beginnings.

"the man who sweats under his mask, whose role makes him itch with discomfort, who hates the division in himself, is already beginning to be free." 

-thomas merton.

found.

"this much i will tell.  what's lost is nothing to what's found, and all the death that ever was, set next to life, would scarcely fill a cup."

-godric, frederick buechner

inheritance.

do not be afraid, abram.

I am your shield,
your very great reward.

-the L-RD, genesis 15.