The Beautiful Release

Sometimes the smallest teachers reveal the biggest truths.

I notice an ant, gently tickling my arm.
I’m glad that I feel him, before causing any harm.

You see, with just a swipe, it’d be too late.
So I give a little blow… a much safer fate.

Then I blow, harder and harder, but he holds on tight—
resisting and struggling with all of his might.

I want to shout, “Let go! You will fall and be sore…
But if you stay here, you will suffer much more.”

Then, with a mighty gust—the beautiful release.
He falls, shakes it off, and returns to his life of peace.

I wonder how many times I held on tightly to stay,
While the universe was blowing—showing me the way.

I just didn’t know, I suppose I didn’t trust,
How often help comes in the form of a gust.

Now, when I feel myself gripping—stopping the flow,
I think of that little ant…

take a breath…

and let go.

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Until next time, Freethinker… stay present, be pleasant, and have an amazing day 🙏

Mike Messeroff
Founder of The Carpe Diem Company
Personal Freedom Coach and Creator of Self-Hospitality™
Author of Dogs Get It: Advice I learned from my best friend