Love is putting me through the trials But I am a warrior and I will be brave I feel so acutely all that is happening g within my own brain And the brains of those around me More so than I ever have I'm trying to do everything in new ways Different than the habits that have governed my behaviors in the past With all that I know now and the knowledge I continue to gain It's important to be vulnerable even when it hurts And not to become callous To remain soft when surrounded by the harsh weather To remain warm when the coldness takes you in its arms To keep your heart, mind, and soul open And to engage in exercising the the plasticity of your brain Because an old dog can learn new tricks I won't feel helpless in any regard I won't be immobilized by fear Because I have no fear Only compassion and drive When I feel as though I am about to become fearful it tends to because I am beginning to experience cognitive dissonance And therefore a sign that I am engaged in thought ...
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