The Heart Of Life.

I rarely get to choose the music I listen to in my car. Deak STRONGLY prefers hip-hop so we have a few mixed CD's that are rotated around and include artists like Eminem, Jay-Z, Kanye' West, etc. Understanding that I am never ashamed of my love for Gangster Rap, there are actually times when I'd prefer to listen to something else.

This past Monday, I was driving to the U for the billionth time for another neurological test. It was quiet, and I didn't have Deak. I flipped through my CD's and popped in one I hadn't had the chance to listen to in a while (Trying to get Deak to listen to John Mayer, is like me trying to stop drinking diet coke...NEVER going to happen). I had heard this song before obviously, but that day specifically...those well-written lyrics felt as if they had been written for me, even an answer to a prayer. I assume that is when one knows they've written a good song.

I do know the heart of life is good.

Life can be hard...really hard.

But, that's part of the process, and I am better for it.

Good people support and come through, and one learns who they can count on in those not so pretty and fun times.

Good things happen every single day to me; it is impossible for them not to if I get give them a chance. 

Fear is a friend I've misunderstood at times, but I know that's not what will drive me.

Thanks John Mayer. I may not love the way you treat women and wear nasty underwear on cruise ships (thanks US weekly)...but I do love the way your song helped my heart to listen to the good stuff.