Sacrifice

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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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