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The song "I Was Here" by Kristin Chenoweth is one of my favorite songs ever. The lyrics are beautiful and mean a lot to me.
You will notice me
I’ll be leaving my mark
Like initials carved in an old oak tree
Just wait and see
Maybe I’ll write like Twain wrote
Maybe I’ll paint like Van Gogh
Cure the common cold, I don’t know
But I’m ready to start cause I know in my heart
I wanna do something that matters
Say something different
Something that sets the whole world on its ear
I wanna do something better
With the time I was given
I wanna try to touch a few hearts in this life
Leave nothing less than something that says
I was here
I will prove you wrong
If you think I’m all talk, you’re in for a shock
Cause this dream’s too strong
And before too long
Maybe I’ll compose symphonies
Maybe I’ll fight for world peace
Cause I know it’s my destiny
To leave more than a trace of myself in this place
I wanna do something that matters
Say something different
Something that sets the whole world on its ear
I wanna do something better
With the time I was given
I wanna try to touch a few hearts in this life
Leave nothing less than something that says
I was here
I wanna do something that matters
Say something different
Something that sets the whole world on its ear
(I wanna do something that matters
Say something different
Something that sets the whole world on its ear)
I wanna do something that matters
Say something different
Something that sets the whole world on its ear
I wanna do something better
With the time I was given
I know that I will do more than just pass through this life
And leave nothing less than something that says
I was here
I was here
I was here
I’ll be leaving my mark
Like initials carved in an old oak tree
Just wait and see
Maybe I’ll write like Twain wrote
Maybe I’ll paint like Van Gogh
Cure the common cold, I don’t know
But I’m ready to start cause I know in my heart
I wanna do something that matters
Say something different
Something that sets the whole world on its ear
I wanna do something better
With the time I was given
I wanna try to touch a few hearts in this life
Leave nothing less than something that says
I was here
I will prove you wrong
If you think I’m all talk, you’re in for a shock
Cause this dream’s too strong
And before too long
Maybe I’ll compose symphonies
Maybe I’ll fight for world peace
Cause I know it’s my destiny
To leave more than a trace of myself in this place
I wanna do something that matters
Say something different
Something that sets the whole world on its ear
I wanna do something better
With the time I was given
I wanna try to touch a few hearts in this life
Leave nothing less than something that says
I was here
I wanna do something that matters
Say something different
Something that sets the whole world on its ear
(I wanna do something that matters
Say something different
Something that sets the whole world on its ear)
I wanna do something that matters
Say something different
Something that sets the whole world on its ear
I wanna do something better
With the time I was given
I know that I will do more than just pass through this life
And leave nothing less than something that says
I was here
I was here
I was here
I think it is difficult to be a stay at home mom for many reasons. One of the hardest things for me is the feeling that my life isn't important. I am just not sure about my purpose. I listen to this song and realize that I am able to reach out and touch the world. Who knows what is in store for me. I do know that life will look so different next year: kid feeling better, (hopefully) have a house, daughter able to take some classes, more meaningful relationships. It will be amazing.
A few thoughts.
ReplyDelete1) Isn't Kristen Chenowith an actress? :)
2) This is something I struggle with from time to time... less now than before, but I still struggle with self-value. What I know with my head is that raising children is one of the most valiant and meaningful things we can do with our lives. Even when this means endless mounds of laundry, difficulty in raising, wondering if we're doing things the right way... There's something a good friend told me once *grin*: If you're still trying, you're a good mom. I will add that if you're a good mom, you are definitely changing the world.
3) By writing this down, you are changing the world. Maybe you aren't (yet) reaching a worldwide audience, but you ARE reaching out and touching lives with every word you write! Even if you're writing in weakness, people (I) can relate and feel uplifted and find possibilities that may have otherwise been left unexplored!! You allow others to reach out to you as well, finding happiness and peace as they do. :)
4) I am sure I've shared the crumpled $20 analogy. I feel so crumpled... not torn or anything, but crumpled and frumpy and compared to all of the flat-ironed crisp twenty dollar bills, it's important for me to personally remember that I still have the same initial value, no matter the appearance.
Love you! <3