THE LOVE THAT ALREADY IS.

There is something so incredibly intelligent in the pain of heartache, in a breakdown, in life not going according to the plan you had for it, in tragedy, in the loss or death of someone you so deeply love.

In also looking back to a time we berated our appearance, our not being good enough.

The heart breaks open to this love that has always been here waiting to be recognised.

To this angelic innate beauty that truly is.

You see what was already so beautiful in what is and was already here.

There can be a longing to talk, to hold, to return ~ even for the briefest of moments.

To kiss and hold ~ To look into the eyes of another and of your younger self ~ To say I truly love you.

You recognise that the little things that annoyed you would no longer matter and you would savour and cherish each and every moment.

The beauty is that you do not need tragedy and heartache for this to be recognised ~ It can be seen right here, right now.

In a partner leaving the loo seat up ~ In a child calling down for a drink an hour after settling them into bed ~ In getting caught in a downpour of rain without a coat.

So sip the over-sweet tea whilst listening intently to your grandparents repeated stories.

Allow the child to paint your nails terribly while telling you about their little worries.

Before rushing out of bed to work, turn over and stroke your partners face to remind them that they are safe and cherished with you.

Forgive your annoying parent, your nosy neighbour, for they too can so often forget ~ This.

Forgive yourself for the dark thoughts you have towards your ex and see the unconscious guidance you both gave to one another.

Live each day, each moment without the need to look back with longing.

See the beauty of the mess and chaos of your family, your friends, of strangers.

Hold yourself through the lonely, the angry and the painful moments.

Let go. Walk away if needed. With love. For you. For them.

What we are given here is truly a gift that can be remembered.

The ups and the downs of this extraordinary rollercoaster ride.

Right now.

Exactly as it is.

This Love ~ That already IS.

~

Jolene O’Brien.

🙏🏻❤️

(photo of my darling boy Elliott)

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