The sounds of home are what help create the memories of our lives

We may not have had the power to shape the sounds of home where we were raised, but we certainly can shape the sounds of home we create for ourselves and our family. Let’s make no mistake about it, it may not all be peaches and cream, but we have the responsibility to ourselves and our family to do the best we can. That means being honest about it – being honest with yourself first, so you can then amplify that honesty to others through your actions.  Yes, the saying “words are cheap, action speaks volumes” is spot on – oh the wisdom that created that saying was through experience, so it’s best to follow that wisdom.

Positive action creates positive words

Have you ever been given a compliment on a job well done?  That’s what I mean when positive action creates positive words.  Not always, but it generally does. Leaning into that simple example, when we create positive actions in our own home, they will most likely, more so than not, create positive words, and positive words create positive feelings, and positive feelings create good will and happy moments.  And when you are creating positive actions, you are also leading. Yup, you have made a decision with yourself to do something – make something – you created something – good will and happiness. That’s real leadership, and very powerful.  And when you have completed that, you will realize something else.  You did it because of Love. You will love that you stayed true to yourself, you will love the positive waves you created for your home, and the happiness you created for your family. Yup, that’s the power of Love. Enduring Love. 

Love to lyrics

Enduring moments of love that you created or received, are nuggets for lyrics.  Remembering those moments, like sitting around a campfire in your backyard, which inspired me to write That Ole Fire Pit, can be the inspiration you need to write lyrics for your own song. The inspiration is all around you, just take a moment to pause and reflect. And if you don’t happen to see them, well don’t just sit there, go make some positive waves happen and you’ll have some.  In Hamlet, William Shakespeare wrote, “To Thine Own Self Be True” – so what are you waiting for? The sounds of home are waiting for you.