I Will Rise

What may be happening, at this very moment, in our relationships, our families, our cities, our states, or our countries, can envelope us with a dark, paralyzing uncertainty. The world is an ever-changing place with some challenges being more difficult to weather than others. Some of us may be living in fear of our lives, our jobs, our health, our safety, or completely overwhelmed by thoughts of being imminently forced out of our homes or separated from our families.

How can we keep ourselves from sinking into despair?

What is crucial to realize is that no matter what is going on around us or outside of us, events have no power over who we really are, internally.

What that means is, that absolutely no one and no earthly power has the ability to destroy your inner spirit, without your permission.

While it is true that individuals may insult you, harm you physically or emotionally, harass, threaten, or be menacing, your human spirit possesses all the clarity and wisdom you need to overcome any of these assaults.

That, which makes you who you are; the human spirit, is timeless and ageless.

You already possess all of the inner fortitude and strength that you need to overcome any obstacle, at the very moment, that the need arises. Your amazing spirit can withstand any trial in life, providing you with all the necessary wisdom you need. Listen carefully to that still, small voice within you, gently attempting to gain your attention, so it can guide you.

As you feel it welling up from within, you will have the courage you need, to rise up and accomplish great things that you never thought were possible.

Just like moons and like suns, with the certainty of tides, just like hopes springing high…still I’ll rise. – Maya Angelou ☯

Reflections on Transcendence