i thought about...

 

i thought about running away today
just for a second
less than a second really
i thought about running away
from the fear
and the "what is ahead on the path"
but then i remembered her words
you are so strong. even if you are feeling not so strong and brave, you really are.
i remembered her words
and i knew: this is where i was meant to be
in this moment,
even while the fear whispers around me,
i am certain of this truth

(thank you for being a light on my path)

Comments

[vivienne]

sending you so much love.

[Lelainia]

We can't run away from ourselves. (Though we all entertain the thought from time to time.)

Remind me of your address again? Email me at tatterededge shaw <dot> ca

*hugs* for you and Jon and Ellie...oh and Millie too.

[sky]

just a note to let you know i am keeping you and jon and precious ellie close in my heart and thoughts. i am glad you are focusing on your strength and courage. we have so much more than we are always conscious of...and fortunately they come shining through when we need them most!

[Chris Meissner]

I don't know where this came from, but I got the image of a board game. Spin the spinner then make your move. The spinner (fear) points at the place we need to move to. We can't move backwards, so we sit in silence, looking at the space we need to move to. We're between staying where we are and moving forward.....I think fear helps us focus on what we need to do most. (I don't know if this even makes sense.) You really are brave.

[Julie]

I am so inspired by you and your words. I love coming to your blog and reading your thoughts. Thank you.

[Barbara]

Holding this space at this moment and sending you peace and love and prayers.

[kristen]

you and yours are in my thoughts. sending (((love))).

[Jess]

Hi Liz
I'm continuing to hold you and your family in my prayers. I read once that courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the ability to walk forward into that which makes us afraid. At times, when I'm reallly bound by fear, I "borrow" from the courage of others as they walk with me. Know that you are loved and will have all that you need to face the coming days.
Jess

[stefanie renee]

i have been there, right there with you. i love this photo! you should sell it on etsy :)

xoxo

[Brenda Kula]

Sometimes I think about just disappearing. Running away and starting over somewhere new. Knowing no one. Maybe it's genetic. Members of my family have done just that. There is a certain air of spontaneity in it that is hard to resist sometimes.
Brenda