“Against All Odds: The Heart Must Remain...Open”
A dialogue between shadow and soul.
The darkness whispers, “You are unforgiven.”
— I forgive you. Forgive yourself.
Guilt mumbles in the distance, “You failed. You should have done better.”
— I hold no blame. You are blameless.
Regret murmurs softly, “What if you’d chosen differently?”
— I remember the good—you unlocked my compass.
Fear hisses, “You’ll fall again. You’re not enough.”
— The door is open—step through, lightly, effortlessly.
Doubt gossips & sighs, “Love was wasted here.”
— Love is never wasted. Love multiplies.
A hint of irritation pricks, “Why did you even try?”
— Because love is worth the risk. And you, always worthy.
Anxiety rattles, “You will never be ready.”
— Healing is a table set for two, with room for quiet joy.
Indecision stammers, “You should turn back.”
— Trust the path beneath our feet—it once led us to each other, and we rejoiced.
The shadows build a shrine to sorrow—
— But I light a flame and call peace forth.
— Our laughter was a lamp—did you know your smile chased my shadows away?
And in the space between what wounds and what mends,
— Keep your heart open against all odds; be vigilant, love yourself—heart-open-wise.
