“The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.” ~ Flora Whittemore
In a recent comment, Andy Bailey (creator of the awesome CommentLuv plugin used here) asked what the soundtrack of my life would be. It also brought back a post Stacey at Create A Balance did on what song fuels your soul. Music can be a powerful connection in our lives.
And this really had me thinking — what song does describe my life, and the life I desire? In the end, I couldn’t get the list down to one. Here are three that describe life as I see it. They speak for themselves, so I’ll just leave you with that for today.
“What a Wonderful World” ~ Louis Armstrong
“Stand by Me” ~ U2 and Bruce Springsteen
My wife had fun with this one too. In fact, she was like a walking, talking idea generator for this. The selection below is one of her additions to the list, and one that really sums up what life is all about (thanks for the help on this one, honey!). I’ve included the lyrics — and these are words that really describe living life on your own terms, and doing what “you” desire to do. And isn’t that a powerful thought…
“Anyway” ~ Martina McBride
“Anyway” Lyrics
You can spend your whole life buildin’
Somethin’ from nothin’
One storm can come and blow it all away
Build it anyway
You can chase a dream
That seems so out of reach
And you know it might not ever come your way
Dream it anyway
(Chorus)
God is great, but sometimes life ain’t good
When I pray it doesn’t always turn out like I think it should
But I do it anyway
I do it anyway
This world’s gone crazy and it’s hard to believe
That tomorrow will be better than today
Believe it anyway
You can love someone with all your heart
For all the right reasons
And in a moment they can choose to walk away
Love ‘em anyway
(Repeat Chorus)
You can pour your soul out singin’
A song you believe in
That tomorrow they’ll forget you ever sang
Sing it anyway
Yeah sing it anyway
I sing
I dream
I love anyway
Do you have a soundtrack that describes your life?































