Learning

I am learning to stop looking around.

at the way others treat me,

at my circumstances,

at my relationship status.

I'm learning to look inside,

at my heart,

my fears,

my prejudices,

& evaluate exactly how they affect me.

I'm seeing some things I don't like.

My lack of vulnerability,

my half-heart,

my fears.

I'm also seeing that we all are,

we are all wounded.

And yes, I'm learning to be a counselor.

I hope to affect change in other's lives,

in my community,

in my world.

But I need to make sure that I'm not afraid to be the one sharing.

I can't be a listener forever.

Sometimes, oftentimes, I am going to need to speak.