Meant to Shine

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

by Marianne Williamson

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Day 01: Your Favorite Song

Dear Nobody-Who-Cares,

I have already failed at the 30 Day Song Challenge. [Head slumps in shame.] Technically it is Wednesday, not Tuesday when I should have already posted my Day 01 song. However, I have not slept yet so, in my own little head, it is still Tuesday! [Overly enthusiastic thumbs up.] So on this Tuesday-night-Wednesday-morning you will be granted the honor of reading my favorite song! Ready??

My current favorite song is "Far From Home" by the Gabe Dixon Band. I'm [relatively] sure you haven't heard of it, but it's awesome. Check it out. I'd marry this guy in a heartbeat simply because his voice causes me to melt into a quivering puddle of goo on the floor. [Extremely lame hyperbole, I know, but listen to the song and you'll understand.] The piano is absolutely lovely as well. All of their music is great, by the way, well worth the money. [Yes, money. I prefer to pay for my enjoyment of the music that artists work so hard to make. You should too.] Other Gabe Dixon Band favorites include: "Till You're Gone" and "Find My Way Home".

My mother actually gave me this song on a mixed CD right before I left home for college. She told me that I'd love this music. And, as always, she was right. Being the sap that I am, I listened to that CD constantly until I left for school that August. That CD has about three of my current favorite songs on it. Thanks, Mama. 

Well. It's officially quarter until 5:00 in the morning, and I still want to shower. So, here's to failing early in presumably easy challenges, early morning showers, and mothers who know you too well. G'night all.

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