the road to vitality

is not paved by

avoiding things

on the path that you

would rather step

around, ignore.

 

labeling certain

emotions

‘unacceptable,’

distancing.

they still exist

after all, even

when denied.

 

no, the road to ‘vital’

is found by noticing

it all: the good, the bad,

the painful and

unpleasant.

 

accepting, honoring

and responding to

these parts of your

journey as well.

 

this is the way

to grow

and develop

and flourish,

and live

a vital,

connected

life.

 

©Heather Pound 2023

 

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