CONSEQUENCES came to me at a time of deep inner reflection as I remembered my journey, and the journey of many members of my community. I’ve found myself feeling isolated at times, alone in my healthy choices and patterns. My healthy ways saved my life! And I’m blessed to be where I am today. But what I’ve realized overtime is that I can’t demand others adopt my strategies. I can inspire, while being me, and that is enough.
CONSEQUENCES //
I’m met with a choice
To change my ways
Are my habits serving me?
Sometimes destructively
Energy gone, emotions to grapple
All for the distraction of unconscious babble
In these moments
Inherent wisdom is lost
Responsibility deferred to the future
In the presence nothing else matters
Not breath nor intention
These truths get no mention
Only one focus for tonight
A journey outside my light
Nothing held dear
No tenderness here
This time feels different
I’m awakened to the moment
Death knocks on my door
Life thrown to the floor
Choice returns
Do I change course now?
My fatality bends my reality
Who am I without this container?
When I’m empty
Others can’t see me
I become invisible
To their probing eyes
Opportunities passing me by
I want to be seen
I yearn to be heard
I welcome support
To help guide me
I affirm my wish
We all have a choice
I choose me, now
Louder
I choose me, now
Strength illuminates
Motivation creeps in
Best self, let’s go
I believe in you now
Routine kicks in
Optimal health for the win
Life turns around
My spirit is found
Vibrant and whole
Connected through soul
Friendships in question
Sabotage no longer an option
We no longer relate
Your choices your fate
I intend to be strong
Responsibility on
Call me a mother
Showing care like no other
My feelings are real
yes it’s surreal
I once lived like you
And you like me
No questions
No hesitations
Hidden truths
Insecurities supported
Now I stand up
To my worth, there’s so much
Our connection at risk
My choices are for me
And yours for you
I can see that too
My warmth displaces you
Wishes misinterpreted
Pushing me away
Consciously unconsciously
Isolation a new normal
I find comfort in this solo
Taking refuge in the presence
Listening into the silence
Overcome by a truth that
I’m never alone
Always held, like a baby
By an unseen elder
Energy like a deity
Breath reminds me
To find peace here
As light enters
My awareness deepens
Senses open
This vibrancy, this vitality
Is here to stay
In this strength I surrender
And vow to remember
Self love equals Oneness
I bow to me, in my divinity
I bow to you, in your divinity
I see me, I love you
Eyes shut, but always open.
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xx
Dr. Rhea