Now is the time....to Blog

Well, I created this here blog last year sometime...or maybe it was longer ago....not sure.  Anyway, I've been wanting to start a blog for a few years, and I'm always saying things like, "That would be a great blog post!" or, "If I had a blog, I'd...."  But, those thoughts failed to become actions.....till now. :-)  I kept pondering a good title, since I didn't like this one or the other one I created.  What's the use of two blank blogs?!  But now I have decided this [see the title at the top?] is in fact a good title for my blog.  [btw, I just realized that the word "blog" is kind of annoying; I don't think I like it. Reminds me of words like "pog" or "bog" or "blob"...maybe I should just call it a "web log," as was originally intended....then I could be even more wordy than I already am! ...hmm.]   Alas, I am rambling.  Yet, you are the one choosing to sit and read these rambles....soo...

One reason I was apprehensive about blogging was that I figured that someone was bound to be offended by my views or values, and I didn't want to have stress over such trifles.  Yet, I realize that I can't live in fear of what other people may or may not think of me and my musings.  Still, I pray that this blog will be a good place to express that which keeps me awake at night, and that it might encourage or inspire someone once in a while.

And to all you wonderful English majors or kindly grammar police, I apologize for my excessive use of ellipsis and numerous sentence structure failures.  Sometimes I get carried away..... :P

The title of this blog, "Heart's Song," is inspired by Shania Twain.  OK, not her specifically...but rather by something a psychologist/counselor said to her on a program about her life which aired on Oprah Winfrey's network almost a year ago (if you know me, you may be surprised that I watched every episode in the program....fascinating).  He said that many people die with their song still inside them.  Recently, I happened upon a quote from which that idea likely originated, "Many people die with their music still in them. Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it, time runs out." According to a few sources, Oliver Wendell Holmes said this, but I also found a few places where something similar is attributed to Benjamin Disraeli.  Regardless of who said it, it's true!

I don't want to leave this world with my song still inside me.  I think we all have thoughts that need to be voiced.  Perhaps God meant for you to share that poem, song or truth that He placed in your heart with someone who is near or far from you...and for that person, it could make a huge difference in deciding what path to take at the moment that it comes to them.  I often come across little words of encouragement from friends or strangers throughout the day that are exactly what I need to hear.  That's God speaking, I truly believe.  I hope this blog is a step in the right direction. :-)