Kirsteen

I am moving forwards.

Like the seasons and the tides. Sometimes wild like the stormy sea. Sometimes gentle like a tranquil river. Sometimes crawling on my hands and knees. Sometimes dancing. Sometimes resting, resting, resting.

I am moving forwards.

With laughter, dance and tears. With each sunny day, each cat cuddle and each song. With each new moon, each ray of sun on my face and each touch of the breeze on my skin. With a heart as big as the sky and an imagination like a thousand books. With self-care, self-forgiveness, meditation and chanting. With community, friendships, support and vulnerability. With each time I raise my voice. With my ancestors beside me and within me. With grief and love. With so much love.

I am moving forwards.

The image is of a stepping stone that I made using concrete, glass pieces and glass pebbles. The sunflower represents hope and healing to me. Turning my face towards the sun like a sunflower. Moving forwards one step at a time.