.: a song for each season :.

"Ah, la, la, la, la, la, la, life is wonderful... ah, la, la, la, la, la, la, life goes full circle." - Jason Mraz

Music has a way of catching me off guard at some of the deepest moments of my life. And in a matter of a few chords and a couple lines, I so often find myself being caught up in the reality of someone saying exactly what I was feeling. Now I don't exactly figure myself to have a hard time expressing what I am feeling - sometimes more than I should have. But there is something beautiful that happens as I put those earpieces in and get lost in hearing what any given artist is singing. Today is definately one of those mornings where I am trying to process all that life consists of right now - primarily strong desires and looming fears. And as I seek to find clarity, my heart hears a handful of songs in the midst of a sunlit walk... and part of me cries out, "Yes, that is exactly how I am feeling!". The beauty comes in having someone acknowledge some of your deepest feelings, even if it is some pop sensation or the greatest person to ever strap an acoustic guitar on. What are some of those songs for you? What are those tunes that you can play in which those lyrics sound like pages from some of your most recent journal entries? What are the melodies that have those sections that cause you to look around to see if anyone is looking, right before you belt it out at the top of your lungs? For me, those are some of the greatest moments in a day to experience, finding a song that has the ability to carry you through the hills and valleys. A song that potentially sheds light on inner chaos and even names certain parts of reality for me. My mental list of "top ten songs" is certainly always changing, but there are those instant classics that allow me to breathe much easier simply by soaking in their words and sounds. And in a powerful way, they call me into places where I can feel my strength coming back to me... and be reminded that life is more than simply experiencing the weight of my heavier emotions. In a simple song, I am able to return to peace and ease and incredible joy.

"Would you want me when I'm not myself? Wait it out while I am someone else?" - John Mayer