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Thank you for the pressure by Shelia B

Thank you for the pressure
That helps me to grow
Far beyond what I could see
Or what I’ve ever before known

Though I don’t like to hurt
I will stand through the pain
Letting go of my need for control
Trusting in the gold that I will gain

As I practice the Truth
That I am loved and I’m Enough
That no matter what happens
I can breathe deep and I can trust

That the pain soon will pass
And in its wake I will wind
My stronger, purer self
And a stiller, calmer mind

That once would have panicked
The threat of the hurt
But now can hardly be bothered
Now that I know who I am and all I’m worth

I can withstand the pressure
For it helps me to find
The magnificence of the view
On top of this mountain I find I’ve climbed