Cup your hands around the emptiness, feeling its weight and texture. Let it seep into your being, becoming a part of you. Embrace the void, fall into it with grace, and let it shape you like clay in the hands of an artist. Light candles to guide your way, lanterns to illuminate your path, matches and campfires to warm your soul. Follow the light, let it fill you, until you are brimming with its brilliance. Let the darkness within you collapse, giving birth to something new and radiant.

Growing up is a journey of acceptance, of finding comfort in the softness of your belly and the body that houses your spirit. Adorn yourself with emotions, let them be your tattoos. Touch the rough bark of trees, feeling their strength and resilience. Burn incense to honor those you miss, those you loved, and the child you once were. Allow yourself to be overwhelmed with emotion, to tremble with its intensity. Then, pause. Breathe deeply. Unravel your innermost self, weaving your essence into something untouchable by the world.

Step outside, stand at the crossroads of your life, and offer the best parts of yourself to the universe. Let go of what remains, small enough to skip across the surface of a lake, watching as it sinks slowly, softly, into the depths.
Rise and walk away, leaving the past behind. Do not look back. Embrace the journey ahead with a heart full of light and a spirit unbound. 🙏🏾❤️

©️ Beatriz Esmer