it the residue of lingering put downs –
from unhappy others, from family members –
from teachers – or rock throwers – or jealous others?
Was it spread on us – like slabs of butter –
from moments when we longed for some love –
or some recognition – and we picked up patterns
of criticism – without knowing what was happening?
Dare we rise above the intimidation of others
to make ourselves feel better that we feel we are.
Do we need to know Christ still walks down roads
and into crowds for upgrades – never intimidation.
Is it the residue of lingering put downs –
from unhappy others, from family members –
from teachers – or rock throwers – or jealous others?
from moments when we longed for some love –
or some recognition – and we picked up patterns
of criticism – without knowing what was happening?
to make ourselves feel better that we feel we are.
Do we need to know Christ still walks down roads
and into crowds for upgrades – never intimidation.
© Andy Costello, Reflections 2021
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