Thanks for this, Mary, you have beautifully demonstrated the process of letting-go and the steps that one needs to take to reach a point of closure. Now you can get on with whatever it is you're doing there in FL. I'm reminded of the lyrics of a song, "It's hard to imagine the freedom we find from the things we leave behind...Every heart needs to be set free, From possessions that hold it so tight 'Cause freedom's not found in the things that we own but in the power to do what is right.."
It's by Michael Card, "Things We Leave Behind". I got in the habit of listening to some of
the Christian Radio stations at night when I suffered from insomnia and now a lot of the music is embedded in my head, and my heart too probably. Periodically certain lyrics come to mind when I need them. Hahaha! So this one is for you apparently. The rest of the lyrics are Scripture based, just so you know. The melody is nice too. See what you think. https://youtu.be/EzlZ4QXMMBw
Thank you, CM! And the song... I love it, too. It was recommended to me by my dear friends Cathy and Laura who started BeLovedNow, an extraordinary program of self-connection. I've mentioned it in other essays, but it's worth mentioning again! :-) https://belovednow.org/
Lovely piece. Your last bit about flying made me think about what Chesterton used to say: "The Angels fly because they take themselves so lightly." We form big "serious" attachments to many things, not least of which are physical possessions, and then wonder why we always feel so weighed down. But, I suppose it must be so. Part of the process of learning.
Yes! We do take it all so seriously. It's such a fine line to walk -- to remain fully engaged in the game of the world yet realize it IS a game. Thanks for commenting, Yoshi!
Thanks for this, Mary, you have beautifully demonstrated the process of letting-go and the steps that one needs to take to reach a point of closure. Now you can get on with whatever it is you're doing there in FL. I'm reminded of the lyrics of a song, "It's hard to imagine the freedom we find from the things we leave behind...Every heart needs to be set free, From possessions that hold it so tight 'Cause freedom's not found in the things that we own but in the power to do what is right.."
Rocket, I LOVE that lyric. It's perfect, and it inspires me. What song is it from, and thank you so much for sharing it!!
It's by Michael Card, "Things We Leave Behind". I got in the habit of listening to some of
the Christian Radio stations at night when I suffered from insomnia and now a lot of the music is embedded in my head, and my heart too probably. Periodically certain lyrics come to mind when I need them. Hahaha! So this one is for you apparently. The rest of the lyrics are Scripture based, just so you know. The melody is nice too. See what you think. https://youtu.be/EzlZ4QXMMBw
It's just beautiful. Thank you for bringing it into my life. xox
It's my pleasure.
This is so beautifully insightful. Love the song, too.
Thank you, CM! And the song... I love it, too. It was recommended to me by my dear friends Cathy and Laura who started BeLovedNow, an extraordinary program of self-connection. I've mentioned it in other essays, but it's worth mentioning again! :-) https://belovednow.org/
I will check it out! Hope your first Thanksgiving in a new place was enjoyable!
Lovely piece. Your last bit about flying made me think about what Chesterton used to say: "The Angels fly because they take themselves so lightly." We form big "serious" attachments to many things, not least of which are physical possessions, and then wonder why we always feel so weighed down. But, I suppose it must be so. Part of the process of learning.
Thank you for this piece.
Yes! We do take it all so seriously. It's such a fine line to walk -- to remain fully engaged in the game of the world yet realize it IS a game. Thanks for commenting, Yoshi!
Well done, Mary! Keep flying, lighter and lighter :)
I will! Thanks, Sara!
Gorgeous. So relatable. We’ve moved from several homes we loved - might still again. Thank you for sharing 💜
Thank you, Ashley!