Gentleness as Strength

Do not mistake my gentleness for weakness because it does not fit into your paradigm of strength.

I have lived many lives within these 36 years, dying and transforming many times. This gentleness was born within those depths.

In the place of the in between where I meet with my spirit and my ancestors and guides.

In the place of stillness and silence, the gentleness is birthed. The empathy for those around me, the patience, the humbleness and humility.

This world has not hardened me, but smoothed out my hard edges.

As it will continue to do as I fall more and more deeply in love with myself and all surrounding. As I come into deeper awareness of myself and where these hard edges lie, because I am sure there are many more to be polished.

May I continue to listen to those around me and to my own inner voice. May I continue to sit in the stillness and silence so I may discern the path ahead. And may I treasure the gentleness that has been born from the fire of the North.