Healing is slow and steady,
It moves at its own pace,
with its own rhythm.
There is a gentle ebb and flow,
Then,
a step back before a catapult forward.
It may not happen in one lifetime,
but over many.
It's a slow and steady process,
but one that is filled with vibrancy and aliveness.
One can feel it in their bones.
It's a journey that requires time and patience.
And the tearing down of our own walls.
That can be scary.
Remember, it's okay to feel scared.
Remind your body of that,
soothe it often.
Seek pleasure.
Keep dreaming.
Afterwards,
gather the materials to rebuild.
Decide how you want it to function,
look,
and feel.
This takes time,
energy,
and soul searching.
There may be moments when we feel defeated and hopeless.
Take breaks,
many breaks,
to dance and play.
But keep going,
with determination and grit.
And one day,
You will look back and truly see what you have accomplished.
A castle,
built with your favorite things,
surrounded by a lush forest teeming with new life.
A new ecosystem has arrived.
So take a deep breath, my friend.
You have done well.
Slow and steady,
you have risen,
And with the rise, you have created something beautiful.
Now,
feast.
As you settle into the feelings and emotions that this poem may have evoked, take a minute to pause and take some deep breathes.
When you are ready, below I offer tools and ideas for integrating those feelings into daily life, fostering deeper self-awareness and emotional growth.
Reflection
Self-discovery, personal growth, and transformation are a journey. It resembles a spiral rather than a linear path, sometimes involving setbacks before progress. This process is beautifully imperfect and uniquely yours.
Despite being challenging and filled with obstacles, a form of paradise awaits beyond. This paradise is not static, mirroring the dynamic nature of life, but a space you can revisit repeatedly. Once found, it remains a part of you. Forever and ever, amen!
I encourage you to continue moving forward, even if you temporarily regress. Keep exploring, analyzing, expressing emotions, dancing, living, and placing one foot in front of the other, even during tough times. ESPECIALLY DURING TOUGH TIMES! Your struggles hold the potential to create something truly remarkable. You possess the power to rewrite your narrative, crafting a story that fosters healing and wholeness.
The rewards of seeking and evolving are boundless. As someone on a continual journey of healing, I can attest to that. So, to my fellow travelers,
Your treasure awaits.
It's yours.
Don't be scared.
Or be scared,
And keep going anyway.
You were built for this.
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