Breathe in, just breathe.

Breathe out – but it’s a shallow breath. 

A shade of darkness cascades over my soul.

Eyes closed. Chest tight. Fists clenched.

Drowning in the sorrow.

A mix of fear and ache – am I a human hurricane?

Harbouring the hurt. Sinking in the suffering.

Silence isn’t quiet.

Just breathe.

Be still my dear.

Come as you are,

and just breathe.

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Support systems need support systems.

As I sat in my space writing this evening and questioning how to properly articulate my thoughts and feelings, this first message came through from a dear friend. Immediately I was reminded of all the loving messages I’ve received.

"Thank you for being a light in this world. I love you Anna. You mean the world to me"

Words matter

You matter

"You don't want to thank me. I care about you. So just let me know if you need me in anyway. Stay strong and don't forget to smile every once in awhile"

Goodness matters

"You are my person. So grateful for my home team. Thank you for being my rock. Ilysm"

Kindness matters

"You're simply amazing with a huge heart and are not afraid to show it. You are loved and have a genuinely beautiful soul. It will all come together"

"I have full faith that someday soon you will be the person we all see you as"

Taking the time to tell or remind someone that you appreciate, love, admire, are inspired by or thinking of them matters

Words matter

You matter

Goodness matters

Kindness matters

“You never know what someone else is going through”

"Daily reminder that I love you and I miss you"

"Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you"

We are living in an incredibly vulnerable time. Please do not apologize for feeling the feels or being open, honest and raw in your conversations about it. Do not feel as if it isn’t alright to not be completely terrified or filled with grief.

But please – in a time when we cannot see our loved ones the way we yearn, hug them or hold them tight; at a time when joy might feel depleted –  use the intense power of dialogue. It replenishes the soul and restores hope. 

"I needed to tell u again ur amazing for everything u do !! Love it and appreciate it !! You are amazing !!"

Words matter

You matter

"When I read, and reread your beautiful message, it reminds me of just how caring, considerate and deep you are. Having you in my life is a gift"

Thank you, thank you, thank you. To the ones who listen, who understand, who console.

Each and every one of you are the light in my life and for that I am ineffably filled with gratitude. Your presence has shifted my life for the better, in good times and in bad. 

Thank you for helping to calm my storms. 

Kindness is a universal language. Be kind to one another. Be grateful and keep spreading joy.

TOGETHER, WE WILL RISE.

Be still my dear.

Come as you are,

and just breathe.

Sending my love and light to you all

Head up, heart strong

♡