Rise Up

It’s when the earth shakes

And foundations crumble

That our light is called

To rise up.

It’s when everything falls away

And shakes us to the core

And awakens all

Of our hidden ghosts

That we dig deeper to find

Once inaccessible strength.

It’s in times when division is fierce

That we must reach for each other

And hold each other much

Much tighter.

Do not fall away now.

This is the time to rise.

Your light is being summoned.

Your integrity is being tested

That it may stand more tall.

When everything collapses

We must find within us

That which is indomitable.

Rise, and find the strength in your heart.

Rise, and find the strength in each other

Burn through your devastation,

Make it your fuel.

Bring forth your light.

Now is not the time

To be afraid of the dark.

Inspire | “Maybe the journey isn’t about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you, so that you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” Paulo Coelho

Eat | Recently, I have discovered that I love starting my days with awarming bowl of spiced oatmeal. I’ve been swapping out almond milk for cow’s milk and adding some raisins. This simple, delicious meal helps me start my day feeling full and like I have been wrapped in a big hug.

Try This | Notice what you are feeling in this moment. Whatever you are feeling, FEEL it. We cannot push these emotions down, run from them, or….. hide. They will eventually find their way to the surface… louder, angrier, stronger… Whatever the emotion is, feel it and know that it is okay.