Anchor Me
A Reflection on Supporting One Another & All Living Things
Anchor Me: A Reflection on Supporting One Another & All Living Things
Some people are wonderfully unique, deeply attuned to the natural world in a way that seems almost otherworldly. They live in their own rhythms, on their own time, noticing details most of us overlook. While I can’t truly know their experiences, I recognize parts of myself in that feeling of being different—of not quite fitting neatly into what’s expected.
I’ve seen how they’ll stop everything just to watch an insect crawl by, fascinated and completely absorbed. In our culture, that kind of attention to small, living things is often seen as a distraction, even as something to correct or discipline. Schools, workplaces, society at large—so many institutions teach us that being productive means ignoring the wonders that make life worth living.
But really, when we step back and think about it, what’s so wrong about loving everything so deeply? About giving up a narrow idea of normalcy to pay special attention to the living things sharing this world with us? Is solving an equation or sending an email truly more important than noticing the fragile life at our feet or witnessing a beautiful sunset just a short walk down the street? We’re taught to believe so.
And that raises uncomfortable questions. What are we being trained to believe?
Why do we value efficiency over empathy, profit over preservation? Should we so readily enforce these beliefs in ourselves and in the next generation?
Those who see the intrinsic worth of all living things aren’t immature or wrong. They’re different because the world has been conditioned to forget their own humanity and our shared humanity. We’re conditioned to forget that everything has value—even if it can’t be measured in dollars or used for gain. In a society that constantly asks how something can be monetized or exploited, recognizing the simple, inherent value of life is an act of quiet resistance.
These are the people who color outside the lines, who wander off the beaten path to discover new trails in the woods. They can’t tolerate the pain of matching the marching band’s tempo, choosing instead to dance to the music they alone can hear. In doing so, they remind the rest of us that there are other ways of being, other values worth living by, and other truths worth seeking.
This instinct—to care deeply for life in all its forms—isn’t just poetic or whimsical. It’s essential. When nurtured, it becomes the foundation of empathy and compassion. And when it’s stifled, ignored, or trained out of us, the consequences echo far beyond the classroom.
We see it in the world today—in the cold, inhumane treatment of immigrants and refugees, people seeking safety, dignity, and a chance to live without fear. These atrocities speak volumes about how far we’ve drifted from valuing humanity simply for being human. This is not a comparison to the natural world, but rather a reflection of what happens when we stop seeing life—any life—as sacred. If we teach people, from a young age, to care about the smallest lives with gentleness and respect, that reverence for life can grow with them it will follow us through adulthood—as it should, as it must.
I think about this often—how we can hold space for difference, for wonder, for curiosity that doesn't neatly fit in boxes. How we can offer acceptance instead of correction, support instead of scolding. It’s a lesson that extends well beyond childhood, because even as adults, we’re constantly told to conform, to suppress the parts of us that don’t align with expectations.
On that note, I want to share something personal I’ve been working on this morning.
While this song isn’t directly about that topic, it feels connected in spirit. I wrote it this morning as part of my ongoing journey to turn my poetry into songs, experimenting with tools like Canva to create simple videos that help bring the words to life.
My new song, Anchor Me, is about standing by one another through life’s storms. It’s about the promise to hold space for someone’s true self to shine—just as they do for us. We all get lost at times, searching for meaning, belonging, or simply a safe harbor. This song is a reminder that we don’t have to navigate those moments alone.
By offering each other compassion, understanding, and steadfast support, we help one another sail through even the roughest seas. My hope is that listening to this gives you a moment of calm, connection, and the sense that you’re not alone on your own voyage.
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Your beautiful voice brings such a lovely message! A few days ago, I wasn’t feeling my best. I whispered to the divine, “Which Sister can be an anchor for me?” A few minutes later, a bright soul sister messaged me for something circumstantial. I knew she heard my prayer! After speaking for a few minutes, I felt like myself again. 💗 Thank you for being a bright light in this world!
I agree with this so much!! That's why I've been stripping back layers of my life. Wanting more simplicity and a slower pace. Also, beautiful song! Such a gift <3