(Honoring the teaching of Tricia Hersey in her book of the same title)

No more chasing stardust
No more desperation

I am resting into
this body & life

I am resting into
destiny
(On the days I believe it exists)

I am resting into
the largeness I carry within
the vast expanse of me

I am resting into
Spirit
and welcoming the many
shapes
voices
faces
& words
they inhabit

Once, I awoke slowly & gently
from a nap
one thought, one feeling reverberating:

I have stars shooting through me

I am resting