It’s not easy

to change a lifetime

of training

to a new way

of Being~

to deflect the darts

of anger and insecurity

aimed at you

from Fear~

absorbing only those

you understand

you need to feel to be

Real.

It’s not easy

to change a lifetime

of conditioning

to uncover

a fresh and loving

Heart;

a mind that rejects

fruitless Judgements

of the Ego~

a Conscience

that denies the appearance

of strength

by the tearing down

of another.

It’s not easy~

becoming the person

you’ve always

hidden

even from Yourself…

but it is worth it,

and so

are You.

~Shelly~