Strength of a Chicken

I was going to start out by saying how disappointed I am in myself. At how easily I throw in the towel. Choosing to let life happen because I'm too lazy (scared, tired, frustrated, whatever) to do what my gut says. And knowing that I've always heard to live in the moment.

But sometimes for me, the 'moment', is a dangerous place to be. Many years ago, the 'moment', had me living in seclusion behind closed doors for a month. Wouldn't talk to anyone or come out of the house. Not a good place to be. And that shames me into remembering what a coward I am. But then I started thinking that that moment didn't just prove my cowardliness but also the strength it took to pull myself out. I might even be tempted to say I'm far stronger than I give myself credit for. But it's a struggle to remember that.

"Sometimes you just have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down." Kobi Yamada

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The free fall

May not always be pretty

As I twist & turn & flail

And land in a crumpled heap

But I always manage to keep hold of one little 'feather'

Perhaps it represents 'Hope'?

Giving me the courage to climb back up 

For yet another try

Perhaps that's the key

To always get up

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Thank you all for your kind wishes. 

My sister is home recuperating nicely.

Mom-in-law is in hospital under observation but otherwise doing well. Huge hugs!