The Journey Inward

Trust,
to myself first-
embodied, present, whole,
connecting to intuition and feelings,
identifying wants and needs,
examining my shadow parts,
dropping my defensive shield.

Trust
to my people-
belief, safety, love,
opening up and being vulnerable, 
taking a risk and being authentic,
giving and receiving,
dropping my defensive shield.

Trust
to others-
empathy, compassion, humanity,
without assumption and judgment,
with grace and benevolence,
expecting the best,
dropping my defensive shield.

Photo:  Greenwich, CT.  9.30.23 by LA