You Are Before The World

On November 6th, 2024, I woke up in a dark place. My entire body ached, and while I looked forward to attending an authors’ weekend scheduled months before, I was anxious about traveling through crowds to get there. I ordered groceries to be delivered on arrival. My driver’s name was Socrates, and when he showed up, I told him—only half-jokingly—that I could use a philosophical adjustment.

“About what, exactly?” he asked. Did he not know?

“The world,” I sighed.

Without hesitation, he replied, “You are before the world.” I stood motionless in the breezeway—letting his words settle on me:

Take care of yourself first. You are before the world.

You must clear a path for others to follow. You are before the world.

People are more important than systems. You are before the world.

I later found a bible verse with the same sentiment: For he chose us in him before the creation of the world… (Ephesians 1:4). Indeed.

Be blessed,

Tara Jaye Frank

• 100% cotton face
• 65% cotton, 35% polyester
• Fabric weight: 8.5 oz
• Tightly knit 3-end fleece
• Side-seamed construction
• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Double-needle stitched rib collar, cuffs, and hem

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