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Alone in Darkness

Stuck in forest

By Raj’s VocalPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Alone in Darkness
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash

As Emily hiked through the dense forest, she felt a sense of peace and tranquility. The birds were chirping, the leaves rustling in the wind, and the sound of the flowing river in the distance. However, as the sun began to set and the sky turned dark, Emily realized she was lost.

she was not able to find the pathway she came, and the forest is dense and light almost gone. She could only able to see the trees at dark, and even her footsteps scared her in to core.

Panic set in as Emily tried to retrace her steps but to no avail. She tried to use her phone for navigation, but there was no signal. She was alone in the darkness inside the forest, and the only thing she could do was find shelter and wait until morning till the sunrise.

Emily searched for a safe place to rest. She found a large tree that provided some cover from the rain and sat down, hugging her knees tightly to her chest. The darkness seemed to envelop her, and she felt small and vulnerable in the vast forest.

As she sat there, Emily's mind began to play tricks on her. She heard strange noises all around her, the sound of twigs snapping, leaves rustling, and the occasional howl of an animal. She tried to calm herself down by taking deep breaths, but her mind kept racing.

she thought of climbing up on the tree would be safer option, from any of the wild animals. But the trees were huge, and all the efforts she put to climb went on vain, and she had no other option to stay at the bottom of the tree. She sat there again, and started thinking how to handle if any kind of situation comes.

She remembered a survival show she had watched where they talked about the importance of staying calm in these types of situations. Emily tried to focus on her breathing, taking deep breaths in and out, slowing down her heartbeat, and calming her nerves.

But as the night wore on, Emily's fear grew stronger. She felt like she was being watched, and every sound seemed to be amplified. She tried to remind herself that she was safe, that it was just her mind playing tricks on her, but she couldn't shake the feeling of being alone and helpless.

She spent the night in the forest, shivering and afraid, waiting for the sun to rise. Finally, as the first rays of light peeked through the trees, Emily gathered her strength and began to walk. She walked for hours until she stumbled upon a ranger station, where she was finally able to get help.

The experience of being alone in the darkness inside the forest left a lasting impact on Emily. She learned that fear can be overwhelming, but with the right mindset and a calm approach, she was able to overcome it. She realized that she was capable of surviving in even the darkest of moments and that she could handle anything that life threw her way.

From that day forward, Emily made a promise to herself to always be prepared and to never take her safety for granted. She started carrying a survival kit with her on all her hikes and made sure to tell someone where she was going and when she planned to return. The experience of being alone in the darkness inside the forest taught her the importance of being prepared and staying calm in the face of adversity.

As Emily, we also face dark situations in our life, we should have calm and right mindset to face those , think and take right decisions to overcome those.

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