Red buds

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I am full of energy.

I am aware of other people's realities.
I am grounded and centered in my own energy.

While walking to the Metro this morning,
the red buds were very noticeable.
Stirred by the satin touch of sun and wind,
straining outwards and upwards towards the sky,
barely contained, so close to bursting.

I enjoy living in my skin.
But oh, sometimes I want so badly to be outside.

The great soul is the person who has taken on
the task of change. If he or she is able to
transcend fear, to act out of courage,
the whole of its group will benefit
and each one, in his or her own life,
will be suddenly more courageous,
though they may not see how or why.
-Gary Zukav