Tears
for all the times I needed to cry but didn't
for all the things I carry that weigh me down
for everything that keeps me from experiencing fullness
for all the times I needed to let go but didn't know how
for all the times I needed to fall apart but stubbornly held myself together
for all the times I couldn't say goodby
for all the times I denied my grief
for all the times I didn't know how to give myself permission to feel
for all the times I wanted to reach out but felt self conscious
for all the times I misunderstood what it means to be brave
for all the mistakes and all the regrets
for all the things I wish I could take back
for all the times I didn't speak up, stand up, or show up
for all the missed opportunities
for all the times I said no instead of yes
for all the times I was too proud or too scared to surrender
for not knowing how to trust life, God, or myself
for all the times I couldn't see the truth
for all the countless experiences I felt powerless and inadequate
for all the times I gave up my power and silenced my own voice
for all the times I tried too damn hard
for all the times I pretended to be someone I'm not
for all the times I pulled inside, shut down, and refused to let people see who I am
for all the moments I felt moved and inspired by the small and unexpected things of life
for all the times I allowed my heart to break in pieces
for all the times I was aware of being right in the middle of God's palm
for all the moments I recognized I can never be separated from God
for those rare and precious moments I was acutely aware of love
for those rare moments when I fully understood acceptance
for those times I've been able to step outside myself
for those times I knew without a doubt that I am connected to all of life
for all the times I've lived from the best parts of myself
for all the times people have seen the truth of who I am
for those moments I extend compassion and tenderness to myself
for the times I nurture the world around me
for quiet stillness
for peace
for light
for life
for grace
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