Kiss The Wind

To kiss the wind is to relax, meditate, take a step back, and simply breathe. There’s no need to worry about tomorrow because, let’s face it, what will it bring? Likely the same relentless pace we’ve all grown accustomed to. I learned this lesson the hard way—one person trying to work as though I were two or three.

Thankfully, I didn’t pay the ultimate price. Instead of suffering a massive heart attack or a debilitating stroke, I endured two months of insomnia. As my sleepless nights dragged on, my anxiety reached unbearable heights. One weekend, when the exhaustion became excruciating, I decided enough was enough and booked an appointment at the first clinic that could see me.

As soon as I arrived, the routine tests began. My blood pressure was a staggering 240/136. “It’s time to take a ride, Mr. Shaw,” the nurse said. Within 20 minutes, I was admitted to the Intensive Coronary Care Unit at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital.

In hindsight, those sleepless weeks may have saved my life. They forced me to confront the damage I was doing to myself and reevaluate my priorities. My life, like everyone else’s, is precious—not because of ego, but because we all have intrinsic value. Whether you call it the Universe, Source, or God, something greater validates our worth. Every life matters in the grand scheme of things.

We all have something to contribute to this world, yet many of us fail to see it. Sometimes, we don’t care, and sometimes we’re simply unaware of our spiritual essence, which is rooted in love. The further we distance ourselves from that love, the more challenges we face. It’s a lesson that often takes a crisis to learn.

Labels—those words assigned to us at birth based on geography, culture, or circumstances—can hold us back. They confine us to roles and expectations that have little to do with who we truly are. We let these labels define our lives from the cradle to the grave. It’s only in death, when our spirits are free, that we see the errors in our thinking. But even then, the message is clear: it’s all about love.

No one is punished for their mistakes. Life isn’t about judgment but about growth. Every misstep is an opportunity to learn and reconnect with the love that sustains us. The sooner we embrace this, the more meaningful our journey becomes.

For me, the wake-up call came in the form of a hospital stay. It reminded me to slow down, breathe, and kiss the wind. Life is fleeting, but it’s also beautiful when we live it with intention and love. The world will keep spinning, but we have the power to choose how we move through it—not as overworked machines, but as humans grounded in purpose and connected to the Source.

The lesson is simple: take a moment. Whether through meditation, deep breaths, or simply stepping back from the chaos, allow yourself to reconnect with what truly matters. The wind will always be there to catch your kiss if you’re willing to let go.