I learned this exercise at camp, where you take your mind elsewhere to feel love and compassion. Here's my story:
"Climb a staircase made of comets, amidst a celestial explosion of stars and galaxies. Reaching the top to find an oak door, and inside is a dry desert. I reach a canyon, leaping it in one giant bound and landing on my feet, unharmed. This IS my happy place, afterall. I can't get hurt here.
"The wasteland turns to a meadow, almost instantly. Trees full of life drop flowers in whispers. I explore this for a bit to find another wooden door, standing without support. I opened it to darkness, sucked in immediately. Happiness turns to a frightened curiosity as I face my fear and walk further.
"That's when I see you. Your smile is bright and you look at me shyly. I soon notice a thread of spun-out ruby from my breast to yours. Each side circulates through our hearts, and our blood vessels pulse it through as well. We are completely connected, and no matter how far we tried to walk apart, the string accommodated our distance. For once, I felt like I was home. It's been with you this whole time."

Enjoy my crappy writing. LOL.

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