How Not to Take in Fear Find a quiet path to walk alone. See how ocean waves roll with the pull of a capricious moon, and the ancient oak holds ground in a thrashing wind. Fling praise up to vultures circling overhead. Bow like nature to the coin tosses of circumstance. Consider a tree for a confidante. If the journey leads to water, count on faith to help you swim safely to the far shore. Climbing a tall mountain is a great remedy for fear; stride upward until you feel the generosity of Mother Earth. New muscles will evolve gently, proving you are stronger than any fear. How to Know Faith Before you can know faith, you must bear a message that knocks you to your knees, endure a shock that takes breath away, like diving into raging ocean waves on an icy winter’s day, although the blow may bring a blessed numbing, amputating most sensation left within, time will melt this fleeting shield forcing you to make your way toward the inconvenient truth; then, bene
Editors note : Today, in celebration of International Women's Day , we honor the expressed voices of women all around the world, which are so very valuable. We also honor the unexpressed voices of women, which are equally valuable, and which we long to hear. The following is a poem on these hidden voices, offered to us by Tracie Nichols, who facilitates workshops designed to help women release their voices. Journey of the Heart is giving away three of these workshop sessions today, in honor of all women struggling to share their voices. Now, some words from Tracie: Most of my life I've been exploring human and wild nature through words, making sense of this intriguing, sometimes overwhelming world we live in. Writing, especially writing poetry, helps me uncover... the truth of who I am. I know first-hand that writing poetry is a life-changing practice, that's why I facilitate writing workshops and groups for women, now. We all deserve the chance to transform the way we th