This Day

Thank you for this day, for this life, for this breath.

Thank you for the reminders, like glimmers of sun on rain-soaked leaves.

And thank you for all of the journeys, big and small, that have brought me this far.

Thank you for the love.

Thank you for the protection.

Thank you for the support.

Thank you for the wildflowers, the smiles, the hugs, and the hope. Thank you for the wind, and the laughter, and the stars.

Thank you for the grace.

Thank you for the grace.

Thank you for the grace.

Thank you for my gifts, and thank you for teaching me how to use them well.

Thank you for the Knowing.

Thank you for the everyday people. The people who do the work. The people who stay open. Who listen. Who speak. Who love.

Thank you to the musicians, to the teachers, to the artists.

Thank you to the animals, to the trees, to the children. Thank you to the rain, and the sun, the birds, and for each of your gentle songs.

Thank you, my heart.

And thank you to every other heart that stays open and contributes to the healing.

Thank you for my softness, and for showing me new ways that it can affect change – both within and around me.

And thank you for my sharpness, and for teaching me what it’s for and how to wield it with integrity and respect.

Thank you for the blessings.

Thank you for the lessons.

Thank you for this day, for this moment, for this breath.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

©️ Cristen Writes