Appreciation

Locked in our homes, things seemed so mundane,

Pointless and slow, boredom always finding its way.

Creeping into the mind, poisoning the soul,

Stopping the feeling or reaching the goal.

Time after time, the minutes did pass,

Feeling as if empty on a full tank of gas.

Blurry futures, strong pulls from old beliefs,

Darkness would feed off the worry and grief.

Things became muddled, risk of losing what was,

To gain knowledge and perspective as below so above.

Overthinking turned into contemplating life,

Wondering the purposefulness of all of the strife.

Feeling lost and alone surrounded by people,

Seeing the divide and the condemning of labelled sheeple.

Tapping into the heart and asking the sky why?

What am I missing, the reason for earth's cry.

Through my Heart, the Earth replied:

Being too busy to stop and smell the roses,

Or see the divide and the hate under our noses.

We could not even give thanks to our hard- working heart,

That beat without anyone having to do their part.

Living in lower vibration caused pain,

Trying to grow from lack you just could not gain.

People hurt people that is the pattern that developed,

Understanding with labels, low energy enveloped.

Repeating the same patterns expecting different results,

Not seeing your part in abuse and assault.

Trying to be someone you thought others wanted,

While feeling this untruth in your soul felt so haunted.

Wasted time turned into wasted minutes and days,

Wondering why every day you felt caught up in the haze. .

Saying I am sorry and then creating the same,

Just put you back into the victim blame game.

How can we change things? I asked with concern,

Through the reply, my heart heard...

"Let love lead the way, but not the superficial kind,

Open your heart stop taking advice from the mind.

Release the past, but before you do,

Make sure you give thanks to all you have been through.

Accept the past, who you thought you were and now,

Seeing that you were just under a very dark spell.

Choosing to go through miracles of crime,

Made you more useful for this beautiful time.

Releasing yourself from the pain that holds you back,

Integrating the light, easing mental attack.

Learning to lead with your heart and your soul,

Unconditional love is the return to soul goal.

Accept that the lessons taught you how to help heal,

The pain and the darkness that others now feel.

Healing your trauma is no small feat,

We are proud of you, loved one, for owning your self -defeat.

Most of the times you are your own worst critic,

Instead, reaffirm..." look how far I have come, I did it!

Owning your power, taking a humble approach,

Listening to yourself from inside, like a coach.

Learning to love yourself from the inside out,

Refusing to give up even when others question what you are all about.

Learn to see yourself through the eyes of Divine,

Healing can be quick but please take your time.

You tried shortcuts before and where did that get you?

Questioning again the power within you.

Doubts infiltrate the mind causing chaos,

Distractions and confusion can be found all around us.

Be still, breathe, fluid like water,

Breathe in the sun's love and feel the warmth grow hotter.

The breeze in the air cools you, don't you see,

The fire inside you, clear as can be.

Something as simple as breathing, taken for granted before,

The key from within to unlocking the door.

The life that awaits you, you have already created,

You've just spent so much time in your headspace debating.

Find faith and trust that the sun will rise and set,

The gift of undeniable knowing then you will get.

Breathe in and breathe out... a simple, powerful thing,

Watch all the miracles and joy it will bring.

Let go, Let God, who is that to you,

You have never been alone in anything you've been through.

The light from within you begins to shine bright,

You will know when the time is Divinely right.

The joy of finding the silver linings so great,

Instead of numbing the pain to escape.

Live and let live, just be who you are,

The bright light that you are, a beautiful shooting star.

Breathe in love, breathe out stress and worry,

Let us together transmute and replace your worry.

Those feelings and judgments were needed to grow,

Expand your consciousness by letting them go.

Clear visions bring you the answers to your prayers,

We have heard you, dear loved one, we are always there.

Breathe in and breathe out, be the captain of joy,

Do not be so serious, have fun, shout AHOY!

Breathe in and breathe out the pain of the past,

Finding comfort in love in the beauty at last.

Smile at the grass growing without strain,

Sing with the birds, dance in the rain.

For when we discover the beauty all around,

We will realize that we are home safe and sound.

Creating from love with the ONE we all know,

Love is the only thing that will help us all grow.

So where do you start when the world seems so dark?

Take your hand and place it over your heart.

Breathe in and breathe out, find the stillness within,

Feel that connection as your lips form a grin.

You are on the right path, where you need to be,

Close your eyes, let your heart truly see.

Who am I? Why am I here?

Let your heart guide you, there is nothing to fear.