This weekend my sisterfriend has a story to share, as do so many of the beautiful, strong women I know. For all of you who are taking the brave step of sharing your stories out loud for others to hear, have courage. You are stronger than you know. You lived it, now go and share it. You may never know the lives you will change, but just know–you will. Go shine like the light you are. Love to all.
as you stand in the wings
watching the one sharing before you
all of your focus on the effort to breathe,
remember
why you are there
you have a story to tell
one from your heart
one that you wrote on the tear-stained paper
word by word
thought by thought
painting the picture
that was etched in your mind
there in the darkness
smile
you are about to reveal your soul
share your story
toss a cord out into the audience
know that it will be caught
as your words stir the hearts
of those listening
and you will draw them closer to you
with each pause, each spoken word
and in the end
you will step back into the wings
with a fuller heart
and a room full of friends
whose hearts will forever be changed
because of you
I Might Need A Nap 