My Roots and My Branches

What are my roots and values?

Are they the same thing or not?

I think that they are the same...

question that leaves me in thought.

I would have to say that love

is my largest value, root.

Value under all of the

Living and growing - my root.

Love brings authenticity

out of love, respect for me

Truth which is supported by

courage: do good - or good be.

Love shows with integrity:

An expression of doing

exactly what you can do,

better yourself by being!

love protects all through justice:

showing itself in the root

"justice sensitivity"

or a great value and root.

Love shows up in true depth when...

one lives with simplicity,

one receives connection, and...

shows presence with clarity.

Honestly, love is my root:

the value that is my "why."

What future (or branches) is...

in alignment of my why?

A I gave some ideas:

affirmations of self-love,

micro-kindness' of love, and

each choice made from fear or love?

Some signs that my branches are

pulling out my root of love:

giving more than I have causes

bitterness replacing love.

Maybe acting from anger?

neglecting myself perhaps?

"armouring up" with closed fear?

Or defensiveness perhaps?

Daily authenticity?

I can: dress how I feel best,

halt all people-pleasing choices,

and say (write?) something honest!

Some signs that my future is

against authenticity:

masking who I am, hiding...

shows loss of security.

How to align branch to root?

By choosing something for me,

loudly speaking my truth, and

upholding a boundary.

Living in integrity?

Shows up when I do something

I am proud of, by keeping

a promise made - anything!

When I feel self-critical,

conflicted or uneasy...

all signs of unalignment

Correct course: easy-peasy!

Leading to showing courage:

choosing what is right, even...

doing it - even if scared! -

and not letting my fears win.

Growing branches of justice

by holding boundaries, by...

being fair - even alone -

and name injustices I see.

I lose alignment if I...

allow manipulation.

But, regain it by speaking

facts in the situation.

And last, but not least my root...

love needs connection, presence,

and simplicity of life!

Do not rush, take in all senses!

Remove clutter and chaos,

Ground in the quiet moments

Be engaged - no disconnect! -

for those important moments.

My branches are my future

and my roots are my values.

Living a life of love means

actions showing my values.