light

A month or so ago I wrote something along the lines of, "Underneath it all, we choose the way we want to feel." And I wanted to expand on that thought. While we have no control over how someone or something may affect us, we do have the amazing ability to choose our ultimate reactions. Without consciously realizing it, we usually find it easiest to respond with anger/sadness to something that hurts us. We hold on to these feelings. They become a part of us. And though this kind of response is indeed tempting, there are other options: recognition and acceptance.

Feel your emotion--be it anger, frustration, bitterness, envy, regret, sadness...anything. Recognize it. And let it flow through you. Sit with it. Then, when you're ready, let it go. And feel the freedom.

Accept the entire situation as a necessary lesson...start to see what the experience taught you or perhaps understand that you may not realize the lessons till later. This option, when acted upon daily, allows for a kind of inner peace and joy that cannot be broken, no matter how intense our feelings may be.

rescued

Each of us has been hurt in some way. Each of us has experienced deep pain. Our stories may be different, but--when it comes down to it--we are all just tiny, broken pieces of a marvelous, GIGANTIC puzzle.

Next time you feel alone, remember: we are one (and this puzzle would never be complete without your past, your present...YOU).

unbound

that last flick of the switch
led to a darkness unlike anything I'd ever seen.

my darkest night
and a sound so final.

the right choice isn't always the easiest.

rebirth

how did I not see it till now?

speeding down the freeway;
head out the window. lights. dark blue.

it's that evening sky that told me;
the higher self spoke and all was clear.

it's okay to love and let be.

for the day

I don't remember anything except that I was falling down deep...sinking. I couldn't stop it. I remember someone trying to reach me from above, but they were so far away...and I kept sinking. I don't know whether I was eventually saved or not, but I guess it doesn't really matter either way. Both interpretations seem to provide some sort of hope.

"To dream that you are drowning indicates that you are feeling overwhelmed by unresolved emotions or repressed issues that are coming back to haunt you. You may be proceeding too quickly in trying to understand your unconscious thoughts. You should proceed more cautiously and slowly. If you drown to death, this refers to an emotional rebirth. If you survive the drowning, then a waking relationship or situation will ultimately survive the turmoil."

in/out

I hope you know what you mean to me. I hope you can see it. I know I've said this before & words will never be enough, but let me say it again...thank you.

I hope you know you are beautiful.

a secret

it wasn't acting. it was adapting, relating, and sharing pieces of my soul.

that is why.