One foot after the other leaves the ground. The safety, the security, the comfort, of the stable terrain I evolved to walk upon transforms quickly into the harbinger of my doom. As I lean back to search for my next move the exposure to the wind, and to the subtle, yet unbelievably powerful force of gravity reminds me of the risk I have taken. Can I trust her with this precious gift? The only way to discover the answer is to have faith, and let go of all reservations.
My muscles are fatigued, and my concentration loses focus on the present task at hand. I breathe deeply, trying feebly to regain my composure. Beads of sweat accumulate in the ends of all of my pores; my hands are clammy; my brow is furled; my veins are bulging. Can I trust her with this precious gift? The only way to discover the answer is to have faith, and let go of all reservations.
The sharp end has me in its fatal gaze- I let go. A death defying scream bursts from my lips, emanating from the core of my being. A rush of light and energy temporarily blind me. I am not dead. She caught me.
This is dedicated to the people whom you can trust with your life. The bonds we develop through the shared experiences that challenge, enlighten, terrify, and humor us- the ropes that connect our lives- are built on faith, vulnerability, compassion. loyalty, support, time, mutual respect, and much, much more. These relationships help us believe in the reality of our incredible power, and teach us how we can overcome our fears. Creating shared meaning and purpose within these relationships teaches all of us how to love our self, so we can learn to love other people.
with Love,
Laron R. Lemon
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