12-27-18 Breathe by Télépopmusik

12-27-18

Throughout the week finding time to catalog my thoughts was nothing short of difficult. However, instead of allowing this to upset or frustrate me, it was one of the first times in a long while I was able to sit in contentment with not being able to do everything on my “to-do” list. I allowed myself to sit back and “breathe.”

We’re not guaranteed many things in life, that’s why when we’re given the gift of time with family and our loved ones it’s of the utmost importance to bask in that for as long as possible. Every headache, frustration, or complication is still a moment shared, and one you would likely crave should you never have the opportunity to share any more moments.

The scarcity of time seemed to come up constantly, as it often does. Serenity has allowed me to at least appreciate its gift a little further than I may have before; though I had hoped it’s constant force would be somewhat diminished by being a bit more present. Moments when I may feel like “I should be doing…” or “I’d rather be doing…” were quickly transformed to “I’m lucky to be doing…” and “I’m lucky to be spending time with….” My main regret has been, being present has helped me forget to take any photos… the best “traditional” holiday I could imagine, and little to no photo evidence—isn’t that how it goes?

This song really does speak for itself, and over the years its use and reuse has opened it to a plethora of audiences breathing life to it over and over again. The message is clear and concise, and one that could be an effective message at almost any moment. It’s incumbent upon ourselves in those direst moments of strife to remember that we have survived every one of our “worst days,” every traumatic episode, every failure, and yet we’re still here… so breathe. Take solace in the breath you’re able to take in, and in its gift, we may be able to find some sense of serenity.

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