WHAT IF NOW...We Could Let the Past & Future "WHAT IF's" Go...and Live in THIS Moment?
What if we could? I mean...REALLY could... Let all those
"WHAT IF" questions go...about "the past" as we remember it,
and interpret it...about "the future" as we imagine it, dream it,
dread it...just for a moment--THIS one?
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That's what this song is about. I don't know about you, but I
like to hear songs that make me think, feel, remember, and
maybe even stretch me to do something different in my life.
Maybe remember a part of me that I'd forgotten. Part of me
that's gotten buried under all the busyness of life. Like my
heart that just wants to love, be loved...and live. Like my
spirit that wants to "soar". Like my soul that could use some
soothing. Some "savage beast" parts of me that tend to lock
me up in dungeons of fears that, ultimately, are my own
creation...and I really need to let them go.
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Places deep in me that could use some "healing", some
restoration, some getting back on track to what I know...
deep down...is most important, and really matters most...
in the long run. Not necessarily what I think, or what I
believe, or what I think I believe. Just what I "know
deep down" when I get really quiet and get a bit more
centered, and focused. What "rings true" the most at
those places in me that tend to whisper, tend to "nudge",
tend to pull slightly, but usually not very noticeably...till
I either...get really quiet and listen...or I do what I've
done too many times in my life--wait for a "wake up"
call.
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Now, I don't know about you, but I'm pretty sure I'd
rather go the gentle route...instead of the old "two
by four" of a whack on the side of the head to get
my attention. Life has a way of doing that...when
nothing else seems to be working. I'm finding that
I'd much rather listen to the whisper, notice the
nudges, and do my best to respond to them, and
maybe follow their guidance. If it leads to thoughts
that are a bit more peaceful, joyful and loving than
many of my "frantic mode" ones I often get into then
I feel it's probably a good thing. And if I can avoid
some of those "rude awakening" calls, then all the
better!
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So that's why I write songs like this one. To remind
myself...and hopefully a few other people...to "stay
tuned" to our hearts. I've been writing quite a few
songs about heart matters, and I've been pleased
that so many people seem to be getting what the
songs are saying and giving really good feedback
and "raves" in fan mail. I totally did NOT expect
this song to do so well. More people gave THIS
one a HEART-MARK "FAVORITE"/"LIKE" than any
of my other songs. And here I thought this one was
a bit too serious and contemplative for many people
to slow down to get its message! But I was way
wrong! I've gotten so many encouraging responses
from my fans on this one that I decided to go ahead
and share it around a bit more. Sure, it's pretty low-key.
A very quiet, gentle song. But its message seems to be
"touching" some people down in the heart zone. And I'm
honored that so many seem to be singing along!
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Who knows? Maybe it would be something that speaks
to you too? I can hope. And if you like this...there's
a lot more where this came from.
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I'm SteVen, and I write a lot of songs
about matters of the heart because that's
what I like to hear. I could use the encourage-
ment. But it really stretches me to write songs
like this. It's not always easy. But if enough of
you continue to encourage me, I'll likely keep
writing them...
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You can find some of my work here on Number One Music.
Or my latest album...that this song was take from...here:
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/StevenDLightspring
Or some of my older albums here:
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/StevenDLightspring1
Well, whatever you make of any of this...and I realize
my music may not be your preferred style. It's just
me...as a one-man-band singer-songwriter-producer
doing what I can to share what I know and care about.
But maybe some of you will find it encouraging & uplifting.
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But whatever you make of me or my songs... That's not
really what's important to me. (Sure, it's nice to be liked...
and I'm SO grateful for my fans...and I show them love in
every way I can!) But, ultimately, I just want the world to be
a bit more peaceful and loving. And I know that all starts
with each one of us doing our part to find some peace on
the inside first! And that's where...maybe...just maybe...
I can help someone feel a little more peaceful...AT LEAST
while they're listening to my music...and hopefully...in the
in-between times as well! Well, I can hope. And I can
dream. And I will. Annnnnd... I hope I can encourage YOU
to do the same...
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Much peace to you, my friends... so much peace... as we
let go...of each "WHAT IF"....NOW...and learn how to live more
"in the moment"...for THIS "present" moment...is the greatest
gift we have! Take care....and...All the very Blessed to you!
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S t e V e n
