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Inside the depths, the chaos of my mind
Desperate to let it go, leave it all behind

Everything melding, whirling, and grinding
Attempting to thwart me from what I’m truly finding

So much noise, all the monkeys clamoring around
Through all the illusions, I’m nowhere to be found

Swallowed by the guilt, the shame of it all
Into the depths of despair, l begin to freefall

It’s all too much to bear
I need to breathe, get some air

I’ll lie for a bit, until I find some peace
A form of surrender even if the tornadoes shall never cease

A soft ring cuts through the turmoil
Inside I freeze, I can feel my thoughts recoil

I want to pick up but will I know who it is
Surely I’ll recognize the voice, how could I miss

The call of my heart, allowing everything to settle just enough to see
The path that truly leads back to ME

I was standing with my feet in the sand
At the edge of a beach, where sea meets land

Beyond the horizon I fixed my gaze
When an angel appeared suddenly through the haze

It began to sing a song with a sweet melody
In full hypnotic trance, my body swayed involuntarily

“A being that once survived only in the darkness of night
Now here thriving in light, no longer hidden in plain sight
It’s time for you and the world to see
All that truly resides within thee
And now I bestow unto you
A sword that is so powerfully true”

It placed the sword in my hands, so heavy and light
Full of strength and courage and bravery and might

With one gentle movement I pierced through the veil
Through all the illusions and believable tall tales

As everything unraveled to the floor
I found myself naked in truth, no lies at the core

Then it said one more thing as the tide grew high
“Wake up! Wake up! Thy time is nigh!”

The clock read 4:44 as I awoke
And from the dream I did invoke

The true me
Rising from the ashes throughout my being

How beautiful to recognize at this angel hour
The awakening of a new yet ancient power

Heart beating so fast, I have to hold my chest
Thoughts swirling, asking if this is another test
More thoughts come, they rise and they fall
But not loud enough to stop me
I let them exist, no longer having any authority

Looking around left and right
Wondering if there is any protection but nothing in sight
No harness, no helmet, no safety precautions found
Just space between me and the unseen ground

Questions arise as I prepare to leap
Will I know how and where and when to land, it looks so steep
I’ve done this before from even greater heights
So why does it feel different this time, I feel no fright

Knees quaking
Body shaking
Yet the nervous system stays calm
You couldn’t tell by staring at the pool of sweat in my palm

Taking in a deep inhale
I close my eyes
And as I exhale
I feel myself move with ease
With a smile, I let out a sigh

Sometimes the greatest leap isn’t a leap at all
It’s not the size of the jump or the length of a fall
Sometimes it’s in a step or even a baby crawl
Sometimes it’s so minute it has you asking
Did I even move at all?
(Yes you did)

Even the smallest of pebbles is enough to move the greatest of mountains

A thought surfaces: Do I leave it?
A voice replies: No, put it back together

Curious, I pick up the first piece
A memory of the past transports me
I remember the hurt, the pain, the fear
It feels so real

It pierces through me
It stops me in my tracks
Breath shallow, barely there
Body frozen
Mind racing

It’s too much
Can I stop here?

No, keep going

Struggling, I pick up the next piece
Another memory
More pain

Breath racing
Body shivering
Mind screaming STOP

Yeah, that seems like a good idea
Can I stop here?

No, keep going

Pushing through my own resistance
I pick up another piece
Then another
And another

Following the voice telling me to keep going
Don’t stop too long to think
Breathe
Feel
Release

Eventually, pain is tolerable
Though body still uncomfortable
At times I want to crawl out of my skin
Mind is scrambled

This is enough right?
Do I stop here?

No, keep going

Picking up the final pieces
Seeing fragments of my reflection
The pain no longer stopping me
The fear subsiding

I arrange them like a puzzle
Piecing together what fits
Leaving behind the smallest of shards
Not chasing for it to be exactly as it was
No longer feeling the pain of what was

I begin to see new perspectives of the past
I see beauty
I see truth
I see possibilities

Body relaxed
Breathing normal
Mind a little dizzy
I place the final piece

A bright light shines through the cracks
I have to shield my eyes
Just for a moment

When they open, the mirror is whole
Not as it was before
Different
I see the reflection that is me
Whole and complete

You were never broken, you have always been whole, always complete, no matter your form.

1. INT. - DAY/TIME UNKNOWN

YOU are staring into the mirror, the human avatar you have chosen reflecting back to you. A Celestial Being is beside YOU, making the final adjustments before YOU embark upon your journey to Earth.
                             
                        YOU
        (admiring your avatar)                        
          Wow, this is beautiful. Though I’m a little confused, it’s so light.
          I expected it would be bulkier and heavier, especially with all that 
          I’m meant to work through.

                        CELESTIAL BEING
          This is you in your purest form. 
          We don’t carry things like lack, scarcity, or fear up here. 
          You’ll receive those things on Earth. 

                        YOU
           How will I know when and how to pick them up?

                        CELESTIAL BEING
           Oh, you won’t have to search for it. It’ll all find YOU. 

           We’ve already put in the order and everything is on schedule to 
           meet YOU in their exact places and times. 
           Everything will happen as designed.

           YOU won’t even be aware of most it...at least not at first.

            A lot will come through your family. 
            Then as YOU grow and interact with people and have experiences, more will 
            come and it will all mold to YOU.  

            YOU also have the freedom at anytime to do as YOU please, but that won’t stop    
             the lessons from coming, they’ll just keep coming in different forms until YOU 
             address them ...learn from them...grow from them.

            It’ll all keep happening for YOU until YOU are able to remember yourself 
            and why you’re there.

YOU hesitate briefly.
           
                        CELESTIAL BEING
            Are YOU having second thoughts? YOU still have time to change your       
            decision. But remember, there are a lot of beings waiting to go to earth. 
            The fact that YOU were chosen especially during this time means a lot.

                        YOU
            No. I just felt something I’ve never felt before. 
            It was almost like I was hesitant to move forward for a second.

                        CELESTIAL BEING
            Ahh...The portal must be opening.

            You’re beginning to feel the weight of the other side. That means it’s time to go. 

Takes one final look at YOU.

                        CELESTIAL BEING (CONT’D)
            YOU are supported, YOU are loved, YOU are protected. 
            The universe will always provide you with everything YOU need along your 
            way. 

            Do your best not to fall into the illusions, but if YOU do that’s ok. 
            Give yourself grace and compassion. 
            Love and forgive yourself through it all.

            Eventually, if YOU make it back to remembering, all that weight will release. 
            That said,  challenges will still come and you’ll continue to experience all the
            feelings and emotions, but it will make it easier to navigate through because 
            YOU know the truth inside of yourself.

                        YOU
            Thank you for everything. I’ll see you when my time on Earth ends.

                        CELESTIAL BEING
            I’ll always be with YOU, even when YOU can’t see.

And with that, YOU turn and walk towards a set of doors.

Celestial Being watches YOU walk away, knowing that it will be some time before YOU remember this conversation.

INT. - CONTINUOUS

YOU step into a room. There is only a huge screen in front of YOU with a cursor blinking. A message begins to type:

Welcome... 
YOU have been personally selected for a mission on planet earth. 
This is an exciting time for the evolution of this planet and all its inhabitants. 
This is the final confirmation before YOU enter. 
DO YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT THIS MISSION? Yes or No?

YOU select Yes and the screen dims. 

YOU feel a heaviness just as a black hole begins to suck YOU in with such great force and for the first time ever, YOU feel fear. YOU can’t see anything. YOU want to scream and turn back, but YOU can’t move. YOU plunge into darkness.

INT. - MOMENTS LATER

A message appears:

WELCOME TO PLANET EARTH. MAY YOUR JOURNEY BE A PLEASANT ONE.

The messages fades. Only a slight light remains.

Disoriented, YOU feel the density of planet Earth. Everything becomes hazy as it feels like memories of your true self are fading. It feels like YOU are being buried alive under the weight of it all. YOU do your best to remember yourself as everything fades to black again.

2. INT. - DAY - MOMENTS LATER

YOU open your eyes. YOU take in a deep breath and let out your first sounds -- a cry, letting the world know YOU have arrived, YOU are born.

3. EXT. - DAY/TIME UNKNOWN

Celestial Being breathes out a sigh of relief as it hears your cry knowing YOU have safely landed and your journey has begun.

                        CUE MUSIC
Welcome to the jungle, we got fun and games...

END

ROLL CREDITS

CREATED BY: YOU, SOURCE

BLUEPRINT DESIGNED BY: YOU

DIRECTED BY: YOU

WRITTEN BY: YOU

CAST:
MAIN CHARACTER: YOU
CELESTIAL BEING: YOU
SUPPORTING CAST:
THE UNIVERSE
GUIDES
OTHER BEINGS

Whether this is your first life, last life, or somewhere in between, may you remember who and what you truly are.

Inside a space shuttle about to launch into the unknown. The higher self is at the cockpit, performing all the final checks to ensure the vessel is in full alignment: heart, mind, body, nervous system, inner child, subconscious, and ego.

                        COMMAND CENTER VOICE 
          Commencing lift off in T-minus 60 seconds.

The higher self begins role call as all crew and passengers begin to take their places.

                        HIGHER SELF
          Heart?

The higher self looks over and the heart responds with a solid and strong heartbeat.

                        HIGHER SELF (CONT’D)
          Body?

The body touches the higher self gently on the shoulder.

                        HIGHER SELF (CONT’D)
          Nervous System?

The nervous system lets out a deep exhale.

                        HIGHER SELF (CONT’D)
          Inner Child?

The inner child lets out a squeal of delight and giggles.

                        HIGHER SELF (CONT’D)
          Subconscious?

The subconscious fills the cabin with a deep warm glow.

                        HIGHER SELF (CONT’D)
          Mind?

The higher self listens for the mind but cannot hear it from all the chatter in the cabin.

                        HIGHER SELF (CONT’D)
          Mind?

The higher self looks around calmly through all the noise.

                        COMMAND CENTER VOICE
          Commencing lift off in T-minus 30 seconds.

The mind enters, a little shaky but still calm.

                        MIND
          Woah! I didn’t think I’d make it.
          I got a little caught up in the thoughts and doubts. 

The mind buckles into its seat, breathing long deep breaths.

                        MIND (CONT’D)
          I still don’t know what’s going on, but I’m here now. 
          It’s just weird not being in control.

                        HIGHER SELF
          Ego?

The higher self looks back. The ego is nowhere to be found.

                        HIGHER SELF (CONT’D)
          We need the ego for the final safety check.

                        MIND
          It was right behind me.

                        COMMAND CENTER VOICE
          Commencing lift off in T-minus 15, 14, 13...

The ego saunters in, a little sweaty. It’s dragging a heavy duffel bag behind it with surprising ease.

                        EGO
          Phew! Didn’t know if I’d make it in time. 
          I got caught up in the comforts of the old 
          and it almost got me. I was tempted, but I’m here.

The ego buckles in and plops the overstuffed duffel bag onto its lap and opens it. Glorious snacks of all kinds begin to spill out. It opens a bag and indulges unconsciously.

                        EGO (CONT'D)
        (mouth full)    
            Chips anyone?

The higher self just shakes its head in soft amusement while everyone else erupts in laughter.

                        HIGHER SELF
          Glad to have you onboard. We’re all in alignment.
          We’re all in it together. 

The higher self looks forward completing the final launch sequence.

                        COMMAND CENTER VOICE
          ...3,2,1. Blast Off!

The space shuttle roars to life as all engines ignite and blasts off into space in direct line to the heavens above.

2. EXT. - DAY

A view of the space shuttle launching fully into the unknown.

END

You may not know fully where this adventure will lead, but all of you is trusting enough in the path. You’re fully aligned even when it’s not perfect. Yes, even through the noise, the doubts, the old comforts, through it all.

So breathe. Relax. Enjoy the ride — and the views. Take in all the views.

P.S. Here’s the video I made that inspired this little story.

Let it go

The outcomes, the expectations
The perfection, the control
The polish, the need to be understood

Let it go

The thoughts, the worries
The planning, the flurries
The words, the sorrow

Let it go

The disappointment, the feelings
The need to be just
The judgements, the criticism

Let it go

The beliefs
The weight that isn’t yours
All that no longer serves

Let it go

You can choose to let things go
You can choose to let them go at anytime
All it takes is your willingness
Commitment through devotion

So let it go
Let it flow
Let it snow
Did you feel that release?
My god, you’re already a pro!

Conversations all around
Babies gurgling and crying
Dogs barking

The leaves rustling in the breeze
The roar of the wind
The sunlight on your face

Voices echoing in the hallways
The stomping from up above
Life that exists around you

Do you hear it?

The beat of your heart
The current flowing through your veins
The sound of your breath ebbing and flowing

The voice calling you
The guidance whispering
The spirit in your heart

Are you listening?

Feel the bass, the snare, the drums
The melody of life
Bend and move with the rhythm

The world is your symphony
Your life is the orchestra
You are the conductor

Co-creating all from within

Thoughts
Actions
Beliefs and habits

They can change at any time

Emotions
Feelings
Challenges and discomfort

Only last for a little while

The body
The mind
The ego and subconscious

Are ever evolving, constantly going through cycles of death and rebirth

You are the constant
You always exist
You are infinite and divine

Your soul, your being

Do you see, Do you feel, Do you know

You see the fear beside you
The nerves the trembles, you feel it all
Sometimes you shake worried you’ll stumble
Yet you stay committed devoted and true
To the path that has been paved uniquely for you

You witness the chaos

The unrest
The unjust
But you don’t absorb
You stay grounded and centered
Keeping your peace

It’s not about being perfect
It’s not about control
You surrender the fight and let the resistance go

It’s about moving in your truth
Letting trust, belief, and faith lead, you always answer the call

Remember this
You are aligned
You are in frequency
You are embodied through it all