rise with me
there’s a pain in me, as i approach what i want most
suddenly, the thing i desire
feels impossibly far away
and my whole being
pulls out all the stops, the distractions, the excuses
to keep me from my deepest want
n o t . f a i r .
unless i allow myself to get curious
unless I choose to see all the stops
in a different light
what are they here to tell me?
what do they need from me?
it’s ok
it’s safe
you can proceed
then i can rise
i can find my harmony
and sing it full volume
not worrying that i’ll sound flat
or steal the spotlight
from someone else
there is so much space on this stage
as i rise to my place
i invite you to rise to yours too
resource share: SONGWRITER
There is magic in our midst.
Caroline Marie Brooks reminds me of this.
I discovered this brilliant and beautiful singer-songwriter just weeks ago in my very own backyard, literally. Our sons are in kindergarten together and, one afternoon at school pick-up while chatting, Caroline shared that she had just released her own debut solo album, Everything at the Same Time. Much of these tracks poured out of Caroline through the pandemic and they are so pure and wise at the same time: filled with a deep surrender and nothing-to-hide honesty. I especially love the lyrics and gentle piano in Lights Go Down. Caroline reminds me that there is magic in our midst and also waiting to pour out of each one of us.
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