\u201cI wonder if Jesus could feel his heartbeat
In his throat, the way I do when I\u2019m afraid.
I wonder if he had to take deep breaths,
In through his nose, out through his mouth,
Tricking his body into a state of calm.
I wonder if he was nauseous, like I am
When I\u2019m headed into a hard conversation.
I wonder if he had to summon his courage,
Tucking fear away so that he could hold onto
What mattered most with both hands.\u201d
\u2014 Excerpt from \u201cPeaceful Protest\u201d by Rev. Sarah Are
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