Healing Relationships, One Poem at a Time
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Have you ever wished your heart could just say the thing you’ve been holding inside for years… without the messy overthinking, the second-guessing, or the fear of being “too much”? That’s exactly what poetry does. It bypasses all the noise and lands straight in the heart. And let me tell you… when the right words hit at the right time, it feels like someone cracked open your soul and whispered, “I see you.”
Why Poetry Becomes A Healing Tool
Poetry isn’t just pretty words on a page. It’s a mirror that reflects what we often don’t know how to say out loud. In Navreet Pabla’s book If My Heart Could Talk, she writes letters to her mother, her father, her ancestors, and her inner child. Those poems are like secret conversations we’ve all had in our heads but never dared to voice. When you read them, you realize… oh wow, I’m not the only one who feels this way. That’s powerful, because healing often starts with not feeling alone anymore.
Why This Works For Relationships
Here’s the science-y side. Our brains are wired for rhythm and brevity. According to research from the University of Exeter, reading poetry activates parts of the brain linked to memory, self-reflection, and emotion (source: University of Exeter, 2013). That means short, potent lines like “Your light was never arrogance. It was truth” actually land deeper than a 5-page journal entry. They stick. They soothe. They remind us of who we are at our core. And when we feel grounded in that truth, we show up differently in our relationships.
What It Feels Like To Let The Words In
Sometimes it feels like a gut punch… in the best way. You might cry. You might laugh. You might feel a mix of anger and relief all at once. It’s kind of like pulling an Oracle card and having it say exactly what you needed to hear. It can be jarring but also so affirming. Expect emotions to surface. That’s your inner child saying, “Thank you for finally hearing me.”
The Benefits Of Heart-Led Words
The benefits sneak up on you. You stop apologizing for your light. You stop mistaking your needs for burdens. You start setting boundaries without drowning in guilt. And the best part? You begin to feel safe with yourself… which means you can feel safer with others. Poetry, when it lands right, isn’t just healing for you. It ripples out into your partnerships, your friendships, even the way you talk to your kids.
Let Your Heart Do The Talking
So here’s my invitation. Don’t overthink it. Grab a line of poetry that makes you feel something and sit with it. Write it on a sticky note. Journal with it. Breathe with it. Let it become your reminder for the day. You’ll be amazed at how one simple line can unlock doors in your heart you didn’t even know were closed. And if your heart has something to say… maybe it’s time to let it talk. 🧡
