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Note:  There comes a moment when we have to face ourselves, decide whether we want to go on in the midst of our challenges and pain, or if we will succumb to hopelessness to spiritually and  possibly physically die.  It is a moment of decision that must be faced and acted upon.

Sacrifice Today I sacrifice my martyrdom. Today I cleanse my soul, Release the past and reach for the new. I'll look for the life I'm entitled to. I rise above my delusions. Pettiness and jealousy flee. I banish the painful illusions that For so long have imprisoned me. I am now free and unencumbered. Today I reach for the stars. A life of joy encircles and uplifts me, Erasing all the painful scars. I will live this day. Truly live it, as if it were my very last. Though engulfed by meaningless fears I'm no longer a prisoner of my past. I now face my shrinking terror. Today I step toward the light. There's nothing left to run from and no more Snarling, powerless demons left to fight. I take my life into my hands. Breathe deeply in Universal Breath. Every thought, every person, place and thing Now rings with Divine significance. I know that Divinity dwells with my spirit. Today God smiles behind my eyes. And looks upon the new birthed world With mirth, with pity, with joy, and expansive life. Today, I will live. Chula Fleming© 10/16/2012

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Date: 8/1/2024 8:44:00 PM
Thanks for sharing your faith in the Lord. Thanks likewise for your uplifting comments. God bless you.
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Chula Schlesinger-Fleming
Date: 8/2/2024 2:10:00 PM
You're so welcome. Your poems are wonderful, keep writing from your heart. Blessings
Date: 8/1/2024 8:33:00 AM
Such a powerful poem of transformation and emergence. Glad I read this today!
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Chula Schlesinger-Fleming
Date: 8/1/2024 8:38:00 AM
Nice to meet you, Tom. Thanks so much for your kind words. I look forward to reading your poems as well. Be Blessed

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