Becoming Real, A Love Letter to Us All

Oh, I say,

You are amazing

Doing the hard work of life means

You are really living.

Respect

For this, for walking into change

And understanding the depth it takes

To get real.

Respect

For your talents and traits

That shine through you like a bright star

Waking up the Universe.

Stand in your brilliance always

And allow the warmth of your own soul

To bath you in the love that you yourself put out to all the world.

Forever connected

We are Velveteen Rabbits

That have been rubbed so hard by life

That we are finally becoming real.

It goes deep to get real

And real in order to heal.

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Sara Crosby

Over the years, I’ve worn plenty of hats. I earned a BFA in Theatre from Stephens College in 1976, then spent about ten years chasing an acting career in NYC. But I eventually realized that what really drives me is understanding what motivates human behavior. So, I went back to school and got an MSW from Loyola University of Chicago. For the past 40 years, I’ve been a psychotherapist, public speaker, social justice advocate, and a SMART Recovery Family and Friends group facilitator. I also started a non-profit for youth in the arts, which is now in its 25th year. My three kids have long since grown up and started their own paths. Now, having recently retired, I’m learning to embrace myself in all my “Elder” glory as I step into the third act of my life. View all posts by Sara Crosby

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