Last year, I blogged about something I saw in Glamour magazine. I asserted that if you just keep your eyes open, you can find both insight and inspiration in all kinds of unexpected places (remember, what you see is what you get). While running earlier this week I was stopped in my tracks by the wisdom of a Rob Thomas song. I’ve heard the lyrics before, and made a mental note to look them up when I get home, and I’ve always forgotten. This time I remembered.
Without further ado, the poetry of Rob Thomas. The first verse and the chorus are my favorite. (I know, he’s no William Wordsworth, but still …)
Little Wonders
Let it go, let it roll right off your shoulder
Don’t you know the hardest part is over?
Let it in, let your clarity define you
In the end we will only just remember how it feels
Our lives are made in these small hours
These little wonders, these twists and turns of fate
Time falls away but these small hours
These small hours still remain
kindred. Little Wonders came up on my ipod during my commute yesterday. A favorite.
I love it,Lindsey!
Oh, Lindsey, I have goosebumps. For a period of time, I listened to this song over and over again. Daily.
It means the world to me, as do you and your words of wonder.
XOXO
See, what did I say? Sometimes the loftiest inspiration is found in the most lowly of places, even in the lyrics of canned music piped in at the grocery store! 😉
Before I head to iTunes in search of Rob Thomas: I read A Design So Vast precisely to receive the gift of your appreciation of little wonders, the beauty of the details you share. Thank you.
Thanks Lindsey! I love your recommendations. Have been listening to Shawn Colvin’s love came down on Christmas nonstop. It’s my new favorite song!!
Love these words. And love the idea that we can find truth and wisdom anywhere as long as we are willing to look. xoxo
I love some Rob Thomas and I have this song on my i-pod too. Have a wonderful holiday season enjoying those little wonders.
Clarity. Yes. This is just lovely.
Wow. I am chilled. This hits me hard. I LOVE this:
Let it go, let it roll right off your shoulder
Don’t you know the hardest part is over?
Let it in, let your clarity define you
In the end we will only just remember how it feels.
I know it could speak to many, about anything. But tonight, right now, it speaks only to me. And it’s comforting as can be.