Luna Arjuna's Blog – December 2020 Archive (3)

I started calling that girl back. The girl who loved living, the girl who danced instead of walking.

The girl who had sunflowers for eyes and fireworks in her soul.

I started playing music again, hoping she would come out.

I started looking for beautiful moments to experience, so she would feel safe enough to show…

I no longer pray—

now I drink dark chocolate

and let the moon sing to me.

I no longer pray—

I let my ancestors dance

through my hips

at the slightest provocation.

I no longer pray—

I go to the river

and howl my ancient pain

into the current.

I no longer pray—

I ache,…

Remember the earth. Remember your ancestors. Remember your four-legged, winged, crawling relatives.

Remember life. Your life, your way of living, that is the only activism you’ve ever had. Use it. Make your

existence a ritual that honors everything your body and words touch. The times are troubled and you…