Every day, a new beginning.
by Captivated Me
When years of hurt give way to deepest healing,
Our hearts are transformed
And we can never be the same.
Where trauma and fear once lived,
Light breaks through.
Shame melts away.
Hearts levitate.
Joy abounds.
Peace resides.
Our souls sing.
We are new.
Where storm once echoed through the halls of home,
Drenching its inhabitants beyond recognition;
Waters surging, wind wild;
Love floods in like morning light and calms.
Sunshine on a cloudy day.
A sparkling sunset after daytime rain.
A candle in the dark.
A lighthouse in the night.
Shaded hallways are painted fresh and white;
Ready for new life to run through;
Inviting ever more fun, adventure, laughter.
A blank canvas ready for color.
When deepest healing comes,
Our ability to give and receive love expands.
Our understanding of the reality
That everyone is up against something
Allows us to be kinder to all (including ourselves)
As we skip, hop, stretch, run, walk, grow and sometimes stumble through this beautiful thing called life.
Imperfect, we do our best.
We start where we are.
We use what we have.
We do what we can.
We pray and ask for direction.
And still, sometimes we trip and fall.
We say the insensitive thing,
Or that thing is spoken toward us.
We misstep and it impacts someone,
Or their misstep impacts us.
We cannot change the past,
But we can move forward choosing joy on the healing path.
Light-hearted, even knowing bumps and bruises will come.
Determined to apologize quickly, forgive swiftly, embrace uncertainty, and proceed in love.
And as we take each step on this journey,
Choosing progress over perfection,
Releasing years of trauma into Healing hands,
Practicing grace,
Learning new patterns,
Gaining fresh perspective,
Cultivating gratitude,
Committed to loving, learning and growing with soft and vulnerable hearts,
Living with open hands, accepting what comes and what goes,
We heal.
We get stronger.
Life changes forever.
And every day is a new beginning.
Captivated Me 