Some recent posts reminded me of some song lyrics I wrote a while back. I was really depressed and was trying to write something to get myself out of my funk. I kind of felt the need for another reminder today so I looked them up again. Basically about my need to have less fear, taking that leap of faith, accepting that life is dangerous but that I can make some choices to make it better. And ultimately - achieving freedom.

First Flight - Facing Fear....Facing Life.

You stand there on the edge
Your wings are open wide
Part of you is ready
Part of you wants to hide

Your heart is beating madly
You know that you're alive
You've prepared yourself for this moment
Your wingmen are at your side

All you need to do is step off
but no, that's not quite it
You wouldn't be the first one
the updraft has failed to lift.

All the knowledge you have gained
The preparation that got you here
None of it's worth a damn
if you're still controlled by fear.

There are things you can't control
They'll get you in the end
So find a way to believe in yourself
Faith is your one true friend

OK - here we go...
Our very first flight!
Our wings - they are working
Things turned out all right.

"Beautiful condor
Show us the way
Now that we're up here,
We want to stay"

The mighty bird whispered
"You must do your part
The updrafts will lift you
IF you follow your heart"

"The bad stuff will toss you
Don't stay there too long
Head for smooth sailing
It won't steer you wrong."

"So tell us what happens
at the end of the day
when nighttime approaches
And we know we can't stay"

Follow me down to your world on the ground
Watch out for the obstacles strewn all around
I'll get you back safely then its up to you
to learn from this lesson and start life a-new.