Your darkness is welcome
Your shadow is part of you too
Don’t run from it
Or deny it
Embody this part of you
If you don’t turn to face it
It doesn’t mean it goes away
It will fester inside
And cause all sorts of harm & lies
And create conflict within & without
Don’t run from what’s uncomfortable
Lean into it and see
What this lost part of you is trying to get you to see
Yes, it takes courage to dive into the darkest places inside
But if you only hold onto the light
You are denying half of who you truly are
You must feel it, embrace it, and hold it in love
Then it will move through in tears or in bliss
Know it is all accepted and part of this intricate dance
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-Anaia Sundara .