The Path From Here (Poem)

This gentle, original poem invites you to start right where you are on the path of life. When you are not sure where to begin, receive this poem as a moment of pause on the journey, and as an invitation to lean into compassion and rest before you carry on.

Transcript

You wonder where to begin,

So let me tell you.

The path starts right here.

In truth,

There's nowhere else it could ever start.

Perhaps that seems too good to be true,

That the road you seek is the very one already beneath your feet.

Or perhaps it disturbs you,

Since other paths look straighter,

And other travellers seem to know just where they're going.

You might feel lost and unsure,

But can't you see that every twist and turn has been leading you to here and now,

And making you into the only person who could walk the road ahead?

Dear one,

I know the journey to here has been long and winding,

And you've stumbled often,

Falling so hard you've lost your confidence.

Dear one,

I know you felt alone and so,

So tired.

It's okay to cry,

Rest a while,

That's what here is for.

The path will wait for you and hold you safe as you sleep,

Sending dreams to soothe and guide you.

You'll dream of a compass in your belly,

And when you wake,

You'll know you're exactly where and who you need to be.

When you wake,

You'll know how to begin.