sometimes

when triggers come

or tension builds,

because something

in the now touches

upon sharp things

past

 

do not just disregard,

distract, ignore.

allow even this

feeling difficult

to be respected,

embraced

 

because being

allowed to breathe

is freeing and

acknowledging the

emotion is a huge

step forward towards

the healing.

 

and if the feeling,

the sensation will

not deep breath

calm, then allow

it to be recognized,

intensified even

 

but then–let it pass.

allow it to radiate,

dissipate,

expel

 

flowing out through

your limbs, appendages

and even your pores,

 

from every location that

it would like to escape

until the tension

is gone.

 

and each time this happens,

every uncomfortable space,

you are that much closer

to being exquisitly 

restored.

 

–there is always, always hope.

 

Heather Pound 2023

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