thejourney

     I have always considered myself to be an optimist. In my mind, there is always a silver lining to every dark cloud. There is always a yes when a field of  no’s seem to strike like lightning. Despite taking this position in life, I am often rendered speechless by some of the occurences in my life and the lives of others. I tend to be extremely private with the inner workings of my mind and my personal life. There are only a few that know and understand the plights that have come my way. Nevertheless, there are stories which I’ve collected over the years from people that sincerely have brought me to tears. I don’t intend for this post to be entirely somber, but before I illuminate its darkness, I must first acknowledge it. Simply put, sometimes life is hard, unfair, and the verb “hurt” is sincerely an understatement.

     Music and writing have always passionately embraced in my eyes. They do this amazing dance in my mind. By some divine intervention, they often appear on a page or tape recorder and make my rough days a little more bearable. I thank God for blessing me with that artistic relief. In many ways I can say that it has saved me and allowed me to develop into the person I am today. I want others to know this freedom. The simple freedom to acknowledge whatever your emotion is at that particular moment, and move forward without dwelling is unbelievably liberating. In compliance with my newly adopted life moto, I just want everyone to know the feeling of being free.

     Wherever your life has taken you and despite the road you still have to travel, remember that there is always HOPE. There is always a reason to smile. Life is still a legitimate cause worth investing in. If no one else has said it to you today.. or ever, I understand how fickle life AND THE PEOPLE IN IT can truly be. I also understand what an amazingly thrilling ride it is. At the end of the day we are just the sum of our experiences. We are mere flowers with a story to tell. Without down, there would be no up. Without bottom there would be no top. Without pain, there would be no room for love. Without total confusion, there would be no room for clarity. Have faith that God truly knows all. He will never leave nor forsake you. Even in those moments when you feel like your unfairly dealt hands will have no end, there is peace in knowing that the best is yet to come. I absolutely love this song!! Listen to the words and allow them to soak in. I pray it helps you as much as it helps me.

     Even as I sit here typing these words as they come to me, I am inspired and comforted. Stay on your path. Look neither to the left nor to the right at anyone else. Make no comparisons. Shine through it all as the soundtrack of your life continues to be composed. One day….one moment at a time.

FMH,

Shiri

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