In Space

Time and space push and tug.

Time seems to stand still and race.

Space seems to change, shifting too fast

The real challenge is to 

stand still in your own space

when days before have been 

filled with 

going and doing and being

only for others.

Suddenly 

there is great responsibility 

to yourself and to others.

Be still.

Breathe.

Know that all is well in this moment.

No one knows what’s next in this world, so

Stop.

Think.

Stretch out your arms.

Stand still slowly in the midst

of this busyness and fright.

Stretch your arms wide

And feel your own space.

“Check your passions that you may not be punished by them.”

~ Epictetus, Enchiridion