not every day has to be significant
you don’t have to change the world
or solve a crisis
or sweep up the ashes of a fallen fire
may the air that fills your lungs be enough
may the goosebumps that rise on your skin from the chilled air stimulate you
remind you
awaken you
make you remember that you’re here
may you be grounded
may you feel your heartbeat
in the souls of your feet
and your blood flow
from your nose to your toes
because taking up space is purpose
one that you were given to do
it’s not your responsibility to do it all
or even most
or some
because if all you did today
was turn your face towards the sun
when the shadows looked more welcoming
then my darling, you have already won
