Sometimes We Lose (And That's Okay)

"We are more ourselves after we have lost." This poem is a reflection on how gain and loss are intricately weaved together that they can never be separated. A loss is not just a loss.. but also a gift of space, clarity, and expansion. May we remember our true strengths in all the ups and downs of life.

Transcript

Sometimes we lose and that's okay.

Sometimes we lose a relationship but we win ourselves back.

We lose a promotion or a job opportunity.

But then we win some time to spend with loved ones,

Improve or redirect our plans.

Sometimes we lose our health but we win back our peace when we are forced to rest and be still.

Or we may lose the dream but win the lessons we wouldn't learn otherwise.

Sometimes we lose ourselves in the drama and the chaos and the mystery.

But in the end it all clears out and we remember who we truly are.

We are more ourselves after we have lost.

Whatever we sacrifice brings us back the space of awareness,

Compassion and understanding that is denied in the world.

It is mostly through losing that we regain our focus on these divine gifts and ultimately add to it in our awakening.

In this journey of life there are no losses and gains.

There is nothing that is truly just ours.

Instead,

In this life there is simply movement,

Expansion and evolution.

May we always see the bigger picture.

There is purpose in every moment.

Everything is alright.