Stillness.
Pausing, reflecting, resting.
Absorbing the sun, the wind, the sounds.
Feeling the veins of the leaves
that mark our path.
Sensing the movements and motions
around us.

Recognizing where we are
and what is.

Where we are may be fragile.
It may sway in the breeze.
It may feel
unsteady.

Do we stay?
Do we sit?
Do we hop?

Do we recognize
our own strength and power
to move,
to change?

Stillness.
Pausing, reflecting, resting.

Recognizing.
Becoming brave.
Summoning courage.

Bravely, courageously choosing
to stay
or sit
or hop.

Living, loving, breathing
on whatever path we choose.

Absorbing the sun, the wind, the sounds.