Why blog?

The daily activity of blogging has been an incredible release for me. Sure, I open myself up to anyone who reads this - but that is a risk I've chosen to take - can you tell I've been workin' on the vulnerability stuff? Writing this at the end of the day doesn't take anything away from what I'm doing the rest of the day - it is the best closure I have available to me now.

In addition to the release that writing a blog brings, it is a vehicle to process this amazingly stressful time. Five days left (technically six but I go back to work on the day my exam is due) and I am at peace with what is left to do and what the outcome will be. By no means have I given up - not in the least - just operating from a calm confidence which is rather unique for me.

While out and about today a song* unexpectedly filled me and after hearing it once, played it repeatedly until I got home. The noteworthy lyrics that have looped through my head the remainder of the day are:

... What we have we're gonna keep - always

What we've lost we do not need - always

What is it that won't let you sleep - always

Be the arrow

And the target

Put your head over the parapet

Be uncool

Yes, be awkward

And don't look in the obvious place

The soul needs beauty as a soul mate

... Don't find yourself in someone else - always
... Well if you dream then dream out loud - always

...Turn each song into a prayer - always

Now and forever

For always


*Always by U2
(In case you didn't know it, U2 has exceptionally spiritual songs.)