Words to Live By
July 24, 2009 No CommentsI recently watched Tyler Perry’s newest movie “Family That Preys”. There were some great life lessons, and I recommend you check it out, but what I specifically wanted to share with you from that movie is the words to the theme song, “I Hope You Dance,” originally by Lee Ann Womack.
Most of you have probably already heard it, but the words really struck a chord with me and my tear ducts.
The song was written by Tia Sillers and Mark Sanders. In an interview, Sillers explained that she was going through a painful divorce when she wrote this song. She needed to get away, so she went to a beach on the Florida Gulf Coast. Sitting on the beach and reflecting about the break-up, she says, “I felt so small and inconsequential. But out of this difficult time came the inspiration to write ‘I Hope You Dance.’ As I was leaving the beach, I remember thinking that things weren’t really so bad, that I would get through it. That’s when I came up with the line, ‘I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean.’”
This song really puts life into perspective, and I found it to be a great reminder of what’s truly important, which is my overall theme: Identify what’s truly important and focus on living each day in line with that goal.
I’m sharing the two verses of the song with you, and I hope you will really take some time this weekend to digest them and apply what’s meaningful to you.
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat, but always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small when you stand by the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you’ll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mean taking chances, but they’re worth taking
Lovin’ might be a mistake, but it’s worth making
Don’t let some hell bent heart leave you bitter
When you come close to selling out, reconsider
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.
Question: What part of this song struck you the most? What did you learn from it, and how will you apply it to your life? Please write your comments below or email me.
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