Its so interesting how one song can mean so many different things at different stages in our lives. Something can be insignificant or sweet at one point and then the whole spectrum changes and you have an "aha" moment listening to the same lyrics. Its been happening to me a lot lately, perhaps because Ive been experiencing so many ups and downs in my life, extreme situations and radical growth obliging instances. So here we are with HOME by Daughtry... You know this one, they use to mortify tv viewers during some season of American Idol auditions... when the contestants had to "go home". I don´t even know how this song got to my iPod and in fact I hadn't heard it in ages but something about the words hit a nerve and made a very personal interpretation...
I'm going to the place where love
And feeling good don't ever cost a thing.
And the pain you feel's a different kind of pain.
Well I'm going home,
Back to the place where I belong,
And where your love has always been enough for me.
I'm not running from.
No, I think you got me all wrong.
I don't regret this life I chose for me.
But these places and these faces are getting old,
So I'm going home.
Well I'm going home.
The miles are getting longer, it seems,
The closer I get to you.
I've not always been the best man or friend for you.
But your love remains true.
And I don't know why.
You always seem to give me another try.
And here´s the video: click!
You know what it made me think of? ME... And the relationship with myself. Sometimes we forget just how imperative it is to cultivate and treasure oneself. How important it is to be your own best friend and give yourself the love and respect you would naturally share with those you care for the most. HOME is my core, the very essence of my being and its where I (should) always run to when things get to be a little too much. My love always remains true and my acceptance for myself is something that I am constantly striving for, not perfection, acceptance - self respect - as some may refer to it ...
There is a great quote by Gandhi that says " Self-respect knows no considerations ". This is not the time to be flexible or have a little self.respect. Its an all or nothing formula, your integrity and character are at stake. You should always celebrate how valuable you are as a human being and recognize that your talents and thoughts are unique and worthy. Believe me that that is a win-win situation, you being true to you, your needs and self expectations. Nothing will make you a happier and more fulfilled individual
