traversing twenties: with Alisha Sommer

If could reach back through time and have a heart-to-heart with your twentysomething self, what would you say to her? 

She’s in her twenties, that glorified period of life when she’s supposed to be discovering herself, deep in exploration, living her most defining decade. And yet.....she may feel like the exact opposite. Or exactly that. Or somewhere in between. She probably doesn't even know.

Maybe you pour her a cup of tea, look into her eyes, wrap her in a hug.

What do you tell her? 

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Today we have a beautiful piece of poetry from the incredible Alisha Sommer. Alisha is a gifted writer who is constantly bowling me over with her talent in writing from the heart. From peaceful Instagram photos to wise blog posts, Alisha is certainly one of my guides in the world of writing. Thank you, Alisha:

Girl Woman, come sit with me for a while.

No, actually, this won’t take very long. 

So just stand real close,

open up your heart and listen.

(Lean in--sometimes Soul speaks in whispers.)

They will tell you that the world can be yours

if you just climb Kilimanjaro,

rescue babies from burning buildings,

perform any miracle,

just walk on the water.

Go be Somebody.

But know this:

The only Body to go Be is

You.

You

will slay dragons,

breathe fire from the belly,

dig up the demons, and

chisel away at the constructs that constrict

You.

And You,

You,

will see that everything that is the world

is already in

You.

So just stand real close.

Open up your heart.

And listen.

The Soul speaks.

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I am Alisha Sommer, wife to my husband, and mommy to my 3 babes.
I drink coffee and wine. I am a writer. I am a truth-sayer, a soul-whisperer, a seeker.
I am a deep thinker, an illuminator and a dreamer.
I am an encourager, an inspirer, a wordcrafter.
I am a storyteller.

I share truth at alishasommer.com.