NOT FOREVER TORMENTED

Winter’s coming and the snow crickets will soon awaken from the darkness. The night lark will sing to them and they will warble back in harmony. Starlight is boiling brightly between the auroras tonight.  

The snow is falling in from the past, the flakes dancing across the darkness. Diamonds sprinkle twinkle all across the ground as the moon rises. Snowflake gardens float in the air in sync with the clouds. Beautiful imaginary floods into the moment as majestic music fills my soul. A slight breath is barely seen while we pray for good health, healing and happiness. It is the heart's time to be grateful and caring, for remembering and receiving, for giving and sharing.  
 
But voices from forever remain tormented as the wind whispers comfort to them. I find their lack of faith in my hands, their lack of hope on my heart. I feel their shame and denial. Some day they will learn. In the meantime, I borrow the wind’s whispers to comfort my own soul.  
 
And as I watch frozen vapor of guardians pass by me, I reminisce. I used to sled down this hill. I'd give thanks to be able to touch an angels wings and slide down that hill once again. Those times were magical. They were our escape from life’s reality where:  
 
Our innocence was taken.  
Our youth was tortured.  
Our identity was buried.  
Our self worth was forgotten.  
 
Life can be so cruel and cold.  
An uphill battle against the world.  
No one to confide in, no one to talk to.  
No one to wipe away the tears.  
 
But. . .  
 
When I look back over my life experiences, I see a beautiful story unfold of a girl who learned how to love herself again and how to follow the callings of her heart and soul.  
 
I am learning to make peace with my mistakes, how to forgive, to let go and surrender to a greater plan. I am learning to release my energy from people and circumstances that no longer serve my highest good.  
 
I am learning to step out of my own way and have faith.  
 
I am learning to take time for myself, to follow my joy, to listen more intentionally and to love from a place that is unconditional.  
 
I am learning how to show my authenticity to the world and to stand up for myself. Through this I am discovering my purpose.  
 
I'm sharing my story in hopes that I can bring encouragement and inspiration for others to love their own journey and to embrace their own authenticity.  
 
May you stand strong and shine your light.  
I support you and believe in you with all my heart.