You Were Meant for This
/When the moment comes
and the fear hits you
and you want to run,
I hope you take a breath
and I hope you stay.
I hope you listen to the sound of your heart beating in your chest,
I hope you feel how your whole body has come life
and you were meant for this.
I hope at that moment— in spite of the fear,
and as you wake up—
you let go
of everything you thought you had to be
and you let who you are—
every ounce of energy and power and vitality—
be exactly
what you need.
I hope in that moment
you see
you were meant for this.
Reflections on dipping in 30-something-degree water.