I've heard some really great music lately, and bought a few amazing albums. I wanted to give some suggestions for anyone looking for some good tunes. I am always looking for great music - whether it's someone who has been around for a while, or a new artist. So let me know any suggestions you have, too!
• "Dog days are over" Florence & the Machine (Album: Lungs)
Catchy tune that I love getting stuck in my head.
• "Colder Weather" & "Martin" Zac Brown Band (Album: You Get What You Give)
My hearts beats a little faster when Zac Brown really belts out a tune. The band also does an amazing job of harmonizing. "Colder Weather" is a sadder song but nonetheless wonderful.
• "Enchanted" & "Never Grow Up" Taylor Swift (Album: Speak Now)
For all of those parents reading this, "Never Grow Up" will probably bring a tear to your eye, it's very touching. It reminds me how great being a kid is and how much I wish I could go back for a few days. "Enchanted" is the story of meeting someone who literally takes your breath away and the music and background vocals are incredible. The end is my favorite. ("Please don't be in love with someone else, please don't have somebody waiting on you")
• "Don't You Wanna Stay" & "See You When I See You" Jason Aldean (Album: My Kinda Party)
I can't help but sing along to these songs when I put on this CD. "Don't You Wanna Stay" is a duet with Kelly Clarkson, and she belts it out, as usual. "See You When I see You" is a song about not saying goodbye, hoping paths will cross again someday. (I love the line "God made this old world round. And maybe it's that way so the paths that we go down will cross again someday.")
That's all I have for now! Don't forget to suggest your favorites!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The Battle
The suffocation
moves in again
I told it to stay away
the last time it rolled in
But so little does it listen
to my painful plea
Instead it chooses
to overwhelm me
So I try to be patient
and wait for it to pass
But it breaks my heart
like rocks to glass
A disease that takes
my smile to tears
A plague
that infects
my hopes with fears
© 2011, Alison Taylor
I do not know many people who suffer from anxiety. I know there are many who have it, but keep it hidden. For many, it is embarrassing. People worry it shows weakness. People worry they will be judged. People with anxiety just worry in general.
I have struggled with it since the age of 19. It comes and goes. I never really feel like it is under control, but I find comfort knowing I am not alone and that God will someday take all my worries away from me, and I will find nothing but peace in my soul.
Until then, I hope you know you're not alone.
moves in again
I told it to stay away
the last time it rolled in
But so little does it listen
to my painful plea
Instead it chooses
to overwhelm me
So I try to be patient
and wait for it to pass
But it breaks my heart
like rocks to glass
A disease that takes
my smile to tears
A plague
that infects
my hopes with fears
© 2011, Alison Taylor
I do not know many people who suffer from anxiety. I know there are many who have it, but keep it hidden. For many, it is embarrassing. People worry it shows weakness. People worry they will be judged. People with anxiety just worry in general.
I have struggled with it since the age of 19. It comes and goes. I never really feel like it is under control, but I find comfort knowing I am not alone and that God will someday take all my worries away from me, and I will find nothing but peace in my soul.
Until then, I hope you know you're not alone.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
You are unique!
Hi everyone!
I wasn't sure how to approach this topic, or if I should, but decided to go for it! So here goes...
I want to start by stating that I am not an expert in anything. But I hope this touches your heart if even in the faintest way.
I've had a couple different people tell me they don't know why God made their lives so difficult, and why their lives turned out so differently from another. I've heard people doubt God's existence in their lives. I've seen people completely turn their back to the Lord.
When being questioned myself, why God would put such hardships on some people and give others what seems to be everything, I really thought about it.
I think God is teaching all of His children lessons all of the time. And I think every lesson is different. And every person handles every struggle differently as well. God made us unique, so why wouldn't our problems and reactions to them be unique?
And how boring would it be if we all had the same problems at the same time? How would we learn anything, or grow, if we knew what was coming?
I thank God for making me the person I am today. If I were handed everything from Him that I asked for, what kind of person would I be today?
I know it's easy to wonder "why me?" But maybe the next time you face a challenge in your life, you can ask "how can this make me a better person?"
You can be bitter because of a problem in life. That's really easy! You can hold onto a grudge for all it's worth and refuse to let go. You can lay in bed all day feeling sorry for yourself. (I've been there!) You can be angry at the world.
But, I challenge you to let go of the bitterness and resentment you're harboring. Replace it with forgiveness and love. I don't care how corny that sounds, see how much farther you go when you do this. As hard as it can be some days, get out of bed and face the day with a smile. You'll be surprised to see what happens.
God loves ALL of his children. He doesn't choose pain for you, he cries out with you in times of heartache. He is right there reaching out His hand to you. Will you reach back?
I wasn't sure how to approach this topic, or if I should, but decided to go for it! So here goes...
I want to start by stating that I am not an expert in anything. But I hope this touches your heart if even in the faintest way.
I've had a couple different people tell me they don't know why God made their lives so difficult, and why their lives turned out so differently from another. I've heard people doubt God's existence in their lives. I've seen people completely turn their back to the Lord.
When being questioned myself, why God would put such hardships on some people and give others what seems to be everything, I really thought about it.
I think God is teaching all of His children lessons all of the time. And I think every lesson is different. And every person handles every struggle differently as well. God made us unique, so why wouldn't our problems and reactions to them be unique?
And how boring would it be if we all had the same problems at the same time? How would we learn anything, or grow, if we knew what was coming?
I thank God for making me the person I am today. If I were handed everything from Him that I asked for, what kind of person would I be today?
I know it's easy to wonder "why me?" But maybe the next time you face a challenge in your life, you can ask "how can this make me a better person?"
You can be bitter because of a problem in life. That's really easy! You can hold onto a grudge for all it's worth and refuse to let go. You can lay in bed all day feeling sorry for yourself. (I've been there!) You can be angry at the world.
But, I challenge you to let go of the bitterness and resentment you're harboring. Replace it with forgiveness and love. I don't care how corny that sounds, see how much farther you go when you do this. As hard as it can be some days, get out of bed and face the day with a smile. You'll be surprised to see what happens.
God loves ALL of his children. He doesn't choose pain for you, he cries out with you in times of heartache. He is right there reaching out His hand to you. Will you reach back?
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