My how the time has flown, yet it's slowing down into tiny fractions of time zones.
I patiently observe each passing moment and no longer anxiously anticipate the next. Through the reflections within the depths of the water, I've rediscovered my breath. I remember what I've always known, but seem to keep forgetting. The lights are slowly turning back on, like the lyrics to a favorite but forgotten song. I cherish these revelations... I get upset when I meet my past selves. Instead of offering guidance, wisdom, love without judgement. I throw my hands up in frustration. I blame the victim drama and become the oppressor their learned and sometimes prescribed behavior. 'Think for yourself,' I scream at them. 'Let go,' I berate them. 'Stop complaining,' I condemn them. 'Be brave,' I judge them. Instead of watering, nurturing and bringing back to life, I cut away, discard, hide them in shame. Lack of compassion. Fear of relapsing... I distance myself completely because I begin to doubt my own power, my own grace, the reason for my creation.
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Christine
1/14/2016 08:12:40 pm
This is amazing, Esther! I love, love, love it <3
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Ubuntu: I am who I am because of who we are. AuthorEsther was born in Utah, raised in Durham (Bull City), North Carolina. Over the last 6 years she has lived in 6 cities, 3 states, and 4 countries. She doesn't like traveling or anything... Archives
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