Naked woman perched atop a stool, curled up, arms wrapped around herself.
Photo credit: Eva-Britt Olsson

Perched.
Prepared.
Protective.
(Of myself.)

Willing to take steps into the unknown,
and at the same time,
doing so with discernment.

Checked in to myself.
Body, mind, soul.
Willing to truly listen to what the all-of-me, all parts of me, is saying.
Sounds. Sensations.
Shivers. Sighs.
Strength. Softness.

Language/communication/communion.
Comes in many forms.

Words flow from my mouth, but not solely.
Each and every part of me have ways of communicating, of sharing, of expressing.

I’m listening.
Hearing.
Honoring.