I sit here on this Sunday afternoon filled with appreciation for the life I live and joy for days to come. This joy is compounded with the situation in which I type on these keys. The sun is shining through an open window and "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac is playing on Youtube.
Stevie Nicks' intent to convey her message and let the listener into her emotional landscape is compelling. It moves me to ponder my own life, reflect on what would compel me to write such a personal song. Those thoughts and feelings flow into my mind and meet the warmth felt by the sun. Just as a river would in the wild. I may not have the answer to if I can "flow through the ocean's tides" but this moment felt right now is certainly helping.
I get lost in this experience for nearly four minutes and that is enough. It is a breath in of the freshest mountain air. It is the perfect splash of wave on my legs as I walk into the ocean. It is exactly what I needed. It is all these things and more. It is a good song and some sunshine.
