One of my favorite parts about moving to Canada is finding new music! Country is just one of my genres that I enjoy, but I found this artist here, his name is Paul Brandt. He is a wonderful singer and song writer. Here's how he ties in - to me.
Keep in mind that anytime you move, there is a time when we you through this sense of things seeming to be 'unreal'. It's weird and very hard to explain. Its like you are driving for this great distance and then you wake up and realize you are somewhere totally different. Things look different, feel different, smell different. For me, this time comes after the 'business' of moving. When the semi has come and gone, the boxes and house are almost set, kids are in school, you found the grocery store etc. You feel foggy in a way.
Well, I was there, in this place, honestly wondering where in the hell I was and why. And then I heard this song - 'Risk' by Paul Brandt. If you are lover of music you will get this-but it was one of those moments that you understood something larger than yourself.
First lines of the song "I'd rather stand on the edge of a cliff, hang my toes over a bit, and the jump when they dared me, even if it scares me and I get hurt. I rather build my wings on the way down, do my best not to fall to the ground......" and the song continues. But, I had a moment - because someone had put into words - me - and this was what I was in the midst of. I had risked a lot to be here - risked a lot of myself.
Another line....'Oh, but I'd never discover new land, by keeping my feet on the sand.' I could take this song apart line by line - but here's the net net - it's what this is all about - Risk. It is scary, full of a lot of uneasiness and stress, but the rewards are, life, and what you get from it and what you take out of it. Some of us like to hide - because its safer there. Its far easier to close oneself off, I get that, been there. But I have to be honest, I like this place better. Sure, its scarier than I imagined - but man, each day, I'm livin' and I love it! Some tell me - 'This isn't realistic, you can't live this way.' but isn't this exactly what I have done??? So, how can it not be realistic?
However, it is not for the light hearted. You can't take on a journey like this and not take a risk. What's interesting it how it affects your whole life. I may only be here, in Canada, for a short time, but the lessons I am learning are worth a lifetime. I know, now, that I am a risk taker. I like it here - in the risk - because I am living folks! I cry about it, I laugh about it. I get mad about it - I get so frustrated with the remoteness here. I can't fly anywhere under $1000. Or drive to see anyone under 12 hours - so what do I do about that? Well, frankly,there is nothing I can do. I have to accept it and still go. Because I won't hide here and get lost. I will live the risk and go where it goes. And know that in the end, I really gave it all I had.
If you are inclined, take a listen to this artist and check out this song. I don't expect it to reach others, like it reaches me, but, maybe one of you will see something about you that you have risked, and you'll get it. http://www.paulbrandt.com/content/music.
Happy 'Risk' taking to those who are good with it. For those of you, perhaps afraid? Just think of me, or someone you know, cheering you on as you build your wings on the way down! Here's a High Five!! Congratulations......
Keep in mind that anytime you move, there is a time when we you through this sense of things seeming to be 'unreal'. It's weird and very hard to explain. Its like you are driving for this great distance and then you wake up and realize you are somewhere totally different. Things look different, feel different, smell different. For me, this time comes after the 'business' of moving. When the semi has come and gone, the boxes and house are almost set, kids are in school, you found the grocery store etc. You feel foggy in a way.
Well, I was there, in this place, honestly wondering where in the hell I was and why. And then I heard this song - 'Risk' by Paul Brandt. If you are lover of music you will get this-but it was one of those moments that you understood something larger than yourself.
First lines of the song "I'd rather stand on the edge of a cliff, hang my toes over a bit, and the jump when they dared me, even if it scares me and I get hurt. I rather build my wings on the way down, do my best not to fall to the ground......" and the song continues. But, I had a moment - because someone had put into words - me - and this was what I was in the midst of. I had risked a lot to be here - risked a lot of myself.
Another line....'Oh, but I'd never discover new land, by keeping my feet on the sand.' I could take this song apart line by line - but here's the net net - it's what this is all about - Risk. It is scary, full of a lot of uneasiness and stress, but the rewards are, life, and what you get from it and what you take out of it. Some of us like to hide - because its safer there. Its far easier to close oneself off, I get that, been there. But I have to be honest, I like this place better. Sure, its scarier than I imagined - but man, each day, I'm livin' and I love it! Some tell me - 'This isn't realistic, you can't live this way.' but isn't this exactly what I have done??? So, how can it not be realistic?
However, it is not for the light hearted. You can't take on a journey like this and not take a risk. What's interesting it how it affects your whole life. I may only be here, in Canada, for a short time, but the lessons I am learning are worth a lifetime. I know, now, that I am a risk taker. I like it here - in the risk - because I am living folks! I cry about it, I laugh about it. I get mad about it - I get so frustrated with the remoteness here. I can't fly anywhere under $1000. Or drive to see anyone under 12 hours - so what do I do about that? Well, frankly,there is nothing I can do. I have to accept it and still go. Because I won't hide here and get lost. I will live the risk and go where it goes. And know that in the end, I really gave it all I had.
If you are inclined, take a listen to this artist and check out this song. I don't expect it to reach others, like it reaches me, but, maybe one of you will see something about you that you have risked, and you'll get it. http://www.paulbrandt.com/content/music.
Happy 'Risk' taking to those who are good with it. For those of you, perhaps afraid? Just think of me, or someone you know, cheering you on as you build your wings on the way down! Here's a High Five!! Congratulations......
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