hello my lovely followers!
(yes, if you're following me - you are lovely!)
Last night, i watched the PBS documentary called HALF THE SKY.
(you can watch a trailer here).
This morning, i woke up and felt like this.
Some days, I walk on air
and other days
i carry the weight of the world on my shoulders.
Today is one of those days.
Lack of sleep.
Overdue and unexpected bills to pay.
A sick mother.
Tight deadlines.
Lack of energy and focus.
A broken heart.
A fork in the road.
Unanswered questions.
So before i spiralled into denial,
and a frustrating, unproductive morning -
i made the choice to shut down the computer,
get my flip flops
and walk to the beach near my home.
And there, i sat quietly with my hands and feet in the sand,
and listened to the wisdom of the ocean.
I contemplated how lucky i was to have choices.
I listened to the crashing waves
I heard the wind in my ears
and the air in my lungs.
I watched the birds as they flew
only inches from the water
and wondered how they knew this would ease their flight.
I heard my heartbeat.
I thought of those little girls
somewhere on the other side of the globe
and the misery they bear
and I could hardly make sense
of how different two realities can be
on this one same planet.
Beliefs can make us or break us.
Some of these girls have a choice, but don't yet know it.
We take choice for granted.
Some of these girls believe they deserve no more
than a miserable existence,
because it is god's will...
Regardless of whether or not we are here
in this moment
life is.
Watch a sunset or a sunrise.
Notice the moon and the stars.
Hug someone you love.
Take a walk in the woods.
Go to the ocean.
Take it all in, while you can
and if you can,
be a beacon for those who are in the dark.
xox
