When I feel more clearly than ever
Finding moments that tether
There are moments when I feel more clearly than ever.
When the sun shines after a long period of gray and rain. Its warmth kisses my cheeks and I tilt my head back.
Eyes closed. Deep breath.
When I take a walk in the woods, surrounded by endless shades of green, I can hear the breath of the earth softly rustle through the leaves. A welcomed coolness on a warm day.
Eyes closed. Deep breath.
When my children come home, silence blooming into the sound of their voices full of “hi mama!” and “guess what mama!” Their little arms wrap around me as I kneel down and we fold into one another.
Eyes closed. Deep breath.
These moments, when I feel most clearly, are the glittering threads in a life's tapestry of moments.
May we find the pause, even amongst the grief, chaos, pain, and tenderness.
Eyes closed. Deep breath.
Finding moments of stillness that tether me to the truth; that I am safe, I am loved, I am enough, and always have been.
A piece I wrote during a Blue Sky writing group.
In the latest episode of
Melanie and I share a few ways to support ourselves as we move through change, both the unexpected/unwanted kind as well as the kind that we initiate intentionally in the direction of our dreams. Change almost always feels intense and layered, even when you’ve been longing for it. Learning to hold the many layers all at once is a continual practice, one that’s helpful to have company for. You can join us in the conversation here.This song. A good one for a sunny drive, a walk, or a midday mood shift.
“It is safe to try new things.” A companion thought to go with, “it is safe to get my hopes up.” Continuing to expand my comfort zone and my tolerance for risk (even just writing that phrase makes me squirm!). And yet, isn’t it all somewhat of a risk? And if we never risk taking the next step, moving into the light, being seen, what joy, magic, power, are we not allowing ourselves to experience?
The Aether retreat in France is just over four months away and I’m already dreaming of the magic that will unfold. Kristina has a very sweet offer available if you sign up before the end of February. You can find out more about it in her post here.
With endless love and deep gratitude,
Raina
