Give...

Like many people, music really speaks to me. I have many instances where a song will play on the radio that really hits close to my heart and will help me deal with anything that is going on in my life in that very moment. I recently heard this song and I knew this was the anthem for my life, so-to-speak. I have actually tried to live my life by these words for years. My life, my feelings, my attitude really began to change - for the better - in 2006. 

¶ Everybody's reachin' for something
Every day pullin' and tugging
And always wantin' a little more
Holdin' on to hurt like an anchor
Treatin' those we love like strangers
Takin' names and keeping score
We all know, what we're really after
Somewhere along the road, we got it backwards ♫

♪ If you want to get love then give it
If you want to feel some forgiveness
Then you've gotta let go and do some forgiving of your own
If you want a friend then be one
A little bit of kindness, show some
You'll be surprised at how much finds it's way back home
It don't matter what it is
If you want it, give. ♪

♫ I've been down right stubborn,
At one time or another,
And found it easier to bend.
I've had a shoulder to lean on
Been the one who got to be strong
And peace was waiting at both ends
I've felt the power, I've seen what it can do
It's seemed so simple, so simple but true ♫

♪ If you want to get love then give it
If you want to feel some forgiveness
Then you've gotta let go and do some forgiving of your own
If you want a friend then be one
A little bit of kindness, show some
You'll be surprised at how much finds it's way back home
It don't matter what it is
If you want it, give. ♪

♪ If you want a friend then be one
A little bit of kindness show some
You'll be surprised of how much finds it's way back home
It don't matter what it is
If you want it, give. ¶

I am happy to be the person I am today. I want to bring up my son in a better world and I want him to know these feelings and know what it is like to live life without a heavy heart. I want him to know and understand what it means to not hold a grudge. And I want him to believe and trust in God and know what He will do for him. I know noone can live their lives perfectly, after all we are only human, but I know that teaching my son all these good values will be better for him and his life.