Brilliance is inside us
but so is a beast.
It’s within our power to decide
that which we unleash.
However, the decision isn’t easy,
we’re not as in control as we think.
But it’s more important than ever
now that we’re at the brink.
Consciousness is our enemy
but also our friend.
We’re just a collection of atoms
that can also comprehend.
Comprehend our own existence,
our own place on this sphere.
Comprehend that those atoms are the same
as all living things here.
With consciousness comes responsibility
to keep the Earth complete.
It’s ours to exist within,
not ours to deplete.
At our worst we build up walls
metaphorical and real.
We separate ourselves,
we forget how to feel.
How to feel connected,
how to feel like we belong,
how to feel we can work together,
how to feel strong.
But when we come together
with vulnerability and resilience,
we knock those walls down,
we liberate our brilliance.
Richard Parker is a Consultant at Impact UK. You can connect with him here.