BUTTERFLY

Maya Angelou's story resonates in my Heart.  Too many of us have experienced the heavy burden of sexual abuse and rape. Too many.  The aftermath of shame and grief can tear holes in our bodies and wreak havoc in our lives. But there is hope. I want to take this opportunity to share a poem that I recently wrote during my morning Sadhana, or yoga practice. Following the poem, I have posted a very powerful short film that has given me GREAT inspiration as well.  I hope these little gifts spread some Light into your day. You are not alone. We are in this together, as One.

THE BUTTERFLY

The importance of safety is oftentimes underestimated.

A place to call home, where you can rest your head happily, is so often taken for granted.

When her every waking moment is filled with fear, a child will grow weary and apathetic from the pain. Overstimulated and misunderstood, she will hide away inside, waiting for someone to find her there.

Curled up in a ball, she will continue to contract until the energy is so potent, it can no longer be contained. 

Rage. 

Screaming on top of her lungs, lashing out at all the things that trigger any shame, she is a fire ball of energy. Uncontainable and dangerous to herSelf and others, searching for the safety of control.

If she could only grip the reigns tight enough, there would be nothing left to fear.

If she is lucky, the girl will soon realize that control is a mere illusion. Releasing her grip, she will slowly unravel, softening into the deep sorrow she holds inside.

Like a caterpillar spinning its cocoon, she will create a soft space for herSelf to sleep in. Weeping and shedding, she comforts herSelf as no one has before. 

A glimpse of safety returns to her Heart and the energy of Love expands throughout every cell.

The more she Loves, the safer she feels and the stronger she becomes.

Stronger still, this Love is extended to those around her. Forgiving, accepting, and surrendering to all that is.

The Light, so bright, saturates every aspect of her now, and she becomes the safety she has longed for so many times before.

Fully transformed, the Butterfly emerges. 

Ready to fly.

Safely.

Home.