☀️ The Daily Boost #876
Will you be my refuge?
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SANCTUARY Carrie Newcomer Refrain: Will you be my refuge My haven in the storm Will you keep the embers warm When my fire's all but gone? Will you remember And bring me sprigs of rosemary Be my sanctuary 'Til I can carry on Carry on Carry on This one knocked me to the ground This one dropped me to my knees I should have seen it coming But it surprised me Refrain In a state of true believers On streets called us and them It's gonna take some time 'Til the world feels safe again Refrain You can rest here in Brown Chapel Or with a circle of friends Or quiet grove of trees Or between two bookends Refrain
(My thanks to Carrie Newcomer and pianist Gary Walters.)
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Just saw this quote online over at the Begin With Yes website & thought it applicable to “refuge”:
“When you're feeling lonely, find someone who could use a little company. When you're scared, help someone else be brave. When you're stuck, encourage someone else to take a small step. When you're depressed, make someone else smile. When you're defeated, cheer on someone stepping out into the unknown. When your heart is broken, help a friend mend theirs. And when things are going smoothly and are unfolding just the way you want, be grateful and bring someone else along with you.” ~ Paul Boynton, Begin With Yes website
Good way to start this Monday morning. Although, these lines made me feel a bit sad:
"In a state of true believers
On streets called us and them
It's gonna take some time
'Til the world feels safe again"
The proliferation of misinformation has made this too true.