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"Our lives are better left to chance, I could have missed the pain, But I'd have had to miss the dance" ~Garth Brooks, "The Dance"

Life delivers experiences filled with feelings of elation and despair. It's the presence of one that offers meaning to the other. And while it might be more desirable to pursue those satisfying sentiments, each moment is invaluable to the choreography of our life. Enjoy the dance.

"As safe as it feels to conceal my secrets behind this facade, I miss those moments when I shed all the masks and hide inside the privacy of my own thoughts." ~Dave Cenker, "Between the Lines"

Sometimes, it's only when we retreat to the quiet sanctuary of our authentic self that we recognize and uncover the deepest and truest feelings in our heart and soul.

"To laugh like a brook when it trips and falls, Over stones on its way, To sing through the night, Like a lark learning to pray" ~Julie Andrews, "The Sound of Music"

There is poetry to music that speaks in a language only the soul understands. And while the melody, rhythm, and instruments can be exquisitely beautiful, it's the rests between each note, the short moments of silence, that give it depth and meaning.

"I pick up the shoebox filled with childhood memories. It contains only pieces of paper, but it feels heavier, as if it holds more weight than it did a few moments ago." ~Dave Cenker, "Fly Away Home"

Words hold weight that we can't fully feel until we hear or read them, sometimes long after they were first brought to life. And more often than not, we experience them, not with our minds but with our hearts.

"Loving can heal, Loving can mend your soul, And it's the only thing that I know" ~Ed Sheeran, "Photograph"

It's not always easy, and it might not always be hearts and roses, but there's no value or limit you can put on the power of love.

"That final word she offered, us, is my real second chance. It arrives so innocently and quietly, with the force of a thirty-pound feather." ~Dave Cenker, "Second Chance"

The shortest words and softest thoughts carry with them an intensity that can't be fully appreciated until you experience their quiet influence in ways that feel otherworldly.

"Part of where I'm going is knowing where I'm coming from" ~Gavin DeGraw, "I Don't Want to Be"

While we might sometimes feel as though we're on an endless straightaway with nothing but an unchanging open road ahead of us, it only takes a quick glance in the mirror to realize just how far we've come.

"A subtle glow from the lamp over the front door breathes a soft welcome with its rustic southern charm." ~Dave Cenker, "Between the Lines"

There are special places where time slows and inanimate objects become living things. They breathe their life into us. And when able to share these moments with those surrounding us and experience that same aura together, this might be one of the truest definitions of home.

"Standing here it's all so clear, I'm where I'm meant to be" ~Mandy Moore, "I See The Light"

Even when it seems like there's nowhere to go, perhaps it's in that moment you realize you're already there.

"Success means little without someone to share it. As I recognize that my accomplishment means nothing in this context... maybe that means everything." ~Dave Cenker, "Second Chance"

Reaching a summit sets a wave of euphoria in motion on the inside. But it's the opportunity to share that excitement, pride, and sense of accomplishment with someone close to you that brings about a wholesome and lasting experience.

"I am hungry for something that will make me real" ~Plumb, "Real"

The realest things in life are found on the inside. Feed your soul.

"He connected with something elemental in the depths of my soul. It was more intimate than any physical connection." ~Dave Cenker, "Fly Away Home"

As we grow and change, searching for new wings, the strongest connections are often those that can't be seen. Do you identify more with what you see, or what you feel?

"How wild it was to find it, Finally feel the climate, Instead of only staying dry and warm" ~Sara Bareilles, "Saint Honesty"

We each have our own way of finding solace through the storm. Some may be loud and outspoken. Others might be subtle and introspective. But there's always a sense of opportunity and hope amidst the chaos that can be splendid when absorbed with a unique perspective that's shared with others.