Wednesday, January 6, 2016

17: Awakened Dreams


And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.


Awakened Dreams

4/14/05, 5/12/06

The world can be a scary place
But something sets me free
With music of another world
To dream how things can be.

Emotion raw, emotion pure
Great thoughts to ride upon
Truth spoken there for all to hear
Where minds are later drawn.

Awakened dreams once long forgot
Are stirred within its wake
That yet, perhaps, there is a chance
Of dreams a future make.

Ennobled heart, so tired once
Now stands with life anew
Fresh strength to walk that higher road
To show those dreams as true.


For as long as I can remember, I have always been drawn to the power of story and song. I have probably read more than a couple thousand books and  seem to have an insatiable appetite for good stories. They have so much to learn from, be it understanding of different people and situations, communication, economics, society, politics, government, science, humanity - life overall. And in these stories I see purpose and value in life and so many parallels that demonstrate gospel principles whether they are obvious or understood through the character's lack of understanding. It provides an energy and centering effect on me and tends to have the greatest ability to restore my balance when life throws curve-balls.

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