Sometimes we don’t see the damage to our roots or the foundational core of our being until we’ve fallen or become visibly “cut down.”

It’s up to each of us to decide to lay where we’ve fallen to rot and decay away from whom we know we are Divinely, or to get up and walk into the space we know is ours to hold in the world... for ourselves and for one another. 

Don't be another ”Dead Man Walking” as sung by: Jeremy Camp. 

At first glance, some things may not seem so detrimental.  Take the first picture, which merely looks as if the smaller tree is providing some minor support for the larger tree. 

Upon closer inspection of the second picture from a different angle, we see the larger tree’s need was so much greater than the other tree had resources to provide, in keeping it aloft. 

Just as we humans tend to want to “rescue” fellow humans, despite knowing we lack the strength or capabilities at times by giving from wells not refilled enough or vast enough to draw from for the other’s needs... we can permit the uprooting of our inner peace and souls. 

It’s okay to say “No.”  It’s okay to make self-care a priority.  No, it is ESSENTIAL to make and take time for self-care. 

It’s better for everyone when we stop avoiding that “Little Voice Inside,” as Jaci Velasquez, sings so eloquently. 

Sometimes, things initially appear to be beautiful. 

Upon closer inspection, they can be the things that are most toxic, if not prepared correctly before ingesting. 

It’s important to not merely watch what we eat; but, learn about its background or nutrient base, as well. 

Everyone loves to hide our juicy bits, imagine how much easier life could be if we embraced sharing our vulnerability and lived life as “If We’re Honest,” as sung by Francesca Battistelli!  Fear would disappear! 

The Bible’s book of Mark in Chapter 5: 34…. depicts a story about the emotive… “If I could only touch the robe of Jesus… I’d be healed.”  

At our worst moments, those deep, dark moments we’ve felt alone and we didn’t give up… those were our moments… the moment we laid down our hurt/pain and “touched the healing robe of the Divine.” It's the moment we reached out for healing; but, when we listened in that moment, we felt the hand of the Divine resting on our hearts… hearing the whisper… “everything you need to heal… is already within you, my child.”       

Casting Crowns sings a BEautiful and heartfelt songs called “Scars in Heaven,” which talks about “the scars we’ve picked up along the way…” and how “they won’t belong to me and you,” once we’ve passed from this earthly life. Hallelujah there will be no scars in Heaven, except “on the hands of the one who holds us” each day we are on earth. What could we accomplish… if we lay them down, now? 

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Many times in life, we as humans sometimes try to hold onto things or certain people too much. Try as we may, we cling to antiquated notions of who we want or had known people to be, neglecting to see the ways they’ve changed and we’ve changed.  

Some folks tend to cling desperately to what was, failing to acknowledge that in order to receive new Blessings, we need to release the antiquated things and people… especially from within the roles we had always known them. Figuratively; and sometimes, literally. 

When people make their final wishes known to become a DNR, no matter how much discomfort we feel in the prospect of having to “let go” before we may be ready, we need to honor these important fundamental beliefs and human rights. If someone tells us they want us to honor that is their wish, we need to stand in whatever spiritual and life truths brought them to that decision… and honor it. If we cannot, we need to let anyone who has asked us to make those decisions know we cannot be the person to honor their wishes… so they can find someone who will honor all of whom they are. People have the right to whatever way they wish to leave this life, including refusing certain medical procedures, treatments, etc. according to their life story, their spiritual  beliefs, and so forth. Please honor however your loved ones request to be released from this physical realm… as passing in a manner more conducive to all they were, permits a more peaceful energy/soul transfer onto the next leg of their journey. Everyone deserves a peaceful passing. 

Often in life, we fear that which we do not understand. Sometimes, we don’t even know everything that we do not understand; because we don’t know… what we don’t know!  

We can ask for help; but often, only if we feel we know what help to ask to receive. When we don’t even know where to begin; because we feel we’ve asked for everything we know to ask about with regards to help… sometimes… it leads to death. Too often, relationship death, mental death, soul death, spiritual death, and if not addressed soon enough… perhaps physical death.  

It’s up to us to monitor the levels of our health in all of these arenas… and to make the adjustments needed for optimal health for us and each of our relationships. 

We need to not fear letting go of things or people that are meant to be seasonal in our lives. Whether it is our jobs, our spiritual homes or practices, our physical fitness routines, our nutritional health practices, our creative outlets, or our relationships with others. If we are to learn and grow, as we are here to do, we need to not be stuck in the mindset of controlling or hanging onto things that we need to release… in order to make room to welcome the next gifts we are to receive for the next portion of our Divine journey. Sometimes, in order to not die… we must let go, to let... growth!