Phoenix Rising

The value of stopping

Is rarely appreciated 

In the chaotic world

In which we live

The value of the silence

The stillness

The gentle witnessing

Of our thoughts 

Both in the 

Shadow and the light

Of truly feeling 

Each emotion

Both painful and joyous .

Of letting ourselves be

What we need to be 

For ourselves 

Stopping is just a pause

As long or as short 

As you need 

A breath 

It’s allowed

It’s not lazy

It’s not unproductive 

It’s necessary 

It’s valuable 

It is ok. 

Phoenix