by Wilrieke | Apr 19, 2020 | Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Poetry, Spirituality
So. Here we are. Sitting down in front of the altar of life. The sacred herbs of devotion burning, leaving traces of smoke circling around our faces. The scent intense. This is what it all come down to. Witnessing the unknown unfolding, taking in all the sensations....
by Wilrieke | Apr 16, 2019 | Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Poetry, Relationships
My love, Today I choose not to be small. I choose to unfold all the little parts of me that desire to stretch and come alive. My choosing does not mean you have to step aside, or make yourself small instead. No, my love. I’m asking you to stand beside me, with your...
by Wilrieke | Feb 27, 2019 | Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Poetry
Leaving it all behind worries, sorrows, and doubts Letting your soul fly beyond the vast skies Allowing the unfolding of mysteries and stories That you never read in the books you devoured The movies you saw Or what they told you life would be like Holding the pencil...
by Wilrieke | Jul 13, 2017 | Poetry
Today I choose to bow my head from respect instead of ignorance, as I acknowledge all that is happening as an opportunity for growth, even if it’s unpleasant. Today I choose pain over suffering, as it is my choice to hold on to whatever hurts me – or to...
by Wilrieke | Jun 9, 2017 | Emotions & Insecurity, Poetry
Hey you, you there in the mirror, Reflecting me in all my facets. Sparkling painfully bright, Hurting my eyes And my heart. And yes, it cracks further open Allowing more light But casting darker shadows I didn’t see before. Hey you, you there in the mirror, My...
by Wilrieke | Feb 2, 2017 | Emotions & Insecurity, Poetry, Spirituality
Hey love, It’s okay – today. While the tears wash clean your face And your smile breaks open your heart Realize. There’s nothing you haven’t done Or have to do That got you – right here. Believe. While sometimes everything seems to...
