Just in the last few weeks my son, Ren, has changed the songs he asks for at night...and his choices have definitely given me something to think about...
First song he always asks for is Bobby McFerrin's "Don't worry, Be happy". Always a good lesson, and most people could use a reminding every now and then. I definitely need a constant reminder to worry less, play more. Luckily I have that in my kids.
Tonight I pledge to try and worry less...
The next song he asks for is "Let It Go" from Disney's Frozen. To me this song is a reminder to basically..let it go...stop trying to be something I'm not, stop trying to please everybody, just stop. Let it go, be true to yourself and your soul...
Tonight I pledge to try and be more true to my inner self...
The next song is "A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes" from Cinderella. A pleasant reminder to follow your dreams, follow where they take you, and trust that you can make your dreams come true...
Tonight I pledge to try and follow my dreams...
Well, I have decided to pledge a lot, but notice I used the word try...I can try. I will try. I might stumble and stutter along the way, but I will get up and try again..plus I have two cuties to cheer me on. My favorite quote has always been from Mahatma Gandhi "Be the change you wish to see in the world". It has always called to me...tonight I know why. I want to see a world with less worry and more joy. I want to see a world where people can be true to themselves without fear of ridicule or judgement. I want to see a world where my children can follow their dreams, because they believe. I can be the change, but as Michael put it..I'm startin' with the man in the mirror...I am going to be that change. I may not be able to change THE world, but I sure as hell can change MY world.
Thanks Ren...you and Abby are my biggest teachers. Teach on little ones, teach on...I hope I teach you well
