You Are Stronger Than Your Fears

In the light of day,

You can calm down your fears.

You can corral them with reason.

You can keep them at bay,

With the movement of the day.

But when the night comes, 

When you’ve slowed yourself down,

The seeds of fear,

Grow in your mind,

And in your body.

Fear arises within your belly,

Slowly at first.

Little bubbles of discomfort.

But as it takes over your mind,

Boulders of fear lay upon your chest,

Freezing you,

And weighing you down. 

Bring your hand to your chest, sweet one,

And touch the fear that’s here.

Let the warmth from your hand,

Move through the rock,

And pass through it easily,

Knowing what’s beneath. 

Your hand can feel the vibrations,

Of what’s underneath the fear. 

The determination arises,

As your chest expands to breathe.  

You can feel the stability,

Of your reliable heartbeat. 

You can feel the promise,

Of each new breath.  

Fear can be here,

It doesn’t have to take over.

It doesn’t have to blind.

It doesn’t have to stay.

You are stronger than your fears.