[female vocals] Soft
meditation
music
and
instruments,
with
the
sound
of
a
river
flowing.
WHAM
Sisters
Listen...
Listen
to
the
sound
of
the
water.
The
water
that
has
travelled
across
mountains
and
valleys.
The
water
that
knows
how
to
move
around
obstacles.
The
water
that
knows
how
to
move
around
obstacles.
The
water
that
can
be
gentle
enough
to
hold
life,
yet
powerful
enough
to
shape
the
earth.
Today,
we
begin
by
remembering
that
we
too
carry
this
strength.
Like
water,
we
have
moved
through
difficult
places.
Like
water,
we
have
adapted,
endured,
and
continued.
Like
water,
we
have
adapted,
endured,
and
continued.
Like
water,
we
carry
memories
of
those
who
came
before
us
and
life
for
those
who
will
come
after
us.
Take
a
deep
breath
in...
And
breathe
out.
Welcome,
sister.
Before
we
carry
the
world
again,
we
allow
ourselves
this
moment.
This
breath
belongs
to
you.
Feel
your
feet
touching
the
earth
beneath
you.
The
same
earth
that
held
the
footsteps
of
the
women
who
came
before
us.
Women
who
marched.
Women
who
organised.
Women
who
refused
silence.
Release
the
weight
you
have
been
carrying.
The
meetings.
The
responsibilities.
The
worries
of
your
family.
The
struggles
in
our
communities.
The
pain
we
sometimes
hold
quietly
because
we
are
so
used
to
being
strong.
Today,
you
do
not
have
to
carry
everything
alone.
You
are
surrounded
by
sisters.
Sisters
who
know
the
long
road.
Sisters
who
understand
the
tiredness
behind
the
courage.
Sisters
who
know
that
caring
for
ourselves
is
also
part
of
the
struggle.
Breathe
in
strength.
Breathe
out
exhaustion.
Breathe
in
love.
Breathe
out
the
things
that
no
longer
serve
you.
Place
your
hand
on
your
heart.
Feel
the
woman
who
has
survived
every
storm.
Feel
the
woman
who
continues
to
dream.
Feel
the
woman
who
still
believes
another
world
is
possible.
Your
body
remembers.
Your
ancestors
remember.
Your
community
remembers.
You
are
not
standing
here
alone.
You
stand
with
the
women
who
walked
before
you.
You
stand
with
the
women
beside
you.
You
stand
with
the
women
who
will
come
after
you.
Rest,
sister.
Restore,
sister.
Rise,
sister.
The
struggle
continues,
but
so
does
our
joy.
So
does
our
love.
So
does
our
power.
Take
one
more
deep
breath...
And
when
you
are
ready,
open
your
eyes.
Carry
yourself
gently
into
this
day.