Close your eyes,
And shed those worries,
Clear your mind,
And find your center.
The world can be a wonderful place,
Full of joy and kindness and beauty,
A place where those who care about growth can truly make themselves free.
But in order to reach this place,
There are parts of the world to avoid.
Others' toxic demands and beliefs can create so much internal noise.
To thrive,
We need boundaries,
Clear lines the outer world cannot cross.
We need to shelter the peace inside of us,
Keeping our arms around feelings and thoughts.
It's not that other people are bad for you,
Or even that you should escape them,
But when it comes to what enters your sacred space,
It's crucial to protect your realm.
Your serenity is like a magic kingdom,
A home for your soul's greatest treasure.
It must be defended at all costs,
To evade losses too grave to measure.
Your spirit is such a precious part of you,
It guides your inner journey.
If outer messages obscure its voice,
The wisdom grows distant and blurry.
But if you craft yourself a suit of armor,
A mental threshold to block out excess,
You are protecting your mind,
Body,
And soul,
And preventing future distress.
You've worked hard to learn all you know,
You've labored to develop new awareness.
You have a right to keep that understanding intact,
To shield it from hostility and menace.
Breathe as deep as you can,
And feel the power of your well-being.
Release that breath and hold its power close,
And focus on your healing.
When it comes to looking after your peace,
You're the only one standing at the gate.
It's up to you to draw the lines and keep those boundaries straight.
Once you put that armor on,
The message to yourself is clear.
Harmony and wisdom are your priorities.
Nothing that weakens must come near.
Your time with self is precious.
Your progress requires support.
Commit to safeguarding your deepest truths,
Hiding them away from assault.
While the world does not intend you harm,
Its influence can be overwhelming.
When you have your armor in place,
You can filter out what's not helping.
Care for your soul as you would a child.
Watch over its gentle spirit.
Do what you must to keep it strong,
To keep your inner voice where you can hear it.
Namaste.
Beautiful.
