growing can wear you out in ways others may never see. you don’t have to pretend the journey hasn’t left you tired. you don’t have to smile through the ache in your bones or hide the weight you’ve been carrying for so long. you don’t have to choose between being proud and being tired. you’re allowed to feel both. and both parts of you deserve to be seen, held and met with kindness 🤍

“When I am gone, set me free, do not hold me captive within memory; release me into the endless light where all names are one”

EPISODE 2, SEASON 1.

“… Continuing John’s Perception of Sudden Brightness—singing the blues…”

The New Celestial Series Today…

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When The Church Bell Rings

Truth comes in an Instant—

Momentarily, glaringly Bright

Some see it, some do Not

Then—changes to a calm Blue

Most feel this wondrous Peace.

Like a church bell Ringing

From a distant Hill

All hear its Calling

Some hearts Stirring

Most continue Sleeping.

Till it becomes a Dream

Believe it or Not—

Let the Dream speak to You

If you do, then you’re Blessed

It’s a Dream Within A Dream.

Above the arc of the Rainbow

Blue birds sail the sky of Blue

Close your eyes—and Listen

Cup your ears so you will See

And recognize the face of Truth.

a premonition

underneath the deep blue sea

clearer than crystal

with distinct understanding

of the conception of truth.

©Johnny J P Lee

28 August 2025

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