Finding Home

 Dear You,      I know some days are just unbearable, intolerable, harder than others and downright ugly. When your mind is on its usual tirade ranting like a mad man magnifying the many ways you failed at well, pretty much anything. When your heart just can't take it anymore and you have no platitudes left to soothe your soul. But there is one thing you can do. Or maybe two. Pause in your hurried, seemingly unstoppable tracks of the runaway train of your mind. Close your eyes. Breathe. All the way down to your gut. Hold your breath for a moment. Then let go slowly. Release everything that you could ever think of with that exhale. Repeat as many times as necessary. And when you're ready to open your eyes, do so. Then look around. Look for one thing that is beautiful. Or simply not ugly to look at. The sun shining through that window, clear, blue skies, your child's smile, flowers that refuse to die.  Or maybe if you're ready, look in the mirror. See one thing that lifts

For this new year, I pray for you these: Clarity on how to proceed Amidst life's dilemmas A recognition that there are Embers of purpose Still very much alive Here in your existence Renewed belief that no one knows you more than you do Trust in your inner intelligence As it leads you to your truth Resolve that no one is coming Only for the very reason that you're only neck deep In waters that only come up to your bruised knees You only need to see that While you can ask for help And those who answer Can lend you a hand It is only you who can save yourself. Remember, remember You were created intentionally, Given sacred breath Fortified by life Finally, I pray that you know In your body, heart, mind and soul, That you are worthy, You are worthy.