Monday, September 21, 2009

Unrealized Dreams

This song is called “Unrealized Dreams” and was written as a reminder to us all of what we can achieve when we put our minds to it. We can’t give up- even when it seems like that’s the easiest option. What would the world be like if we all gave up on our dreams? This song is about those days when we see ourselves climbing higher than we’ve ever climbed, touching lives we’ve never touched, and going places we’ve never gone. Its dedicated to that voice inside us that urges us to go on despite all odds, the one that dares us to reach all those dreams that haven’t been reached, accomplish those goals that remain unaccomplished, climb those mountains that still need to be climbed, and find that potential that lies within each of us to make a difference.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Falling Rain

For some reason, this song just reminds me of being in the middle of a rainstorm. There is nothing more amazing than watching the fury of nature while protected from its elements. It also reminds me of the times God lets the storms of life rage about us while He comforts us in our times of need. (Apologies for any background music caused by the washing of dishes... :))

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Rising Up

This song was a product of playing around on the piano during my mission. Its entitled “Rising Up” because it reminds me of the times I had to find inner strength I didn’t know I had in order to keep going on. It’s a tribute to those of us who find people in our lives that give us the strength to keep going. As Harold B. Lee said “You cannot lift another soul until you are standing on higher ground than he is. You cannot light a fire in another soul unless it is burning in your own soul.” So, in short, this song is for all of us who have that influential person pushing us forward, but also for those who turn to another Source, a greater Being, a stronger Brother who can lift us out of those trying times and cause us to literally rise up and become great.