When humanity seems to fail

I turn to the inspiration of nature

I'm inspired by the way the trees 
stretch toward the light
while rooting deeply
into the Earth 
to find sustenance. 

I'm inspired by the Monarch butterflies
that migrate over thousands of miles 
trusting their instincts 
with every flap of their wings 
to find their way home.

I'm inspired by the black bears
who survive the short dark days of winter 
by slumbering in hibernation 
conserving its energy 
and looking forward to warmth of the days ahead.

I'm inspired by the wood frogs 
that freeze over winter 
and return to life 
with the thaw of spring.

I'm inspired by emperor penguin fathers 
who sacrifice freedom and nutrition 
to communally care 
for their unhatched young
in arctic winds and weather conditions. 

I'm inspired by the North Star 
that remains a steady 
and constant guidepost 
for wanderers. 

So I will ever 
reach for the light 
away from the shadows
while grounding down-
finding inner strength. 

I will trust my instincts,
following my heart 
to the places I should journey-
even if to far off lands.

I will let my body and mind rest
for a season, if required-
focusing only on what 
is necessary to survive. 

I will escape the seeming grip of death, 
the frozen relationships and situations 
that immobilize me-
in time, I will be reborn 
and breathe life again.

I will stay committed to my purpose,
with every breath I have.
No matter how hard the winds blow-
I will not be deterred.

I will keep my North Star in sight,
never wavering from who I am,
with each step of my life's journey. 

I will live in the light,
in the hope,
in the beauty,
and in the deep knowing of myself. 
I will not dim my light. 

-CMS 

Reflections for Re-becoming:

I write to heal. 

Early in my healing journey, my journal accompanied me everywhere I went so I could hear and process my thoughts as I put pen to paper. Often, those writings came through various writing prompts. To pay it forward, I offer you a writing prompt with each post so you can join me in discovering your inner hero through writing. 

If writing to heal resonates with you, consider using the following prompt to direct your writing.

Here is your prompt:

I‘m inspired by…

You can use this prompt as a starting point for a journal entry, a poem, or a short story. Let your thoughts flow freely and see where the writing takes you.  There is no “right” or “wrong” way to write.  Just write. 

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