Each time another challenge arose,
I was reminded of how
it could have been —
had I not allowed the process
of expanding to happen
so freely.
There was frustration as old
patterns and emotions were
brought to the surface,
and I was tempted to retreat–
just a little.
I learned to turn
inward and hold my ground —
refusing to quit before
the next tender place
was reached.
Sometimes my prayer sounded
more like a tired scream through
swallowed tears
than a comforting whisper.
But there was always
tenderness close by —
as I dared to keep going.
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Paul Militaru says on July 17, 2018
🙂
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Cloud Walker says on July 17, 2018
Inspiring🌞
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Laurie's Notes says on July 17, 2018
Thanks. 🙂
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MichelleMarie says on July 21, 2018
I’m so happy you dared. ❤
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Laurie's Notes says on July 21, 2018
You too ♡
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xxx says on November 15, 2018
Wow that was odd. I just wrote an incredibly long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up.
Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Regardless, just wanted to
say superb blog!
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