sometimes its easier
to look back
when things get tough
your legs stumbling
unable to bear
the burdens you carry
running back
to what feels easy
instead of being stuck
in the in-between place
of past loves
and could-have beens
don’t be scared, loves
your eyes shine brighter
than any star I’ve seen
and your heart loves deeper
than any canyon formed
and time moves slowly
not to cause you grief
but only to grab your hand
and tell you to live
here and now
-Nina Elise
When things get hard, I like to look back and grasp onto things from the past. Things that made me feel safe, wanted and secure. I always tell myself, “Nina – just because things get hard, doesn’t mean you should run back to what feels comfortable. Be here, and look forward – that is the only place you need to be going.” The future is uncertain, and things don’t always turn out the way you’d hope – but that’s no reason to take a step back. Keep your chin up – there are far better things ahead, better than you can even begin to imagine.
Wonderful! Great reminder that getting out of comfort zones is a good thing.
So hard but so good 🙂