(R)ealising, that of all things I’ve experienced in my life, this is the opportunity to be the most honest -
knowing my potential, and reclaiming it as mine, in a way that is both humbling and modest.
(E)voking fears and anxieties, that have long kept me down -
choosing instead, to recapture the green and blissful inquisitiveness of nature, rescuing my frown.
(C)omparing myself to others, or the way I used to be, is draining, unhelpful and despairing -
I prefer the curiosity of seeing, who I, and others may become, and gaining new ways of caring.
(O)utcast feelings, of the circles where I used to belong -
repossessing my potential, and creating true relationships, which are both nurturing and strong.
(V)anquishing the stigma, hurt and pain, from others and within myself -
getting the professional support I need, to retrieve my unique story from its lonely shelf.
(E)mbracing my power over the things I am able to do -
salvaging my hope and choices, as I walk my own courageous path anew.
(R)egaining my connection with purpose, gently, in mind, soul and body to be –
mental illness may be a part, but does not need to define me.
(Y)ou are not the same, but can grow more valuably by understanding your how –
because in finding your gifts, you are more precious as you are right now.
A poem by Sasha