When We Feel Safe In Ourselves

Walk and touch peace every moment. Walk and touch happiness every moment. Each step brings a fresh breeze. Each step makes a flower bloom. Kiss the Earth with your feet. Bring the Earth your love and happiness. The Earth will be safe when we feel safe in ourselves. - Thich Nhat Hanh 

A profound quote that was shared with me earlier this week . . . it resonated because of my own deep connection to the Earth . . .   

I've recently reconnected with a friend . . . dare I say, soul mate. After spending several days with her, which included intimacy beyond any which I've ever known, I realized that I was bringing pain and sadness from my past to bed with us. As she is a survivor of sexual abuse as well, she was able to mirror this for me . . . and in one of the most beautiful moments I have ever known, was able to accept me in that moment of pain and grief, and honor me on all levels.

That didn't make it easy . . . rather it made me more aware. I am healthier than I ever have been, in so many capacities. I have a life that I embrace so deeply and voraciously. I have friends and a community that have supported me in each step that I've taken. And I'm doing my purpose work. 

This - the sexual abuse and the rape - they are the odd men out. Literally. 

It is time for me to do the work. It is time for me walk into it, arms open wide, and let it go. It is time for me to feel safe within myself, completely.

I am ready. I am whole. I love myself.

This. Is for me.