I’ve listened to “Dawning” more than any song this year: there’s just something so majestic about Tamaryn’s voice, Rex Jon Shelverton’s swirling, ringing guitar arrangement and the driving percussion…
“… you’re a vast sky, you’re a dead star, you’re a cruel sea…”
I’d like to think that growing up is about learning how to wear our emotional scars as beautiful tattoos… but instead of a tattoo, Tamaryn wrote a brilliant song.
“There is a Light” is one of those (immutable) songs that sounds good, no matter who’s performing it(*)… that even includes myself in a karaoke room. The Smiths version will be played at my wedding or funeral, whichever happens first. And everyone better be dancing.
(*) not to be read as a backhanded compliment to Schneider TM.
on starting over.
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to start over because it was what my heart told me to do.
So, I resigned from my job.
When I was younger, I didn’t know how to trust my heart. She wanted me to make impulsive decisions. I told her that I couldn’t be reckless.
(Years later, I realized there’s a difference between being impulsive and reckless.)
While age has made me wiser, he hasn’t left me cynical1. I still believe the universe conspires for our happiness—we just have to be aware2 of all the opportunities, individuals and inspiration she places in our paths.
Living a romantic life requires more than reading the right books, saying the right things and treating everyone with respect. It’s also about leading with the heart when she chooses to speak.
Today, I follow my heart with confidence. Age has taught me failure is just looking at a glass half-empty.
A couple of weeks ago, when my heart told me to take a professional risk, I obliged.
When she suggests I lean in and kiss the girl as my head tells me to walk away, I’ll listen again.
(1) This is perhaps, my life’s greatest achievement.
(2) it’s harder than you think.
