Out of this
quiet prayer came
the strength
to listen to my own
inner knowing
above all else.
It resonated with
the resolve
of the mother in me
who dared to trust
her own body
over every single voice
on earth
and every bit
of conditioning
and advice —
however well meaning
or loud the chorus
of voices calling for
her to follow
or believe in
something else over her
own heart
became.
It wasn’t that she
always walked calmly.
There were times when
she just knew
to dig in her heels
and speak
(or scream) her heart —
even though there was
only a slight chance
of being heard.
It hadn’t really been
about being heard
anyway —
but the courage
to be
the peaceful, fiercely
creative and resourceful
being she came here
to be.
It hadn’t been about
being right
or beautiful
or accepted
or honored —
at least not in the way
it once seemed.
Laurie's Notes 
Awe I love your sweet mom heart. I’m thankful you risked because you have helped me so much. I’m so thankful for you! 🙏🏼💓💝💞🌼💛
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Awe. My baby girl isn’t feeling well. That brings out the mama tiger. ❤🙏
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Awe I think more rest maybe…sending a prayer! 🙏🏼I like be the momma tiger 🐯 You’re a good mom! ❤️
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This was my response to the question that came after… Where do I put my attention now that I’m awake? Darn. And how do I keep quiet? 💙❤🙏💟
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This being awake isn’t easy. Not at all. So we focus here like you said! In our hearts like your said from the beginning! ❤ thank you for your support and talks. ❤
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Thank you!
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I was just thinking how we help each other when we can’t hear our inner voice.❤
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Oh yes. I’m always thankful for this too! I do spend a lot of time refocusing. I’m my own distraction so crazy how my mind still tries to drive! 😁😁😁🤗🤗🤗😂😂😂💙💜💙
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Reblogged this on Tell Me About It and commented:
So thankful for these quiet prayers from Laurie! 🙏🏼💜
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