You can find any moment in life to a song. In the pursuit of happiness, sanity, or even life; you are found wanting. Let's begin with the Pursuit of Sanity, and how I find comfort in listening to my mix of Garth Brooks, Disturbed, Eminem, and Boys II Men.
See? I am insane.
"Did I try in every way, to show her every day, that she's my only one?"Those of us with the privilege of marriage can relate. If I die tomorrow, will I have done enough to make sure she knows I loved her and the kids? Will she be able to face the world without me? The thought always crosses my mind.
"Like an unsung melody, the truth is waiting on you to find it"We tell lies and we are lied to. We live in world that is all too familiar with deception and greed. finding a light in this darkness is very difficult, but it lies inside you. The eternal flame that is your soul will be your guided light through life.
"But whet happens when Karma turns right around and bite you? And everything you stand for turns on you to spite you?"Seems like when you have the domino effect, it is never in a good way. Life for the last three years has been peaks and valleys, with the peaks too few to count. Yet the valleys are cherished because we learn from them.
"Its so hard to say goodbye to yesterday."Reliance on the past is a curse but a comfort. Looking back to remember with fondness is akin to strength, for you have learned and loved those moments. Living in the past is akin to weakness, because letting go is hard and you are consumed by the comfort of old feelings. Yet, I admire both ways of life.
Inspiration can be found everywhere.
From:
"I sit back with this pack of zigzags and this bag of this weed."To:
"When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comforts me."Keep yourself as a good and kind soul and the pursuit of sanity will be a short one. If it helps, begin your day with some old school and work your way to the new classics. Song helps me though my day. A few bars strung with a wicked hi-hat and strong beat, or even a sick guitar riff is all I need to keep my mind on track. I hope my kids learn this appreciation for the intricacies in a song like Joe Cocker's cover of "With a little help from my friends" and the ridiculousness of LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem."
Maybe then they will know that the struggle is real, but have fun with it while you can. Life is like my wife: Short, sexy, sometimes grouchy, and mostly fun. enjoy the pursuit for the length and you will die with sunshine on your face.
