if we have a choice, we are already the lucky ones

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.

The PBS documentary.

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 are taught that they have no choice.
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