love will carry us through

how do you ride the downswings?

i have this tendency to
get lost in the shadows,
to sink down with the setbacks
and panic when life balances out
all of the beauty and sweetness
with long nights and darker days.

i forget about balance.
i forget that yin can be heavy
and sticky and while sometimes
terrifying, still safe.
still okay.
still necessary.

i lose my grip on gratitude
and feel stuck when the truth
is that i’m just merging
through a slow spot.
(‘keep your eyes on the road’) •

and there is much to learn
from these trying times--
the most profound lessons
are always found
in the darkness.

i have to tell my heart:

we won’t be on this road forever.
day will break again soon
(it always does).
and then,
i’ll see through the tall trees
and realize that
i’m always held in love.

everything will be okay.
everything is already perfect.