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If we are created in the image and likeness of God, then whatever good, true, or beautiful things we can say about humanity or creation we can also say of God exponentially. God is the beauty of creation and humanity multiplied to the infinite power. —Richard Rohr
LaughterAn infinity of pleasurable novelties, no restraining fears, barrierless relationships with experiences producing inside jokes, reveling in painless bodies...
SufferingNo wrongs to overcome, just countless paths toward infinite Completeness: God.
EnslavedFinal, eternal escape.
MemoriesEach memory you tried to keep from slipping out of reach is now standing – solid. Available. Concrete...
RelationshipsFearlessly, joyfully, shamelessly intertwine with heaven’s occupants...
BodyNo more belittling stares, messages of your body's not quitenesses. Only boundless variation dancing with limitless uniformity...
GodThose rare moments of satisfaction, faith, contentment, certainty that God exists and acts and loves are now always there...
Adonis?Michelangelo's Greek godness of sleek youthfulness is merely a fleeting form, a pinpoint drawing waning interest. Your age in Heaven will astonish you...
No CompromiseNo more need for the bleak burden of sweeping adherence to pure thought and utopic ideals. Meet Jesus...
InsanityRaw confusion, detachment, extremes turn to astounding hope, infinite stability and freedom...
SensesDeeper, richer, more pungent, surprising, satisfying...
Shattered RelationshipsCuts, slashes, gashes, ripped expectations, faces twisted in hopelessness, healed in Heaven...
Worshiping TogetherAround, above, beneath, vibrating, resonating with the basic frequencies of your fundamental nature....