Shiloh Sophia: In Times of Great Sorrow

Thank you to my dear friend Olivia for first sharing this beautiful and wise poem in our women's circle...

There are many wonderful and hopeful things happening in the world today and in many of our lives. At the same time, there are also many experiences that we are aware of and feeling individually and collectively that are incredibly sad, frightening, painful, and tragic. There is indeed a lot of trauma to hold in these times.

Over the years, I have learned the great value in being able to increasingly embody both joy and sorrow, gratitude and grief, uncertainty and abiding loving consciousness. May this one small gift and blessing from Shiloh Sophia be part of what helps empower us to remember to keep our hearts open and receptive, tender and strong, compassionate and wise and loving. May it be so. 🙏💗 Molly

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In Times of Great Sorrow

In times of great sorrow,

may you learn to be with the knowing

and not lose your joy.

In times of great collective undoing,

may you maintain a strong connection

to your inner self.

In the journey of intense grief

may you feel everything

and not lose your way home.

In times when it seems the truth is lost

may you hold fast to what is dear.

When you are healed enough

may you reach out to offer blessings to others.

May the revolution we are in need of

begin to rise in the heart of community circles.

And please, rest when you are tired.

We need you whole and ready to lead.

May this blessing go out to where it is needed.

Amen

— Shiloh Sophia

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