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You attach yourself to a balloon
And drift off into the sky
You see the shoreline down below
The sun hugging the horizon line
Your body feels weightless
And your mind feels at ease
Untethered from the racing thoughts
Simply suspended in the breeze
You pass over the home of someone
Who has caused you disappointment or pain
The balloon drifts a little closer
And you see them come into frame
From up above they don’t seem so big
And actually quite small
They are peering at themselves in the mirror
Silently evaluating each and every flaw
They look like just another human
Full of worries and mistakes of their own
You wonder if they feel sorry for what they’ve done
Or if they’ve even truly known
Maybe they are too concerned
About getting through another day
About preserving their own ego
Caring what others think and say
Your heart expands a little bit
Making room for forgiveness next to pain
Your balloon expands a little too
As you both climb higher and higher away
You gently float across the sky
Until you soar over another place
It feels warm and familiar
And through the window you see their face
It is someone who loves you
Who has seen how far you’ve come
Maybe you’re their dear friend
Or maybe you’re their son
Maybe there are photos of you on walls
Or a small gift from you in sight
That they have as a constant reminder of you
Because they see your light
They sit there thinking of you
As they secretly often do
Of how proud they are or fond memories
Inside jokes only known by you
You realize that even when you’re by yourself
Times when you feel alone
There is love out there that exists for you
In someone else’s home
Your hearts expands again a little
Making room for extra joy and love
The balloon expands a little more too
And tugs you from up above
The clouds below you quickly shift
And suddenly 5 years have gone by
You look down at the world
And it has changed before your eyes
Where there was turmoil and strife
There is now some resolution and peace
People expanding their minds
And letting go of some beliefs
You notice one person in particular
Who stands out from the rest
They are living their authentic truth
Even parts they have suppressed
They have tapped into their potential
One that had been brewing for some time
They are exploring their innate gifts
They look like they’re in their prime
The person is yourself
A slightly older you
A soft gaze of contentment
And a love for what you do
There are deeper laugh lines
From good times with friends
From dozens of small beginnings
And plenty of beautiful ends
Your hearts expands some more
Making room for hope next to fear
The balloon begins to deflate a little
And an end to the trip draws near
With each bit of air
That leaves the balloon
You let go of some things
To make a little extra room
You let go of unnecessary worries
The ones that you no longer need
You make space for more goodness
And for any challenges you might meet
Your balloon softly brings you back
To this sand and this beach
With a heart that is ready
For anything it may receive.
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