SAASWATHA KRISHNA

 When my weight sinks into the ground and holds it with intensity, I will not reminisce over the times my body heartily challenged gravity but I will celebrate my spirit that pulls me back to my feet.  With awareness of the new found boundaries my body faces, I will not lower my head in shame or misery but bask in the glory of my skin and the beauty of my resilience despite my circumstance.

The stillness of the night sky, the faint twinkle of the stars. The reassuring deep breaths and soft chirps of birds from a distance.They all tell me to listen and to take a moment and engulf in the present. The present gives us indefinite hope for the future. The predictability of nature, reminds me that I can rest my head and close my eyes and when I wake up, the sun will be back, the birds will be chirping and my breath carries on. 

Here you go, Universe. I give me to you. The most honest, vulnerable, raw version of me. I know you won't treat me any different than billions of people in this same existence with emotions and lives as complex as mine, so I won't ask you to treat me well. I won't ask you to show special sympathy on me. I won't ask you to shower me with blessings or ask you to do everything in my favour. I ask you this. Teach me to be strong, to be tenacious. Teach me again and again the value of kindness beyond everything. Show me the worst but also keep showing me the best in humanity to restore my faith after the worst. Give me the insight to recognize that guidance comes from the toughest times.

~An ode to my body~  Irrespective of all the seasons that have passed by, my body still remains supple and full of life.  It tells me brave tales of persistence and pushing through.  My body extends itself beyond it's functionalities and purposes to teach me lessons of rebirth, kindness and the power of softness.  . . . Our bodies is our home. Give it love, give it nutrition and it gives back health and sustainability.  If you're struggling to love yourself or the body that you were born in. Take it as slow as you can. List down 5 parts of your body that you admire the most. Not just for its attractiveness but how well it functions for you.  Thank your arms for getting things beyond your reach. Thank your shoulders for carrying the weight of your intelligent brain. Thank your legs for taking you places and letting you explore. Thank your skin for its adaptability, how well it protects you and keeps your vital organs safe. Thank your heart for giving you an opportuni