Change is Here

When Obama rallied his slogan, “Change is Here” a lot of people became hopeful, excited even. But whenever I hear the word change, I cringe. I hate change. Change is uncomfortable. It is even painful most of the time. Change ensues starting all over again. Sameness, on the other hand, is safe. I love the old and the familiar. I love comfort. I love sameness. I hate change.

But it is very futile to hate something that is inevitable. Change, as they say, is permanent. And as I stand and take a step back to look at my life I can sense that change is about to happen. I’m not really sure why or where it will happen; I just know it will happen soon. I dread the moment. My heart beat hastens now just thinking about it. But at the same time I think I’m excited. Excited for the could be’s and the would be’s.

I am certain that there is more to me than who I am now. I also know that God has planned a very special path for me to walk on. And I know that that path, whatever sacrifice it entails, is the best path for me.

Maybe I am changing even without me knowing it. Unconsciously, maybe I am being a better person. Unconscious change. Painless change.

At present, I’m just kind of floating. I just let things happen, when they happen. I’m being passive and submissive. I worry less too. Maybe this is the secret to stress free living; not trying to control everything.

I don’t know what “change” will happen. As far as I’m concerned, everything seems just like the way they are, the way they’re supposed to be. But I’m bracing myself.

What's Keepin' Me Busy

Please Don't Stop The Rain

I've always loved the sound of soft rain as I open my eyes to a new day. Soft drizzles in the morning... It just makes me want to stay in bed longer and just listen to the sounds of a great morning.

But it's only now that I realize how rain during the night could be so soothing and relaxing too! I think I'll be sleeping soundly tonight. :big smile:

And as I was driving yesterday, I heard JamesMorrison's new song and I instantly fell in love with it. James Morrison had me at.. well, Broken Strings. His voice just feels like "butter rolling down on a warm toast". hahaha!

Here's the lyrics to my song of the moment;

Please Don't Stop The Rain

I don't know where I crossed the line
Was it something that I said
Or didn't say this time
And I don't know if it's me or you
But I can see the skies are changing
In all the shades of blue
And I don't know which way it's gonna go

If it's gonna be a rainy day
There's nothing we can do to make it change
We can pray for sunny weather
But that won't stop the rain
Feeling like you got no place to run
I can be your shelter 'til it's done
We can make this last forever
So please don't stop the rain

(Let it fall, let it fall, let it fall)
Please don't stop the rain
(Let it fall, let it fall, let it fall)
Please don't stop the rain

I thought that time was on our side
I've put in far too many years
To let this pass us by
You see life is a crazy thing
There'll be good time and there'll be bad times
And everything in between
And I don't know which way it's gonna go

If it's gonna be a rainy day
There's nothing we can do to make it change
We can pray for sunny weather
But that won't stop the rain
Feeling like you got no place to run
I can be your shelter 'til it's done
We can make this last forever
So please don't stop the rain

(Let it fall, let it fall, let it fall)
Please don't stop the rain
(Let it fall, let it fall, let it fall)
Please don't stop the rain

Oh we're a little closer now
And finding what life's all about
Yeah I know you just can't stand it
When things don't go your way
But we've got no control over what happens anyway