When Therapy Works (Day 3/30)

Birds flying high you know how I feel

Sun in the sky you know how I feel

Breeze driftin' on by you know how I feel

(refrain:)x2

It's a new dawn

It's a new day

It's a new life

For me

And I'm feeling good

Fish in the sea you know how I feel

River running free you know how I feel

Blossom on the tree you know how I feel

(refrain)

Dragonfly out in the sun you know what I mean, don't you know

Butterflies all havin' fun you know what I mean

Sleep in peace when day is done

That's what I mean

And this old world is a new world

And a bold world

For me

Stars when you shine you know how I feel

Scent of the pine you know how I feel

Oh freedom is mine

And I know how I feel

When you've faced down what scares and shames you. When you allowed yourself to truly Feel the residue of things you thought you'd left behind you long ago, When you've cracked yourself open, both to yourself and to your trusted therapist, and gotten to know areas of your Soul/Psyche that you might not have even known were there when you started on your journey. Then you may find that there come times where you feel a grand spaciousness open up inside you. You can run with confidence through the field and not worry about tripping into landmines. You can gaze up at the sky and feel its largeness reflected in your Being. You look in the mirror and see the sparkle that you arrived in this lifetime to share with the world looking back at you. Love blossoms in you, for yourself and the world you live in. It's not that the pains you suffered cease to exist, but they get to become badges of honor that tell you what you've lived through and grown from. They are the darker threads that weave through the tapestry that is you, providing a contrast that lets your gloriousness shine all the brighter. You finally feel at home in your skin, secure in your place and your worth. You are unique, special, powerful, with amazing contributions to make to the world and your fellow travelers. Go be that! Go do that!