Written For Those Enduring Challenges
I wrote this song for people in my life whom I know are going through a lot.
I dedicated it to my loving friend Margaret.
I had many other people in mind while writing it, including friends and family, as well as people in my writing circle who are facing challenges of their own.
It seems that as we get older, life has a way of presenting us with more difficulties, unexpected turns, and headwinds than we ever imagined. Sometimes, it feels as though one thing hasn't even settled before another comes along.
I wanted to write something that could reach those facing challenges: Something you could send to a friend, share with a family member, or simply give to someone when you know they're struggling.
We've all had those moments when we want to say something meaningful, but nothing seems quite enough. Sometimes, a song can express what we struggle to put into words.
In a way, this is my empathetic hug to everyone (and myself, lol) carrying what feels like too much.
"Strength Is Just Not a Big Enough Word" (Lyric)
One thing I wanted to explore in this song is how casually we use the word strong when describing people going through difficult times. We call them warriors, fighters, and heroes. We admire their ability to keep going, and there's certainly nothing wrong with recognizing someone's resilience. But I sometimes think we overlook something important when we do that.
What about everything they've had to endure to get to this point? What about the exhaustion, the disappointment, the worry, and all the moments when they've had to put on a smile and carry on because life doesn't necessarily give them another option?
That's what I wanted to acknowledge in these lyrics. I didn't want to simply tell someone how strong they are. I wanted to recognize the price they've paid to keep going. There's a difference between celebrating someone's resilience and acknowledging that they shouldn't have had to endure so much in the first place.
Also, having to be "strong" all the time is exhausting! I've often written how I wish people didn't have to rely on strength so much. The easy road is what I'm asking for! Enough with having to be strong all the time! This song touches on that, too.
I also wanted to make it clear that caring about someone doesn't mean we have to fix their problems. Sometimes, we can't. Sometimes, they don't even want us to try. But we can be present, listen, and let them know what they're experiencing matters.
My Holiday Wish For You
There's another little writing exercise I sometimes use: imagining myself sitting beside my own soul, separate from my physical self, and simply observing life from that perspective.
It allows me to look at people and circumstances differently, without immediately getting caught up in the usual noise of everyday life. I think that perspective found its way into this song.
As I approached the second verse, I wanted to turn all those difficult circumstances around through imagery. I couldn't actually change someone's skies, collect their obstacles, or make their road easier, but I could write about a world where I could do exactly that.
There's something comforting about imagining someone finally putting down the weight they've been carrying.
And that's really what I wish for everyone this holiday season. For all those enduring what seem like insurmountable challenges, my holiday wish is that you can put the difficult chapters behind you and approach whatever comes next with a little more peace and a little less worry.
You deserve more than another year of simply getting through it.
You deserve a life "filled with sunflowers and walks on the beach" (lyric).
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