The Sacred Within

The Sacred Within

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The Sacred Within episodes

  • The Sacred Within: Grieving the loss

    Grieving the Loss is a spiritual spoken-word poem about the quiet grief that comes with transformation, releasing the past, and letting go of the person we once believed we had to be.

    Sometimes, the loss we mourn is not a person or a relationship, but an old version of ourselves—the ego, the need for control, the desire for approval, and the patterns we carried while trying to protect our hearts.

    Through imagery of a quiet lake, a falling leaf, and the changing seasons of nature, this poem explores the courage it takes to release what no longer serves us and accept responsibility for who we are becoming.

    It is a reminder that we can honor our past without remaining trapped in it, forgive ourselves without denying our mistakes, and embrace change without treating our former selves as enemies.

    Grieving the Loss invites you to pause, reflect, and give yourself permission to grow beyond the person you once were.

    You can grieve who you were, release what no longer serves you, and still love the person you are becoming.

    Welcome to The Sacred Within—where poetry becomes a space for reflection, healing, and spiritual growth.

    22 min
  • The Sacred Within: Walking This Path Alone

    Walking This Path Alone — Episode Description

    Walking This Path Alone is a spoken-word poem about self-trust, independence, uncertainty, and the courage to follow your own path.

    Standing at a crossroads, the speaker is faced with a choice without knowing where either road will lead. Along the journey, memories of childhood, family, nature, and the Earth become gentle reminders of where she came from and the strength that has always been within her.

    The poem explores the realization that you don’t always need to know exactly where you’re going. Sometimes, you simply need to trust yourself enough to take the next step.

    Walking alone does not necessarily mean being abandoned. Sometimes, solitude gives us the space to hear our own voice, make our own choices, and discover who we are becoming.

    Walking This Path Alone is an invitation to slow down, breathe, trust your journey, and remember that even when the road is uncertain, you can keep moving forward.

    You don’t have to see the whole path. Sometimes, you only need enough courage to take the next step. 🌙🌿

    12 min
  • The Sacred Within: It’s a beautiful day today

    It’s a Beautiful Day Today — Episode Description

    It’s a Beautiful Day Today is a spoken-word poem about gratitude, new beginnings, and the simple beauty of being alive.

    As the morning light enters the room, the speaker chooses to leave yesterday behind and welcome the present moment with an open heart. Through sunlight, fresh air, coffee, and quiet reflection, the poem reminds us that we don’t need a perfect life to experience a beautiful day.

    Every sunrise offers another opportunity to breathe, release what no longer serves us, and choose how we want to move through the day.

    This poem is a gentle reminder to slow down, appreciate the little things, and allow yourself to receive the gift of today.

    Because sometimes, the most beautiful thing we can say is simply:

    “I woke up. I am here. And today is a beautiful day.” 🌞🌿

    12 min
  • The sacred within: As I watched

    As I Watched is a spoken-word poem about the hidden shadows people carry behind the faces they show the world.

    As people walk by, their shadows begin to reveal what their smiles cannot—the exhaustion, loneliness, pain, and quiet struggle of pretending to be someone they are not. While the world continues moving around them, their shadows whisper the truths they may be afraid to speak.

    This poem invites us to look beyond appearances and recognize that every person carries an unseen story. It explores the tension between who we are, who we pretend to be, and the parts of ourselves we hide because we fear they may be judged or rejected.

    As I Watched is a reflection on authenticity, hidden pain, compassion, and the courage to face the shadow within.

    Because sometimes, the part of us we try hardest to hide is the part that is simply asking to be heard.

    15 min
  • The Sacred within: Sometimes I want to be a tree

    Sometimes I Want to Be a Tree — Episode Description

    Sometimes I Want to Be a Tree is a spoken-word poem about strength, resilience, rootedness, and knowing your purpose.

    A tree does not have to explain its strength. It simply stands—rooted in the Earth, growing through the seasons, bending with the wind, and surviving storms. Even when it is cut down, it leaves behind something that continues to live through its seeds, its fruit, its shade, and the memories of those who encountered it.

    This poem reflects on the wisdom of trees and the connection between nature, ancestry, and the human spirit. It is a reminder that we can remain grounded while life changes around us, bend without breaking, and continue to give light wherever we stand.

    Sometimes I Want to Be a Tree is an invitation to slow down, put down roots, embrace your journey, and remember that your existence has purpose—even when you cannot yet see the fruit of what you are becoming.

    Root yourself. Weather the storm. Grow in your own time. And wherever you stand, leave something beautiful behind. 🌳

    17 min
  • The Sacred within: Let me cry

    Let Me Cry is a heartfelt spoken-word poem about vulnerability, emotional release, faith, and the courage to feel.

    Sometimes we hold our pain for so long that we forget we are allowed to let it go. In this episode, we enter a quiet moment of tears, prayer, and surrender, allowing ourselves to grieve what we cannot change and release the weight we have carried for too long.

    Through poetry, reflection, grounding, affirmations, and prayer, this episode invites you to remember that crying is not weakness. Sometimes tears are the beginning of healing.

    May you release what no longer serves you, make peace with yesterday, and wake tomorrow feeling renewed.

    Let yourself feel. Let yourself release. Let yourself heal.

    Welcome to The Sacred Within.

    14 min
  • The Sacred Within: The voice in the silent night

    Episode: The Voice in the Silent Night

    What if silence isn’t empty, but filled with wisdom waiting to be heard?

    In this original spoken-word poem, I invite you into the quiet embrace of the night, where the moon, stars, wind, and trees become gentle companions on a journey of reflection and inner peace. As the world sleeps, nature reminds us that we are never truly alone.

    May this episode encourage you to slow down, listen to the whispers of your soul, and find comfort in the stillness. Sometimes, the greatest healing comes not through words, but through the quiet presence of the night.

    15 min
  • The Sacred within: Ave Maria


    In this heartfelt spoken-word poem, I journey into a place between Heaven and Earth, where the loving presence of Ave Maria reminds us that we are never alone. Through reflection, and hope, this episode explores the longing to be nurtured, the healing power of divine love, and the peace that comes from surrendering our hearts to the Divine Mother.


    May this episode bring comfort to your soul, strengthen your faith, and remind you that even in life’s most difficult moments, you are deeply loved, seen, and held in the light.

    11 min
  • The Sacred Within: Darkness

    Episode 1: Darkness


    What if darkness isn’t something to fear, but a place where the soul begins to awaken?


    In this original spoken-word poem, I explore regret, redemption, self-forgiveness, and the quiet questions we all ask ourselves: Who am I? Why am I here? Can I begin again?


    Join me for a journey through poetry, reflection, meditation, affirmations, and prayer as we discover that even in our darkest moments, hope and healing are never out of reach.


    May this episode remind you that every shadow has the potential to lead you back to the light within.

    12 min

About The Sacred Within

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The Sacred Within is a spoken-word poetry podcast created and hosted by Stephanie Juste. Through original poems, reflections, guided meditations, affirmations, and prayers, each episode invites you to…