Thankful for Peace

I have so much to be thankful for.

Gratitude pours out of me like breath,

steady, calm, easy.

Tonight, I am especially thankful for peace.

Thoughts that are mine.

No anxiety.

No questioning myself or any situation I am in.

No push and pull of should I go or should I stay.

No settling for conditions that deplete me.

Just openness.

Love.

Connection.

Authenticity.

New dreams.

Exciting plans for the future.

A true safe harbor — within myself.

I chose myself.

I chose belief over fear.

I chose not settling over comfort and familiarity..

I breathe gratitude today because I braved the unknown.

And chose me.