Soul Stirring
Touch The Sky
When the cold wind is calling
And the sky is clear and bright
Misty mountains sing and beckon,
"Lead me out into the light"
I will ride, I will fly
Chase the wind and touch the sky
I will fly
Chase the wind and touch the sky
Where dark woods hide secrets
And mountains are fierce and bold
Deep waters hold reflections
Of times lost long ago
I will hear their every story
Take hold of my own dream
Be as strong as the seas are stormy
And proud as an eagle's scream
I will ride, I will fly
Chase the wind and touch the sky
I will fly
Chase the wind and touch the sky
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If you've seen the Disney Pixar movie Brave you probably recognize that song. I know I've blogged about that movie before and I've definitely talked about it a lot...well, I just love it! It's by far my favorite Disney movie and definitely one of my favorite movies ever. I was watching it with Zoe today for probably the 10th time and still teared up at a few points. It's soul stirring. Even if you don't have a daughter, you have or have had a mom and must relate to that aspect in at least a small way. But even if you don't relate to the mother/daughter relationship struggle part of it, you can relate to Merida as a woman. Obviously I'm not talking to you guys here. ;) Don't stop reading though because maybe you have a girlfriend, wife or daughter yourself.
It reminds me of Stasi Eldridge's book Captivating and I'm sure if Brave had come out before she wrote that, it would definitely be in there. There's something about the wild and free nature of Merida that strikes a chord in me. I definitely wouldn't describe myself in that way, but somewhere deep down I feel it. Racing through the forest on horse back, climbing rocks at sunset to drink from a waterfall, life as it should be.
I first saw the movie in the theater with a group of ladies from church, and my mom. I nearly sobbed in some parts because it just really effected me that much. I remember being in high school and although I had a great relationship with my mom, I just couldn't wait to "get outa there". Then I was living with her again before I got married and again...same thing. THEN, I was living with her again with my husband and two kids and same thing...kinda wanted to "get outa there". Then my husband and I made a desperate and rash decision to move to Thailand and "try that out"...well, we all know how that went. My point is, when we got there I was like..."Mommy?" We would skype with her and I would struggle to hold back the tears. She seemed to be doing fine, I wasn't. We might have butted heads countless times, we might be very different people; but she has always been steadfast and loving in my life. Granted she was never trying to set me up with suitors from other kingdoms, but we had our own battles. I can happily say that now that I've grown up a little, I truly appreciate her and am SOOOOO thankful to be living with her again and for the support (and date nights) she gives me and Norm. Tomorrow we're taking Zoe out for a birthday date...so special.
As a mother of a very stubborn and independent young lady (3 in two days), I can definitely relate in that way to Merida and her mom. That's why I think I was crying so much...just picturing us when Zoe is a teenager and rebelling against me, because I know she will. I only wish we lived in the Scottish Highlands hundreds of years ago and she were riding her horse around shooting things with her bow and arrow....instead of, well, I guess we'll find out. I am thankful though that she is so spirited. I might be close to needing hearing aids, but if my little girl grows into a woman who can stand up for herself and what she believes in, it'll be worth it.
A story like that stirs something in my soul because it's so true. At the heart of us all, we are wild, we are free, we are beautiful. Believe it.
When the cold wind is calling
And the sky is clear and bright
Misty mountains sing and beckon,
"Lead me out into the light"
I will ride, I will fly
Chase the wind and touch the sky
I will fly
Chase the wind and touch the sky
Where dark woods hide secrets
And mountains are fierce and bold
Deep waters hold reflections
Of times lost long ago
I will hear their every story
Take hold of my own dream
Be as strong as the seas are stormy
And proud as an eagle's scream
I will ride, I will fly
Chase the wind and touch the sky
I will fly
Chase the wind and touch the sky
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you've seen the Disney Pixar movie Brave you probably recognize that song. I know I've blogged about that movie before and I've definitely talked about it a lot...well, I just love it! It's by far my favorite Disney movie and definitely one of my favorite movies ever. I was watching it with Zoe today for probably the 10th time and still teared up at a few points. It's soul stirring. Even if you don't have a daughter, you have or have had a mom and must relate to that aspect in at least a small way. But even if you don't relate to the mother/daughter relationship struggle part of it, you can relate to Merida as a woman. Obviously I'm not talking to you guys here. ;) Don't stop reading though because maybe you have a girlfriend, wife or daughter yourself.
It reminds me of Stasi Eldridge's book Captivating and I'm sure if Brave had come out before she wrote that, it would definitely be in there. There's something about the wild and free nature of Merida that strikes a chord in me. I definitely wouldn't describe myself in that way, but somewhere deep down I feel it. Racing through the forest on horse back, climbing rocks at sunset to drink from a waterfall, life as it should be.
I first saw the movie in the theater with a group of ladies from church, and my mom. I nearly sobbed in some parts because it just really effected me that much. I remember being in high school and although I had a great relationship with my mom, I just couldn't wait to "get outa there". Then I was living with her again before I got married and again...same thing. THEN, I was living with her again with my husband and two kids and same thing...kinda wanted to "get outa there". Then my husband and I made a desperate and rash decision to move to Thailand and "try that out"...well, we all know how that went. My point is, when we got there I was like..."Mommy?" We would skype with her and I would struggle to hold back the tears. She seemed to be doing fine, I wasn't. We might have butted heads countless times, we might be very different people; but she has always been steadfast and loving in my life. Granted she was never trying to set me up with suitors from other kingdoms, but we had our own battles. I can happily say that now that I've grown up a little, I truly appreciate her and am SOOOOO thankful to be living with her again and for the support (and date nights) she gives me and Norm. Tomorrow we're taking Zoe out for a birthday date...so special.
As a mother of a very stubborn and independent young lady (3 in two days), I can definitely relate in that way to Merida and her mom. That's why I think I was crying so much...just picturing us when Zoe is a teenager and rebelling against me, because I know she will. I only wish we lived in the Scottish Highlands hundreds of years ago and she were riding her horse around shooting things with her bow and arrow....instead of, well, I guess we'll find out. I am thankful though that she is so spirited. I might be close to needing hearing aids, but if my little girl grows into a woman who can stand up for herself and what she believes in, it'll be worth it.
A story like that stirs something in my soul because it's so true. At the heart of us all, we are wild, we are free, we are beautiful. Believe it.
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