In stillness
we find calm
Let your mind settle
and your worries flow out

It's hard, I know
my emotions sometimes feel strong
I don’t know if I can stay afloat
or if I will drown

Take a breath
and another
soon you will see
the worries
the sadness
become distant memories

While they are gone
take the time
to focus on the light within
let it shine
let it grow
this is where your story begins

Let your story unfold
in the present
not the past
Fill each page with awareness
and lightness 
but don’t grasp
Because even holding too tight
to what you have now
will rip the page
of your present
and stop the flow

Let your story flow naturally
with every breath
in and out
Ride the waves 
of the present
and let your worries flow out.
-Alexis Cress

Sometimes in our busy days, we don’t take the time to really pay attention to what is happening within us. When we have a moment to ourselves, we often choose to escape the present moment by checking social media, watching television, or reading a book. Take some time to be with you during the day. Maybe this will be a time for seated reflection, or a walk in nature, or just a moment focusing on your breath as it comes in and out. Let your story unfold naturally, and you will find calm.

Blessings,

Alexis