I have always loved the song “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
It’s about diving into life and living. Never giving up. Experiencing the wonder.
There were times in my life over the last few decades when I was very down and just listened to this song and a few others on a loop.
I hope you enjoy it too.
Here are a few of the lyrics: (listen here on YouTube)
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I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,
May you never take one single breath for granted,
God forbid love ever leave you empty-handed,
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
I hope you dance…
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance,
Livin’ might mean takin’ chances, but they’re worth takin’,
Lovin’ might be a mistake, but it’s worth makin’,
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When you come close to sellin’ out reconsider,
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
Dance… I hope you dance.
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And I hope you dance too!
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