Today.....is a New Day! The dawning of a New Era. The birth of something great.....But what?
I don't know yet.....But it's definitely here.....
Today....I walk tall. I walk forward step by baby step towards the Sun. The Light. I walk in my Authenticity. Speak my Truth and Celebrate my Self-worth. Happy and Whole. I take full responsibility of my Life and my actions on this ride that we call Life on Earth.
Today, here and now, not in any of the weeks that was, but in this very presence, I release all that is not mine to carry. I lay down my sword. I realise that I don't have to be on the constant defense. I don't always have to fight. That I can chill, relax, rest a while and just be. Knowing that I am ready and sharp for whatever comes my way. I Trust my resilience, my focus. I Trust my instincts. I Trust in Me.
Today I Rise in the solidarity of my I Am. Building from a foundation of Strength tempered over many moons of hardships. I build and forge with the Courage of my convictions. Of the Hopes of my Dreams. Planting seeds as they fall, to birth, sprout and grow, with vitality and Life. I know in my Heart that I will not see all of my seeds sprout or grow in this lifetime. But I find consolation in my knowing those seeds will still be there for further generations to discover....Or my future self to unearth and re-invigorate in another time and space. Remembering..... Soul worthy activations and memories.....
Today I am Brave. Because I choose to be.....I turn around and look at the path of where I have come from and I See....the Stars that I began with. No map to navigate my way. Only the tiniest lights from above and my inner compass to find direction on the Journey of Life. I have made mistakes yes, too many to name here, too many to carry under the burdens of shame, embarrassment, guilt, heartbreak and betrayal. The path got lost, the load got heavy and the Journey came to a standstill. And you and I know well enough what stagnation does for the Soul.....So today, I put out the call. To the fellow Soul Tribe who know how to catch you when you fall....
In my experience this has been the Sisterhood.....The bad ass next of kin Soul Sisters who have enough magic in their bones to know when you are about to lose your shit and they call you on it at the right time.
"I call upon the resilience, strength, and support of all
the women who have walked before me. With them beside
me, I never walk alone."
Rise Sister Rise Mantra
Thank you!
To the Sister who just knows when to pick up your kid for you, bath him and feed him AND make you dinner, so you don't lash out in anger and then regret it because you are exhausted from all your overthinking and head fuckery.
Or to the Wise Mother who drops random cakes and homemade sausage rolls that your kid loves, because she knows that there are nights when you can't possibly step foot into the kitchen, let alone have the energy to prepare a meal after working all day and your kid needs to be fed.....
Or the Sister who holds you when you lose all hope in humanity and have nothing in your reserves left to give, she gives you her shoulder to cry on, holds you and massages your feet. She spoon feeds you cake when you are getting a divorce, brings cigars or makes up a bed at her house in front of the fire so you can just rest your weary eyes and wake up when you want to.
To the Fairy Godmother who comes down out of the mountains and appears at the perfect moment, usually when your anxiety has hit an all time high, she comes bearing the gifts of Mother Earth. She brings fruits and herbs to make medicine, a bottle of her finest mead and her trusty tarot cards and proceeds to call to your ego to pull it's head back in as you already know in your Heart you've got this.....
Or to the Sisters who take you out on a date to chat, laugh and drink wayyy too much beer in the hope that some knight in shining armour God will come and take you off their hands....(haha) only to have to drive your very smashed, horny ass home and put you to bed and pray that the hangover they are anticipating won't kick your said horny ass tomorrow.....
To the Sisters who bring wine and dinner, throw some oracle cards, paint nails and share Star Wisdom on long, cold nights, when the Sisterhood is needed, just because it feels like home......
Or the Sister who responds to your lonely text messages at 1am because you KNOW damn well that big ass full moon is keeping her awake too....
Or the Rebel Lioness Sister whose car boot and roar helps you to move house when you leave that man, and drives with you into the sunset to start your new Life.....
Or the Aunty/Sisters kin who pick up your kid, feed him, love him and give him a sleepover so you can have some head space, have a bath, be a woman, or just go get a shag!
To the Godmothers who show up with some timely Motherly Wisdom, a hot water bottle and a good book because they know it's more comforting and reliable than any date you have been on lately....
To the Wise Women who hold space for you, heal you and call to check in and make sure you're still alive. Who offer you a job whenever you need it so you can put food on the table and a roof over your kids head.
To the Sister who runs a tight ship and knows how to jump ship and pull yours in when it all gets a bit loose and cray cray....She helps you to re-align your course and drop anchor if you need to and brings wine and whiskey....always has wine and whiskey, because her ship is a pirate ship too!
To the Sisterhood of Support who unknowingly send out webs of Love and Care every time they give a shit to a fellow Sister. I Love You!
Little do you know how much you knit together a new world. A world dreamed into being by other Sisters, Mothers and Women who know how shit life can be sometimes and they pick up their goodwill and support and a bottle of whiskey to nurture you back to Life, so you can go on supporting and being grateful for the Sisterhood too! I KNOW I wouldn't be here today without the Love, Care and Support of the Sisterhood and my Heart is eternally grateful for this Wise Web, woven to catch you when you fall and to provide safety and comfort when required and hold you until you can Rise up again.....
RISE SISTER RISE
When your plans and schemes and your hopes and dreams beg for you to let them go.
Rise Sister Rise.
When the life you have so consciously created all comes crumbling down.
Rise Sister Rise.
When your soul is heavy and your heart broken in two.
Rise Sister Rise.
When you gave it your best, and it wasn't quite enough.
Rise Sister Rise.
When you've been beaten and defeated and feel so far away from home.
Rise Sister Rise.
When you find yourself in a million pieces with no idea which bit goes where.
Rise Sister Rise.
When you have loved and lost. And then lost again.
Rise Sister Rise.
When your wings have been clipped, your spirit dampened and all you hear is a whisper.
Rise Sister Rise.
When you finally beg mercy to your calling but have no idea where to start.
Rise Sister Rise.
Rise for you. And Rise for me.
For when you Rise first
You make the path brighter for She.
- Rebecca Campbell
To the Collective Feminine Spirit who Nurture your Soul and would never let you fall alone. Never let you go homeless, hungry or broke. Today is your day. I salute and bow to you in Gratitude. For Today we Rise. The Sister in me recognises the Sister in you. I believe I have found my cause. Because.....My Life is your Life......I cannot do this without you......
Blessings with all my Heart in Love and Whiskey
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