Bold as love.
Its universally known that alot of things can keep people from achieving their dreams. Money, family, laziness, fear, intimidation, the unknown, etc…I am guilty of being defeated time and time again without even trying.
Everyday is given to us as a blessing from the Lord. I’ve really been thinking about this alot lately. I don’t want to get to Heaven and account for laziness, defeat and fear when He has encouraged and instructed me to be completely the opposite.
I’ve been listening to alot of Yeasayer lately. Thanks to Mr. Ryan Brant, who introduced this wonderful band to me. My favorite song is 2080, which I probably listen to about 10 times everyday. I get into my car, wiggle my ipod cord around until it finally kicks in (this take a little extra effort) and then I roll my windows down and turn it up as loud as I can without getting pulled over (small town cops) or blowing my speakers. Some reason, more than any other band I have ever listened to, it is inevitable that no matter the mood, it will make me so happy and carefree.
“Its a new year, I’m glad to be here. Its a fresh spring, so lets sing. In 2080 I’ll surely be dead, so don’t look ahead. Never look ahead.”
I want to feel passion with every new day. I don’t want to just live to live. In 2080 I’ll be dead. So I’m not going to take these days for granted anymore. Fear shouldn’t have a hold of me and dictate what I do. I’ve just got to have enough strength to actually break free of its hold. Thats the hard part.
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Very moving Alyssa. You are so right, every day is a new day full of possibilities and a chance to change and start over. You don’t get to go back so make today count, right? I don’t really have dreams persay, but everyday I am home with my 2 beautiful kids and each day no matter how cranky or testing they are I have to realize I will never get this day back and my kids are growing up before my eyes. Well now I’m crying so I’ll leave it at that, thanks for starting my day off right!
i really like those guys but i’m afraid i like their videos more than the cd tracks
I was just thinking about this today: why am I so reserved about executing my ideas?
And I’m pretty sure it’s because I’m ruled by fear. Fear that my art isn’t good enough, that my skills aren’t refined enough, that I don’t know enough, etc etc etc.
But as my brothers and I are about to head to Japan, I decided today that I’m not going to be nervous, I’m going to make it happen. I’ve planned the trip all myself; my brothers don’t have any clue what to expect, but I’ve already been to Japan once. It’ll be a bit nerve-wracking to try and figure out the subway, but I’ll get it done…
And then when we get back is my brother’s wedding… and then the move to Washington. Three things in a row that I am totally nervous about. I guess this summer will offer up plenty of opportunities to try and win back a bit of myself from the ever-present specter of fear…
Ummmm…. also, good blog ^_^