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“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” – Lao Tzu
Releasing is a process of realization that we carry self-imposed as well as systemic weights which detain our growth. Life circumstances and situations paint a picture replete with emotions as messengers informing us it is time for change. Change, sometimes not an easy step to take, requires courage to accept and determination to change what we can. The following poem describes an experience of observing an aspect of life as if it is a picture and identifying what no longer works, what feels uncomfortable, and then drawing on faith as courage to detach from the weight(s).
Clutter: It’s Time to Grow
©Gloria J. Lawson
I take a look at my life
I see what’s there that I do not like
I search my mind to know
the greatest vision to inspire my growth
The lesser in my life is that
which I have consumed
it takes up time and space
and jeopardizes my universal faith
I’ve nurtured it
I’ve entertained it
so much so it’s pulp
It’s time for me
to release it
and set free my soul
that I may live closer daily
to that which inspires my growth
I give up the clutter
for it needs new energy too
it has become the lesser
though once it gave me much value
I let it go
I kick it out
it creates the pain to propel my flight
For I have a greater vision
that brings acceleration to my living
the clutter once of value has served its purpose well
And now it’s time, it’s simply time to ascend
another level another rung on my ladder
I lighten my load
I feel the surge of faith
lifts me up
I sacrifice the clutter once of value to my life
for I have a greater vision
it’s time for me to grow
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The lyrics to a song written and performed by Rickie Byars, the Music & Arts Director of the Agape International Spiritual Center, express recognition of a significant factor. It often seems to be outside our immediate purview that we are not ever alone, that there are forces working on our behalf.
I Release
(c) Rickie Byars and Michael Beckwith, Eternal Dance Music BMI
There was a time in my life
Thought I had to do it all for myself
Didn’t know the grace of God was sufficient
Didn’t know the love of God was at hand
But now I can say if you are discouraged
Struggling just to make it through another day
You’ve got to let it go, let it all go…
And this is what you have to say:
I release and I let go
I let the Spirit run my life
And my heart is open wide
Yes I’m only here for God
No more struggle, no more strife
With my faith I see the light
I am free in the Spirit
Yes I’m only here for God
-Gloria Lawson Sylvester
“I am my ancestors and a Sacred African Woman Elder appreciating my value and service to the global community. The expression of my worth comes through the arts of poetry, visual art, music, and professional speaking.”
Profile: An author, poet, professional speaker, workshop presenter, and appointed Poet Laureate of the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel in 2000, Gloria published her first book of poetry, Prelude A Demonstration of Life (2000) and College Planning and Funding Handbook (1994), acted as Poet-in-Residence in private and public schools (including special education students) teaching character development principles through her personal project, Self-Empowerment Through Poetry. Gloria will be publishing two books of poetry in 2018, including one for children.
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