Bittersweet Symphony

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The Verve, "Bittersweet Symphony", one of my favorite songs of all time. It never had that much meaning to me until yesterday I was watching the Official video and was fascinated how Ashcroft walks down the streets of London, totally oblivious to his surroundings, absorbed in his own mind, and bumps into people without even noticing.
This idea of being totally unaware and bumping into random people had me thinking. Maybe we aren't so different from this oblivious man? Maybe some of us walk through life and crash into people without a thought of the impact. In the video, you may notice he walks into a woman and she falls over. He doesn't look back at her or help her, he just walks on, carelessly.
It makes me think that some of us aren't so different... metaphorically speaking too. We meet (and bump into) thousands of people in our life, and we don't always realize the impact that we have on these people- even if we've only met them for a second. For some people, everyone else is just another average human. They're so stuck in their own minds, self absorbed world, that there's no thought for anyone else.
The lyrics of Bittersweet Symphony ring true for some.

"'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony this life
Trying to make ends meet, you're a slave to the money then you die
I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down".


Most people on earth need money, or want money to survive. Sometimes they have to step on others to get there- and in the end, they're feeling so empty when all they have is money and no love. Everyone has a purpose in this lifetime, and maybe even the next. Money has nothing to do with it. Our impact on the people around us is what matters; and not by stepping on people, hurting them, or bringing them down. The impact should be memorable and positive, so that one day you can reflect on those who had an impact on you, and remember their names for a good reason.

"No change, I can't change, I can't change, I can't change,
but I'm here in my mold , I am here with my mold
And I'm a million different people from one day to the next
I can't change my mold, no, no, no, no, no"

I've never really liked the word change- to change means to alter yourself, and that's not healthy. However, 'to grow'- that is different. It's positive, and most certainly achievable. When you begin to grow, you lead a different journey, following your dreams and reflect your positive outlook onto everyone you meet- making a great impact on those who you encounter.

I think that's the deeper meaning behind Bittersweet Symphony- it's a beautiful song because it's lyrics are so true. We do bump into people without care, but it's our impact that matters most. How you impact upon someone is entirely up to you. I'm going to make sure that my impact matters, for all the right reasons. :)

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Soul lessons...

Soul lessons, realizations, epiphanies, light bulb moments, call them what you will- they will all give you new perceptions that you never even thought, or dreamed of before.

Challenges, upsets, disappointments, losses, sickness... Everyone on earth experiences these daily, and yet we still struggle after experiencing them, instead of growing from it. We ask ourselves "Why me?", as though someone beyond the clouds pointed their finger and smited us for being too quiet or peaceful. Lately I have had so many overwhelming realizations through all of my challenges. I used to believe "Everything happens for a reason", however even this is wrong to me now- my new belief is "Everything in life is a test upon my spirit." And for some strange reason, I almost look forward to the day I will face a challenge, knowing I will be able to look for a positive opportunity in it.

Many of my own closest friends have faced very confronting challenges recently, and have told me what happened and how upset or angry they felt. Usually the "old" Sarah would give a few tips or advice, and think how sad I was for my friend. However, now, "New" Sarah sees the bigger picture, and I realize that my friend is also being tested upon; whatever advice I give will not make a difference unless they see the bigger picture too. They may not realize at the time, but the 'storm' that has overwhelmed them has occurred because they are driven by their fears, and emotions. Their own inner storm has overwhelmed them, but letting go of their fears will connect them to their harmony and eventually, feel at peace during future challenges.

During my holiday at Queensland (Surfers Paradise), with some wonderful friends and my sister, I was able to experience the first few powerful realizations... I was staying at the most beautiful place, a Penthouse overlooking Surfers Beach. Here I was thinking how perfect everything was, when in reality this was an illusion of happiness. I was only staying at a beautiful place for 6 days, therefore my happiness was circumstantial. It would only last for a few days, I thought to myself. Sitting on the rooftop of the Penthouse, I stared silently at the night sky and had my second realization- my friends, and my sister were the most important aspect of my life, and the happiness that came from them was not circumstantial, it was for life. As soon as I had these two extraordinary realizations, I was able to accept that I had to make the most of my stay for what it was- it's temporary beauty, and the love I had for my friends and sister. I stopped being in awe of the Penthouse, and focused my awe on the precious time I had with those around me.

Have you ever had soul lessons, realizations, epiphanies, light bulb moments, that threw you off balance and changed the way you think? I'd really love to know- even more so if you can tell me what realizations you had from your challenges!