Deep in a frozen pond of murky water, Encased in hard packed layers of glittering ice, Under the constant chill of a dark wintery sky, Lies my greatest burden, And most precious treasure.
I've skirted around it a million times, Distracting myself with life's adventures. I've sat at its shore a million more, Tapping its impenetrable shell, Lamenting a wound too frozen to weep. Once a mud puddle of confusion, Flooded by pain and frustration, Darkened by misunderstanding and self-judgement, It became an ever growing well of grief and shame, Iced over in mistaken self-protection. Today, in the still silence of mid-winter, Under a soft blanket of freshly falling snow, I heed my Lover's call from deep within, Feel His warm glow in the touch of each snowflake, And clear the white powder from the ice. On this frosty pane, I find in my reflection, His beaming face smiling back at me. A thousand suns shine through His eyes, Illuminating this pit of arctic desolation, Into a treasure trove of revelations. Each frozen layer became a monument, To the myriad ways we learn to leave ourselves. Now the coverings melt in tears of humble recognition, Long held tensions released in gratitude, As this hardened warrior begins to weep. He takes my hand and we dive down, Through the grit and grime of past existence, His light making visible the teaching behind the pain, The iron shackles and golden chains, All distractions from His embrace. Until, in the depths of this same pond, Under the countless veils of illusion, He reveals the magnificence of my essence. Together, we shine truth and clarity in scintillating radiance, And step into the omnipresence of Grace.
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Dear Chloe, This is stunningly beautiful, and ever so hopeful! Thank you for sharing this journey of transformation and love!
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I’m so glad this resonated with you Holland, thank you for posting here. Hopefulness is such an impetus for courage through this journey isn’t it. I appreciate that reminder.
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Chloe this is exquisite! When we simply offer ourselves as the mold through which Grace can then flow, miracles and transformation indeed happen. Thank you for sharing💖
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That’s such a beautiful image, thank you Colleen!
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Precious friend, such a beautiful recognition in and of Grace.
Thank you dear Chloe, for the fresh lilac scented invitation to the Royal Ball, where lover and Love dance in perfect union. 🙂
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Thank you dear Logan, for this ongoing contemplation. Such beautiful imagery as the winter solstice approaches of the inner dance that beckons us in and up.
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