Tender Magic

Tender Magic

Moments 

when the bounty of love
flows free and true,
around and through.
They can peel away layers,
sculpt newness,
allow ease,
provide equilibrium.
What a wondrous sensation
relaxing into
these currents of health
can be.
A pause, a breath,
a time of noticing
what is
right there, right then.
Later,
in times of duress
when pain may come into play,
one can revive
the tender magic
of those moments.
Beautiful blessings
freely available to those
who choose to savor
their soulful significance,
allow them to be an antidote
to whatever may cause distress.

Sarah Carlson

January 26, 2020

The Delicacy of Softening

The Delicacy of Softening

Life lesions leave some parts of us
splintered, spiky, silenced.
As those places awaken,
begin to speak,
we must listen with care
for they have much to teach.
A toughness
may have barricaded them,
formed as necessary protection
from the causes
and effects.
This barrier likely has intricate facets.
As it loosens,
gentleness and kindness
to oneself
is vital.
Inner awareness,
faith in relationship,
belief in one’s validity,
are strong company
for the wonder of revival.
As those once sharp, stiff,
  broken places
mellow and mend
one can appreciate and welcome
the delicacy of softening.

Sarah Carlson

January 16, 2020

So She Moves

Photo by Emma Carlson

So She Moves

Onward.
A step, a stride, a stance,
a push, a pedal, a pause

 at a time.
Relief and renewal
safely nestled within,
solid and secure
she sinks softly
 into her own silky waters,
allowing the light of  Love
to enfold her essence.
She smiles
 with gentle acceptance
for what has been,
open awareness
of what is now,
lighthearted anticipation
and appreciation
for what will be.
Saturated with a billowing
sense of peace,
inner embers aglow
with eclectic energy and
worldly wisdom –
so she moves…
onward
with salient, vibrant, radiant
currents of quiet.

Sarah Carlson

January 7, 2020

True Reflections

Totally True Reflections

As you sit in the stillness,
recognize that you know
how to move forward,
though the way ahead
may be previously unexplored.
You know when to pause and breathe,
soak in the splendor,
contemplate a challenge.
You have the ability to read the winds,
ride the waves,
paddle strong and steady,
adjust the rudder along the way.
You have what you need on board,
including the freedom
to ask for
and receive help.
You are perfectly human
in your own
wonderfully unique way.
And, yet there’s a sameness
in the flow of connection
to others, to nature,
to the Divine.
So, go ahead.
Sit in that stillness.
Let clarity come
in beautiful,
crystal clear,
totally true reflections.
Sit and feel secure
in the solid vessel
that is you.

Sarah Carlson

January 1, 2020