I was looking for God.
And so I left behind
my family,
my job,
my community
and set out.
First I went to a church,
but I did not find God in the church.
Next I retreated to a monastery,
but I did not meet God in the monastery.
Then I made a pilgrimage to the holy sites,
but I did not discover God in the holy sites.
Discouraged,
I returned home.
As I hugged my family,
I felt the presence of God.
When I resumed my job,
I perceived God's hand guiding my work.
In the midst of involvement in my community,
I realized that God was there with me.
In awe,
I hid my face in my cloak.