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

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Day 19: A Song from Your Favorite Album

[Insert creative greeting here.]

So I did this exercise in my Psych Lab manual that measured my sleep deprivation level. Apparently this whole not sleeping thing is causing my general quality of life to suffer. It causes me more accident prone, prone to memory defects such as temporarily forgetting one's phone number or what day it is. Wow. I just thought I was going crazy. 

New resolution: Sleep more. 

Now we will steer back in the 30 Day Song Challenge direction. Today is a song from my favorite album, which is really exciting, because I love a good album.  [Note: I also love a good single.] But I like to buy CDs so I can listen to the music how the artist intended. There's something about listening to a CD from beginning to end. Here's the problem: Now I actually have to pick one.

I'm gonna make a decision. I made my decision. Decision made. [If you can name that movie, you'll be my best friend.]

I'm going to go with "Code Name: Raven" by House of Heroes from their album "The End is Not the End." This song holds a special place in my heart because it comes from the alternative rock era of my life [Also known as the dark ages. Better known as my sophomore year of high school.] It is one of the few pop-rock albums that I have not grown weary of. While All Time Low lost its flavor and All American Rejects faded into the background, House of Heroes somehow maintained. 

I first encountered House of Heroes when they opened for Relient K at House of Blues. [P.S. This was my first concert experience ever.] To be honest I kind of looked over them. They had a good looking singer and not much more. But a few months later, [after I had actually paid attention to the music] I fell in love. Every song on that album [with the possible exception of "Drown," which has grown on me since] is fabulous, thought-provoking, and unique. As far as I am concerned, House of Heroes is an undiscovered treasure. Check them out. [Just found out that "The End is Not the End" is not their most recent album, so I am off to listen to that.] 

I'll leave you with that. Here's to concerts, bands worth recognizing, and catching up on some well-deserved sleep. Warmest regards.


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