proof of purpose

proof of love
proof of devotion
to my heart’s purpose
proof of meeting my fears
over and over and
never backing away

proof of life
proof of the power in my existence
proof of something bigger
bringing me back here
over and over and
​pushing me to grow stronger

proof of hope
proof of that undying fire
that burns in the
center of my belly
fueling my love for
all parts of this practice

proof of resilience
proof of keeping that promise
I made to my soul at birth
(to always follow my own path)
and trusting that the journey is
guided by some higher dharma

it’s in these small, simple moments--
the decision to arrive,
the laying out of the mat,
the intentional meeting of my feet
at the front line,
ready for another beautiful battle

that i’m reminded of
the incomparable power of
this practice in my life--

this is my proof of purpose