Fear is such a debilitating habit. On one hand, it keeps us tethered to past – mired in the regret of circumstance.

Though, on the other, we sit paralyzed by the unknown – incapable of ever moving forward.

And yet, when we take a moment to truly reflect we see that these fears are merely fabrications of mind.

It reminded me of a time when I was a much younger girl, with feet balanced precariously upon shifting rock. I’d wanted so desperately to move past the stream’s rushing waters – though, that moment of imbalance brought my awareness immediately to present.

In that moment, I could feel the slickened moss beneath my feet, and the water’s misting against my cheek. I could smell the ‘heaviness’ of dampened wood, and the willfulness of stream to keep me ‘here’.

In fact…

Were it not for that horrifying misstep, I wonder if I’d ever really ‘known’ the trees?

In his book, “Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm”, Thich Nhat Hanh writes,

“Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay. Right now, today, we are still alive, and our bodies are working marvelously. Our eyes can still see the beautiful sky. Our ears can still hear the voices of our loved ones.”

My darlings, this moment offers such infinite possibilities, serving as an invitation to the limitlessness of heart. But, we must be willing to balance precariously between those rocks in order to appreciate the fullness of being.

And in that space, we connect with the truest glory – that of finally knowing the capacity of our own human spirit.

Letting go provides an immeasurable freedom, yes…oh, but so much more…

Letting go grants us the exquisite
permission to be.

Just as we are…

In peace, my loves…

Namaste ❤️