About a month ago I was again thinking of how crazy life is and how it seems to be rushing by me with a frightening hurry. Really, where did Sept. go? I have really been trying to focus on slowing down enough to enjoy the ride, but sometimes it is hard to do! Anyway, as I am having these thoughts, I was with Greg and we put in 'The Zac Brown Band CD' it was playing and I was enjoying it when a song came on that literally spoke to my soul! It has become my anthem of sorts it's title is Quiet Your Mind. (lyrics below)
I hear the waves
Sun beatin' down on my shoulders
It's a near-perfect day
Wishin' I wouldn't get any older
They say that it's gone 'fore you know it now
Soak it all in
It's a game you can't win
Enjoy the ride
I feel the change
Goin' on all around me
It's strange
How I'm taken and guided
Where I end up right where I'm needed to be
Quiet your mind
Soak it all in
It's a game you can't win
Enjoy the ride
At the end of the water
A red sun is risin'
And the stars are all goin' away
And if you're too busy talkin'
You're not busy listenin'
To hear what the land has to say
I hear the waves
Sun beatin' down on my shoulders
It's a near-perfect day
Wishin' I wouldn't get any older
They say that it's gone 'fore you know it and
Soak it all in
It's a game you can't win
Enjoy the ride
I love this song!! I was again listening to it as we were driving to Jackson Hole and driving through the Teton National Forest. I got teary as I was looking at the beauty around me and the amazing world that Heavenly Father created for me. I was listening to the words and thinking wow! so true! I have found myself many times right where I'm needed to be, and if I can quiet my mind long enough I can hear what the land has to say - to me - it is saying loud and clear that my Heavenly Father loves me and is aware of me and wants me to be reminded of that often.
I was privileged to be in a meeting where Virginia Pearce (Pres. Hinckley's daughter) was the speaker. One of her comments was to make sure we were spending time in nature as it has the power to connect us to our Creator. I truly believe that. I know if I want to feel close to my Heavenly Father the best place I can be (other than the Temple) is in the great out doors - even if it is just a walk or a bike ride. How can you see the beauty and creativity around you and not feel connected to the Creator of us all?
Anyway... rambling on... I have so much to work on, but the one I am focusing on now is recognizing the Lord's hand in my life and learning to Quiet my mind so that I can hear what He has to say and enjoy the ride!
2 comments:
I have never heard that song--thanks for posting the lyrics. LOVE THEM.
Yes, there is something about being out in nature that helps us draw close--if we will stop and listen. I love Sister Pearce.
Thanks for the reminder, Sheri. Glad you are able to "enjoy the ride".
Also, love the pictures--you have such a beautiful family.
Your pictures made me want to go back up to Yellowstone. I love being in the outdoors. We really need to plan a vacation up there next year. I haven't heard that song before but I really like the lyrics.
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