no matter what, you are going to be ok

Dear sweet little poppy

We have been stuck here for a few days now, haven’t we?

 I’ve been searching and hoping for some magic solution

 that would make our life comfortable enough,

 that you would be willing to come out. 

The truth is, life doesn’t work that way.
Coming out and staying present in life is hard.

 It takes courage to step out and accept things as they are.

  You also have every right to feel jealous of the little boys. 

They are allowed to be who they are.

 They are allowed to express their emotions

 and you were not given that opportunity.

 But things are different now.

 You can tell me anything in any way you please.

 I will listen to you and allow you to have those thoughts and feelings.

 I am also here to calm your fears and remind you that you are deeply loved.

 When you come out things will not be perfect.

 The little boys will still whine and cry.

 Sad things and frustrating things will happen.

 All of those things help us grow up

 if we try to learn from them.

 I’m not going to lie and say “things will get better”,

 but I will be honest with you and say

 “no matter what, you are going to be ok”

Love me,

The Strong One

“Fear is a natural reaction of moving closer to the truth.

 If we commit ourselves to staying right where we are,

 then our experience becomes very vivid.

 Things become very clear when there is nowhere to escape.” 

“Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.” 

Pema Chödrön