You’ve been hurt before.
But not by this person.
The one who hurt you did the same things,
but not with the same intent.
You were right to have your fences up,
but now you’re a jailor,
and it’s not just you in prison.
All who love you are in here too.
Please love again.
Fall again — This time is different.
And if it isn’t, you will rise again.
But it is different.
It is not the hot, flaming, all-consuming love that leaves you yearning till you burn out.
This is the calm, soothing, all-nurturing love that nourishes the better parts of your nature.
See who you’re becoming.
Everything that felt like a battle is now in flow.
Everything that felt like a resistance now serves you.
See your prayers answered.
Open up all of you,
and, for once in a long time, stop holding your breath.
Breathe in, breathe out.
You’re home.
– Osasu Oviawe