Shame, Be Gone

I might just be writing this for myself, but I doubt it.  I've been overtaken by an ugly little thing called shame.  Shame about everything I'm not getting done, wishing I was a different kind of mom, artist, woman, teacher.  Shame about what I do too much of--obsessing, eating, and avoiding--to name a few things.

This shame thing has been eating me up and consuming my thoughts, stealing my sleep and serenity.

There is so much in life completely out of my control, but one thing I know for sure--I'm the one who invites shame in or kicks it out.  

So today I declare:  Shame, Be Gone.  I don't have room for you one my one wild and beautiful life.

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