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Debbie’s Dialogue

As a young child my shyness hindered me from socializing. I put up a wall of invisibility to protect myself from speaking directly to people. Inwardly I had all the words dancing around in my mind. They silently transformed themselves into poetry; a beautiful journey in words depicting a diary of thought and emotion. I was angry with myself for not being able to verbally express myself feeling sad and alone. Today I cherish the shyness that kept me silent. I learned the art of attentive listening. I would sit with my grandma or aunt and soak in all the wisdom they had to offer. I gave them a place to share their experiences without interruption. I feel  my shyness was a gift. I became the observer and the quiet place to come home to. Today as a woman I feel my best assest is to be able to sit with others and listen to what they are experiencing in their lives at that moment. Sometimes in our chaotic lives we desire to be heard without advice, without judgement. It is a gift to have someone love us enough to simply listen. As a child I thought shyness was a curse and I longed to be different. Today as a woman I am grateful for my shyness, it taught me to be fully engaged and to listen.

A Fire Inside

A moment in time defined by the gentle flow of breath and the beating of the heart. A time of reflection, looking inward. Opening the door to the soul, welcoming you home to the fire burning deep within. This is where you embrace and celebrate the essence of who you are. Silence beckons like a cherished friend enveloping you with Its comfort and peacefulness. You have walked through the fire and now you exist into this equisite world with the courage to live and to love.