The Spirit is the one who makes
all things new, and ever
awaits our “Yes” to the 
Dance. 
… come. Claim your home in the
Universal heart.
from Psalm 110, Nan C. Merrill, Psalms for Praying 

Hold…
what happened 
lift it up in your cupped hands,
up out of the urge to deny, react, or change it. 
Lift it right up to your eyes. 
See it and name it. 

Feel…
the shock, anger, and rage,
the embarrassment and shame, 
the disappointment and loss. 

Feel… 
your breath, the Spirit, 
the Comforter, 
coming into and out of your pain, 
inviting you to dance.

Feel Love’s hand on your back,
Love’s strong embrace 
and confident lead.

Know… 
We are human. We make mistakes. 
We are one in God’s Universal heart.
If someone gains by your loss, 
welcome gratitude. 
We have all we need. 

Heal…
Let go of what’s not your fault. 
Let go of what is.
Forgive others. 
Forgive yourself. 

Claim your home in the Universal heart. 

Help me open my heart, so I can hold
All that I need to hold
Help me open my heart, so I can feel
All that I need to feel
Help me open my heart, so I can know
All that I need to know
Help me open my heart, so I can heal
All that I need to heal 
Music and Lyrics by Alexa Sunshine Rose

Credits and References: 
Heart by  g. Used with permission.
Claim Your Home by Esther Hizsa, 2025.
Verbundenheit by Alice Popkorn. Used with permission

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