Part Time Warrior
This warrior’s armor is an aura.
With roots coming out of its feet.
Flowers and leaves in its hair.
A song floating from its lips.
There’s a readiness.
Daring to feel it all. Take it on.
3:50 alarm and then a cold shower.
No matter how tired, questioning or confused.
A daily spring cleaning – sweeping out the dust.
Making space for peace, love, serenity and power.
The protective coating slowly flakes off.
Revealing and then releasing whatever is stuck – from way back in the corners – like dust bunnies under a dresser.
Little by little they’re swept out the door.
But they aren’t all dust bunnies.
Some are heavier than that.
And a big heavy chunk can be released -- all at once. It can surprise. Thud, like a rock to a dirt road.
It goes to the red earth and is beautiful sitting there.
Part of the landscape. An artifact – solid, wise and old.
Some days, the warrior stumbles and can still skin a knee.
When there is a trigger – an old hurt somehow creeps back in.
It settles in for a moment.
With an urge to fall back.
But instead of falling – instead of scolding or running away – or getting mad at oneself
The warrior sits down with intention and lets the tears flow – like a cleanse – like warm waves washing over.
Without fear, knowing it’s temporary – it’s okay.
Rest. Sleep. Say a prayer. Go slow. Be quiet.
Stroke the warrior’s head. Cradle its face and smile into its eyes.
There’s a strength, looking humbly within.
Wanting to be better.
Daring to see the parts not needed anymore.
Giving thanks for their protection.
Saying goodbye and seeing them to the door.
The warrior breathes in strength from the earth.
And let’s go of the debris.
Starts the day with gratitude and sets positive intention.
The part time warrior –
This warrior’s armor is an aura.
With roots coming out of its feet.
Flowers and leaves in its hair.
And a song floating from its lips.
Note: My assignment for blogging for 3HO (kundalini blog) was “The Spiritual Warrior: Courage, Integrity and Grace.”
“These times are demanding that we live as Spiritual Warriors—fearless, standing for truth, and lit from within by the radiance of the soul. The life of a spiritual warrior is a life of courage, compassion, strength and discipline. These qualities enable us to conquer our inner doubts and insecurities with steady determination and grace. In addition, as spiritual warriors we are called to stand up for the dignity and human rights of our neighbors, our communities, our nation and our planet.”
