Facing the Strange

I face all the scary 
strange feelings of this moment. 
I don’t shy away from feeling 
all my fears, 
all my joy,
all my excitement 
and anxiety 
that comes along 
with stepping into something new
and unknown. 
I breathe through panic 
and distraction. 
I am present 
and focused on the now. 
I remind myself to remain grateful.
I don’t jump to the future right away, 
for I’m not living there yet. 
I am here, 
now.