Embracing Vulnerability: The Power of Feeling and Expressing Emotions

Sunrise on Beach taken by Professional Landscape Photographer Julie Jewels Smoot

In the heart of the forest, where the trees stand tall,

There lies a sanctuary, where emotions enthrall.

A place of solace, where feelings find their way,

A haven of peace, where they can freely sway.

The sanctuary of feeling, a place of introspection,

Where thoughts run wild, without any direction.

Emotions dance like fireflies in the night,

Illuminating the darkness, with their soft light.

In this sacred place, where the spirit is free,

I find solace in the depths of the old oak tree.

Its roots run deep, connecting me to the earth,

A bond that gives me a sense of worth.

I close my eyes and let my mind wander,

Through the memories that I often ponder.

I see the faces of loved ones long gone,

Their presence in my heart forever drawn.

The sanctuary of feeling, a refuge from the storm,

A place where I can be myself, in true form.

I release my worries, my fears, my pain,

And let them be washed away, like drops of rain.

I listen to the whispers of the wind,

Carrying messages from those I have sinned.

I make my peace with the mistakes I've made,

And let go of the guilt that has weighed.

In this sanctuary of feeling, I find clarity,

A sense of purpose, a sense of serenity.

I embrace the beauty of the world around me,

And feel gratitude for all that I see.

The rustling leaves, the chirping birds,

The gentle flow of the nearby brook's words.

Nature's symphony, a soothing balm,

That heals my soul, like a healing palm.

I breathe in the scent of the forest's embrace,

And feel my heart fill with a sense of grace.

I am at peace in this sanctuary of feeling,

Where emotions flow freely, without concealing.

I open my eyes and take in the view,

Of the majestic trees, standing so true.

I feel a deep connection to the earth,

And know that I am truly rebirthed.

The sanctuary of feeling, a place of bliss,

Where I can find solace in moments like this.

A sanctuary that I will always hold dear,

For in its embrace, I have nothing to fear.