Heaven & Hell

You might be surprised that hellis full of banquet tables, each overflowing with fresh foodsEvery delicacy imaginable, bright and temptingThe problem is:No one can eatArms in hell are three feet long and end in a spoonAnd because they can’t bend, you can’t feed yourself.Thus, hell is full of starving people looking at delicious food.So, what of heaven, you ask?Heaven is exactly the sameSame tables of foodSame long spoons for armsThe difference?Residents of heaven feed each other.Heaven & Hell aren’t different placesThey’re different ways of beingAnd during this time of disruption, cruelty, confusion and chaosWe need each other more than everMay we all find someone to feed todayAnd gratefully accept their kind offerings . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fallingtenderly.substack.com