LIFE IS A JOURNEY.....

Hey you guys, yesterday was an incredible day though i didn't read at all. I decided to give myself a day off.
 

I recently watched Jennifer Lopez' 'The Backup Plan' again and there is a song that was played that i absolutely love. Can you guess it? Yep! It is India Arie's Beautiful Day. I love the beat but when i was playing it on repeat on Youtube i really listened to the words.

The lyrics are extremely powerful. It reminded me that everyone's life is a journey and we are not in a competition with anyone. Lately i have noticed that happening around me. Either some people think that i am in a competition with them or something because i have been getting the vibe that they think i care about  some certain things.



I remember getting here and seeing so many younger ones that are studying for their PhD and i was really tempted to feel sorry for myself. However God has kept on reminding me that his plans for me are not the same as the plans he has for another person. So i had to just quit comparing my life to their lives and focus on being me.

And at the particular point when i was struggling, i really listened to India Arie's song. It is truly a powerful song. Here is the lyrics of the song:

A BEAUTIFUL DAY

Life is a journey,
Not a destination,
There are no mistakes,
Just chances we have taken
Lay down your regrets cause all we have is now

Wake up in the morning
And get out of bed
Start making a mental list in my head
Of all of the things that I am grateful for

Early in the morning
Its the dawn of a new day
New hopes new dreams new ways
I open up my eyes and
I open up my mind and
I wonder how life will surprise me today

Early in the morning
Its the dawn of a new day
New hopes new dreams new ways
I open up my heart and
I'm gonna do my part and
Make this a positively beautiful day

La la la la la la la la la (x3)
Its a Beautiful Day (x3)

Life is a challenge not a competition
You can still smell the roses and be on a mission
Just take a moment to get in touch with your heart
Sometimes you feel like you've got something to prove
Remind yourself that there's only one you
Just take a moment to give thanks of who you are

Early in the morning
Its the dawn of a new day
New hopes, new dreams, new ways
I open up my eyes and
I open up my mind and
I wonder how life will surprise me today

Early in the morning
Its the dawn of a new day
New hopes, new dreams, new ways

I open up my heart and
I'm gonna do my part and
Make this a positively beautiful day

La la la la la la la la la (x3)
Its a Beautiful Day (x2)

Lets make this a wonderful
Lets make this a powerful
Lets make this a Beautiful Day
Its a Beautiful Day

Life is a journey,
Not a destination,
There are no mistakes,
Just chances we have taken
Lay down your regrets cause all we have is now

Songwriters
SIMPSON, INDIA ARIE/SIMPSON, JOYCE/TREVISICK, NICK/ROBERTS, ROBIN

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Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

It is  really a nice song. And anytime i remember it, i always try to say what i am grateful for and forget about all my worries. It is hard to do that all the time especially when your mind begins to fill up with the problems you have. But sometimes you have to tell yourself that it is going to be okay.

I do hope you listen to the song and get encouraged. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Luv ya,

Petite Diva....