Studying the magic of compassion,<\/p>\n
I grant myself grace<\/p>\n
And I keep all of my worries<\/p>\n
In a secret hiding place<\/p>\n
But sometimes, they build up a bit too much<\/p>\n
And I must sort through<\/p>\n
And weigh each mix of feelings<\/p>\n
And sift out illusion from the truth.<\/p>\n
I’ve been parenting myself so much,<\/p>\n
My kids can benefit, too.<\/p>\n
I’ve mastered cleaning up after myself,<\/p>\n
But still there’s more to do.<\/p>\n
I’m trying to stay aware of what’s most pressing,<\/p>\n
Make the most of time,<\/p>\n
And trust that my best is enough<\/p>\n
To sail through snags and come out fine.<\/p>\n
And I have found some new success<\/p>\n
With things I once did struggle with,<\/p>\n
But still a fear clings deep inside<\/p>\n
That if I stumble or I slip,<\/p>\n
Or if I rest a bit too long<\/p>\n
Or cut myself too much slack,<\/p>\n
That all I’ve built will tumble down<\/p>\n
And knock me off my fresh laid track.<\/p>\n
And it’s easy to feel lonely, now,<\/p>\n
Or like I haven’t time for much,<\/p>\n
But I feel a growing urge deep down<\/p>\n
To soothe myself and keep in touch.<\/p>\n
So much pressure I’ve applied,<\/p>\n
Such a fire I’ve lit under me,<\/p>\n
I’m not sure what will be left<\/p>\n
If I’m not pushing myself forcefully.<\/p>\n
But I’ve been studying compassion,<\/p>\n
And I grant myself grace.<\/p>\n
And I’ve completed much already,<\/p>\n
And this was never meant to be a race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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