Invictus
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul. William Ernest Henley
OK so not a normal Mother's Day poem, however I was inspired by this movie and poem this week. On my trip to Calgary for work this week I watched Avatar on the way out and Invictus on the way home. Both movies were so inspiring and full of hope and all that is best and what can be in the world. The story of Nelson Medela and his leadership is fascinating and such a great message of hope and healing. So it is the hope and healing that inspires me.
Infertiliy at times was like a black pit however I found the hope and healing to move forward toward adoption. Today a "part of me is sad" as no one calls me mommy or momma today, however my heart is beating with the hope of being a mom to a child/children that are meant for me and Blaise. Only a part of me is sad not my whole being and the ache of infertility is now filled with hope.
I am the master of my fate and the captain of my soul. In honoring my soul I am continuing to run, practice yoga and have registered for a retreat at White Point from the Chopra Centre staff. I can't wait to do yoga and learn meditation techniques close to the beach. Blaise is very patient and lets me participate in activities that nourish my soul. His response "a happy, blissful wife makes my life happy ".
Happy Mother's day to all the mothers in my life. I am blessed to have so many wonderful role models. Thank you Leah for touching base with me today. I am so blessed to have amazing friends. So little one or little ones, wherever you are, we are ready and can't wait to meet you and start our journey together.
Nameste
Karen
Hi Karen, I love your Blog. I hope I set Mary Margaret's Blog up properly. Did you see the photos & the notes that she wrote? It's my first time. I haven't said that for a long time! Ha!
ReplyDeleteOw & I are still in Cairns...something about the hot weather attracts us. Mountains all around, very dog friendly. Casey has more friends than us. Mary Margaret is trying not to get too attached to new friends as she is leaving soon, but has found a few pen pals.
We are well. Not working yet. Enjoying some of our retirement while we are young.,,,ish!...and well. Seeing the country. Lots to do every day.
Spoke to Nina for an hour the other night. Feel sooo bad for her. I can't begin to imagine how she feels.
Talk to you soon.
Love,
Jo