Truth – Astrid's Words

You Are Enough

Not perfect, Room to come alive. Situations are for learning, Accept with grace, You are enough. No ideals, Experience life. Accept to continue to grow. No illusions, Reality. Love what is, -It was meant for you- Understanding will come with time. Truth will settle, You are enough

Accepting Truth and Embracing Reality

When I first started to recover from my stroke, I didn’t want to allow myself to believe that my disability would prevent me from my dreams. At the time, I hadn’t realized the full truth of my being. I was still believing in the illusion that a life without epilepsy meant that I could beContinue reading “Accepting Truth and Embracing Reality”

Loved Just As You Are

Eleanor came home from high school feeling tired and out of place. She knew she was supposed to figure out what she wanted and where she wanted to be, but she couldn’t sort her thoughts after listening to her classmates. In one class, students spoke of university and what they wanted to be for theirContinue reading “Loved Just As You Are”

Worry No More

Spiders ardently weaving To discover that their web isn’t only made of their believing Finding many threads that interconnect True understanding is beyond their intellect In confusion, it strives for explanations Choosing denial with hopeful estimations It chooses to weave above and far from the ground No longer knowing difference between how truth and liesContinue reading “Worry No More”

Courage, Whether Loud or Quiet

Inspired by “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” -Winston Churchill It takes courage to stand and speak It’s wise to know your ground Whether loud or quiet, you are not weak Take time to observe the sounds Get a feelContinue reading “Courage, Whether Loud or Quiet”