About Janet - 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.
Learning lessons from nature. Finding warrior self.
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.
Learning to let go
Making space for peace, love, trust and power.
Revealing and then releasing whatever is stuck – from way back in the corners – like dust bunnies under a dresser.
Little by little they are swept out the door.
But they are not all dust bunnies. Some are heavier than that.
And a big heavy chunk can be released -- all at once. It can surprise. Thud, like 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 for a moment.
With an urge to fall back. Fear can swirl in. A worried mind. A bad dream.
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 a summer shower.
Knowing it’s temporary – it’s okay.
Rest. Sleep. Sit in nature. Say a prayer. Go slow. Be quiet.
Stroke the warrior’s head. Cradle its face and smile into its eyes.
There is a strength, looking humbly within.
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 lets go of 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..
