"FLAME"
by Becky Hemsley
by Becky Hemsley
Striking a match too hard won’t light it.
In fact, it might break it.
And then there will be no light.
Piling too much on a fire won’t keep it lit.
And then there will be no fire.
Burning a candle constantly won’t keep it burning.
In fact, it will exhaust it.
And then there will be no flame.
Sometimes gently is better.
Sometimes little by little is needed.
Sometimes rest is necessary.
Sometimes gentleness gives us light
and space to breathe.
Sometimes gentleness allows us to come back to life again when we weren’t even sure if we still had that fire in us.
So don’t be too hard on yourself.
Don’t pile on the pressure.
Don’t burn yourself out.
Because your flame can’t stay alive like that.
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Becky Hemsley 2023
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