Contemplate a great sorrow that you have felt in the past. Now imagine sweeping the sorrow out of your heart.

Journal about how sorrow prepares you for joy. How does it feel when new joy enters the heart space you have cleared. Describe the vibrant, fresh, green leaves now growing in the bough of your heart.

Capture the emotions, sensations, and imagery that accompany this renewal process. How does it feel to sweep out sorrow and make room for joy?

Through your words, you have the power to illustrate the capacity of the heart to rejuvenate and flourish once again.