have I mentioned that i’ve been feeling
a bit overwhelmed lately? (ha!)
totally inspired, unbelievably excited.
completely committed, stubbornly determined.
but still. a bit overwhelmed.

i don’t like that word though.
kind of cliché, kind of negative.
let’s call it .

so something happened.
something unpleasant.
not earth-shaking.
not life-changing.
but unsettling all the same.

and you want to hide away from the world.

 
 
a normal and natural reaction.
especially when life presents you with
an overwhelming display of i-don’t-want-this
all at once.

 
 
are you still battling your eating disorder mind?
are the last vestiges of your illness still stubbornly clinging
to the corners of your thoughts, your feelings, your behaviors?

here it is.
a challenging-yet-compassionate nudge.

to take that next step.

wildfire.
so deep in my soul.
blazing out of control.
fiercely burning each bright goal.
 
 
       no one hears my plea.
       no attention paid to me.
       there’s no lasting guarantee.
 
 
wildfire.

the town hushed and white with snow,
the violet dusk tranquil.
the flocked trees regal and serene,
enveloped in the winter idyll.
 
 
sending warm wishes
for a HOLIDAY rich with peace.

Hope
Opportunity
Love
Inspiration
Delight
Awareness
Year-end-goodness
 
 

 
 
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