Shed for Flight

 she flew

having tired of the negative words -

she laid them down.

being finished with the weighted boots,

she burned them.

touching a feather to her tears,

she slipped on her winds,

turned to her sky, and flew.

terri st cloud

Bone Sigh Arts

Waiting for Divine Intervention is not always the best resolution to our problems.  We are expected to make personal efforts towards defining our lives with the assistance of spiritual support and encouragement.  We are called to be caterpillar troubadours. We are to be diligent in pushing through our self-imposed casings.  

Release the emotions we have been hoarding, weighing our hearts down.  Throw open the windows of our soul and let the gentle breeze carry in the light.  Get rid of what no longer defines us ... clothes, household decorations, hair styles, and even friends.  Transitioning from the old to the new sometimes requires time.  This extra time is not to be spent waiting.

Begin to patterns.  Create a schedule to visit a library or museum or a church.  Inquire about book clubs, people exploring genealogy, or find some trails to hike.  We can't expect our lives to change if we continuously repeat our old routine.  There are many ways to network and we can find them if we are willing to put ourselves out there.  We cannot sit at home waiting for the perfect friend to come knocking at our door.  

So shed negative images, donate those out dated clothes, and feel the weight slip off our shoulders.  We will feel more energized and better prepared for the flight towards freedom to be who we truly want to be!