Making Melody with Dawn: You Defend Me Now

When You Feel the Most Vulnerable

Hello and Welcome Back to Going Gentle, where we consider strategies to decrease our stress and increase our Peace! 

This post contains a very special piece of music I wrote and composed on the piano. It is my first song release of 2024, since my previous song,I Believe, was published in September of 2023. So it has been quite a while. 
I know this is partly due to the processing of both of my parent's passings (2023 & 2024) thus my musical output was greatly reduced at that time (and is ongoing). 

The song I am sharing with you today was written in June of 2023 when I was feeling my most vulnerable. 
The reason I choose to share it with you today is for the purpose of encouraging you in your own vulnerability. Especially during times when you feel the most misunderstood by others around you and need a sense of reassurance that Spirit (or the Universe or God) has your back. 

My hope is that you will find a great sense of comfort and peace as you watch/listen to the video above. 

I have also included the Lyrics to the song, You Defend Me Now, (which are copyrighted to me, Dawn Herring, 2024). 

YOU DEFEND ME NOW
BY DAWN HERRING

You defend me now
And I understand somehow
your heart

Your actions speak the truth
That's why I trust in you
right now

Chorus:
I appreciate your faithfulness
You never let me down
Wherever I turn
You will always be around

Thank you for your protection
And the delight you have in me
Thank you for your hand
That has set me free

You defend me now
As I watch you take action 
again

You promised to deliver
And never back away
from me

Chorus
Bridge
I can count on you
To always see me through
No second guessing here
That's why I draw near
Chorus 

I have experienced what it is to be misunderstood, especially when it comes to protecting myself and instilling proper boundaries where needed. Often others will not understand why boundaries are necessary, but alas, we have to protect our hearts when needed for our own well being. 
There is no apology needed. 
And it feels good to know that our heart's intentions are known and recgonized in truth by God (Universe, Spirit), and that is reassuring to me, especially when I feel the most vulnerable. 

Journaling Prompt: 
When have you felt vulnerable in your most recent experience? What caused you to feel this way. Detail the reason why. Journaling is the perfect place to validate your emotions and feelings rather than dismiss them or allow them to be dismissed by others. 

What does vulnerability mean to you? Record in your journal from a stream of consciousness approach, meaning, don't censor yourself. Just be honest and forthright. 
(This journaing prompt is only meant for further reflection in a safe place; if you feel emotional distress, please see a counselor or psychotherapist or dial 911.) 

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Dawn at her piano where she finds great comfort in her vulnerability