Music Can Encourage Us

You most likely have a favorite song or a favorite band simply because you love their style or genre, or they play a mean guitar, or you derive deep meaning from their compositions. At any rate, their music speaks some sort of truthful energy into your soul. It resonates somehow. Music will do that. It’s its own universal language.

For me, I have always enjoyed a good balladeer such as the likes of James Taylor, John Denver, Jim Croce, and of course, Bob Seger. I fancy myself a bit of a songwriter and was so moved by these greats as a younger woman.

Today I was reminded of one of Bob’s songs, I’m sure you’ve listened to it on the radio: ‘Like a Rock.’

It’s the line that goes: “And I stood arrow straight, unencumbered by the weight of all these hustlers and their schemes. I stood proud I stood tall, high above it all, I still believed in my dreams… (enter: epic guitar solo!) Not only is this lyrical genius, it’s a desire that strikes a chord with anyone who’s ever been challenged on any level… that’d be all of us. You’re not a quitter and neither am I!

As I walked down the pasture in the bright sunlight of this early morn, my steps lightened when these words parted my lips. I have been onto some new challenges as of late and am feeling a bit apprehensive. Not one to back down from a fight, my spirit rose up to greet this powerful lyric that blessed my memory.

Yes, music can lift our weary spirits and evoke forgotten strength imparted from old, secret friends — like my yellow transistor radio!

Are you in need of encouragement today? May you find some here. Put on your old records, cassette tapes, or Spotify and have yourself a mini revival. I’ll be the one cheering you on and holding your arms up!

Saddle up and ride, Missy! We got a trail to blaze!

Love ya!

Diane