This month has given me many opportunities to reflect on how I want to show up in the face of intense challenges. I’ve been given the gift of remembering my strength.
There have been days when I barely wanted to get out of bed, let alone tend to the 18,000 things that “need” to be done. There have been moments when the grief overtakes me and I wonder what the hell this is all for. There have been times when I just give up, I give in, I let go and surrender to the moment.
In the wake of unexpected death of a loved one, while learning to be a peacemaker and a mama bear at the same time when it comes to bullies harassing my daughter, releasing what was and opening to what is becoming.
It takes so much strength just to get out of bed some days.
It takes strength to remember to breathe when everything seems to be falling apart.
It takes strength to reach out to a friend and ask for support.
It takes strength to smile even though your heart is breaking into a million pieces.
It takes strength to roll out your mat and return to your practice.
It takes strength to practice moderation and get to bed at a good time.
It takes strength to look for the good.
It takes strength to allow yourself to feel all the feelings.
It takes strength to go within and get clear about what it is that lights you up.
It takes strength to say no thanks to the things that don’t feel aligned for you.
It takes strength to make changes, especially when you don’t know how everything is going to unfold (which we never really do, right?).
It takes strength to continue even when you feel like stopping.
It takes strength to quit when you know it’s the right thing for you.
It take strength to choose your own path and follow your own inner guidance.
It takes strength to invite grace and ease into your experience.
It takes strength to express yourself, clear and true.
It takes strength to be brave and courageous.
It takes strength to listen to your heart.
It takes strength to live another day.
It takes strength to let go when it’s time.
It takes strength to say I love you.
It takes strength to know when that may not be enough.
It takes strength to try new things.
It takes strength to develop new habits.
It takes strength to release habits that no longer serve you.
It takes strength to grow.
It takes strength to change.
It takes strength to release.
It takes strength to be open to receiving.
It takes strength to move and dance and sway and flow with the journey of your life.
It takes strength to be here now.
We are strong because we choose to be. We are strong because we practice. We are strong because we lean upon each other when we need it. We are strong because our roots are deep and our wings are vast. We are strong because we believe. We are strong because we are willing. We are strong because we surrender. We are strong because we trust. We are strong because we are brave. We are strong because we love. We are strong because we are in this together.
Remember your strength, dear heart. Remember your power. Remember all the souls around you loving you, supporting you, cheering you on…from near and far.
Remember who you are.
You are strong. You are whole. You are complete. You are love.
And you are enough.
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