I was birthed into darkness from chaos. Everywhere I looked, listened, felt, there was only doubt. I tripped, stumbled, fell, I feared every step I took. When I could not go on, I collapsed a mangled mess. I cried. I pleaded, I screamed for help until I had no more voice. With barely a breath in me. I gave up. I surrendered. I fell still. In my collapsed state, I had no choice but to meet every pain, every ache. I became aware of each and every place they lived withn me. In dark stillness we birthed a relationship. Each pain, each ache, each hurt. As I was ready, they revealed themselves as great masters in disguise. These hidden masters taught me such skills. To build from chaos. to follow doubt until it leads to truth. To breathe in love so strong it lifts me up and lights my way. -Rome 03/01/26