Who Am I?

 

Source: Poetry for the Soul on Facebook

Hollow Coves - Blessings (Official Music Video)

 

Blessings 

Sunlight fell and reminded me that life can be so gracious sometimes
And I felt like everything around me was connected somehow
Mm

At night I hear the rhythm of the ocean as it breaks on the shore
And I think about all the things that I am grateful for

And they say, hold on to the ones you love
Keep 'em close to you
And they say, hold on to this time we have
And let the light shine through

Sometimes I get a little bit emotional when I see love unfold
Two hearts bound by reflections of the memories they'll forever hold

And they say, hold on to the ones you love
Keep 'em close to you
And they say, hold on to this time we have
And let the light shine through

There are blessings all around you
Open up your eyes
Feel the sunlight fall upon you
Let it free your mind
There are blessings all around you
Take a step outside
Let your heart shine in a new light
See it come alive

And they say, hold on to the ones you love
Keep 'em close to you
And they say, hold on to this time we have
And let the light shine through

Zach Williams - "Face to Face" Rescue Story Tour Live Session

 

Face To Face
by  Zach Williams 

Album: Rescue Story 

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Verse 1
Oh, I'm a traveler far from home
I get lost but I press on
There's a mansion in streets of gold
Where I belong

Verse 2
Yes, there's a day coming soon
Where the old will be made new
And Heaven's glory shines like the morning
Before our eyes

Chorus
When we all see Jesus
When we all see Jesus
No more sickness, no more madness, no more pain
When we all see Jesus face to face

Verse 3
Then we will sing with angel voices
There will be a great rejoicing
Holy holy, worthy worthy
Is the Lamb, oh

Chorus
When we all see Jesus
Yes, when we all see Jesus
No more sickness, no more madness, no more pain
When we all see Jesus face to face
Yeah, when we all see Jesus face to face

They are like earth angels.

 

In the end, we hold onto the memories of those who crossed our paths and left soft marks on our hearts. These special people often came during our darkest times, bringing warmth and comfort when we needed it most.

Their kind actions might have lasted just a moment, yet they offered us small gifts that linger long after, a smile, a gentle word, or a helping hand.

Each of these simple gestures spoke volumes; they whispered, "I care," "I remember," and "I am here for you." We find joy in remembering the kind smiles of strangers, as their sweet words wrap around us like a warm blanket.

They are like earth angels who touch our lives in tiny but powerful ways.

Even though they might have moved on, the love they shared stays with us, creating a treasure trove of precious memories that brighten our future days, as we recall the feeling of 'being seen' ...

~ C.E. Coombes

Artwork ~ Nom Kinnear King

Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris - Our Shangri-La (Real Live Roadrunning | Official Live Video)

 

Do not trust

 

Do not trust how you see yourself

when you are sad.

Just as a mirror that is covered in fog

will eventually clear,

trust that when tears no longer cloud your vision,

you will see yourself clearly once again.

And so you need not see yourself

through the lens of who you once were

or what you presently feel about yourself

but who you are becoming,

for you are never defined

by what happened to you yesterday

as it is not your mistakes that define you

but how you choose to grow from them.

And the person you most wish to be,

that defines who you are becoming,

and the person you are outside of any story:

the actor behind the temporary character that you are playing in life:

that is your true reflection.

Words by Tahlia Hunter

Artwork by Elaine Bayley Illustrations

Source: Tahlia Hunter on Facebook

Somewhere Along The Way - Eddie Dalton

 

Somewhere along the way, I came to realize that life is hard. Not always in dramatic, earth-shattering ways, but in the quiet, ordinary moments that make up our days. Plans unravel. People disappoint us. Our bodies age. We lose things we thought we'd always have and face challenges we never expected to encounter.

It seems every day carries both sunshine and shadows. One moment can bring laughter, a kind word, or an unexpected blessing, while the next may bring worry, frustration, or heartache. Life rarely stays in one place for long. Just when we think we have everything figured out, a new twist appears in the road.

Yet I've also learned that the hardships are only part of the story. The ups and downs, the victories and setbacks, the joys and sorrows are what make living such an adventure. We discover strengths we didn't know we possessed. We learn patience, resilience, and gratitude. We find ourselves appreciating simple things—a bird singing outside the window, a phone call from a friend, the comfort of a familiar place—in ways we never would have if life were always easy.

The older I get, the more I understand that happiness isn't found in a perfect life free of problems. It's found in learning to navigate the imperfect one we've been given. It comes from embracing the journey, trusting that difficult seasons will pass, and recognizing that even on the hardest days there is usually something beautiful waiting to be noticed.

Life is hard, yes. But it is also rich, surprising, and meaningful. And perhaps that is what makes it such a remarkable adventure—the fact that we never truly know what tomorrow will bring, only that we will meet it one day at a time.

~ I can't take credit for writing this beautiful essay. I entered two or three sentences in to ai and asked it to elaborate. I think this is beautiful and it says exactly how I feel.