Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now am found
Was blind but now I see.
Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.
These words have always brought me comfort since I was a kid. I used to hum the tune when I was swimming alone long distance in the pool in the evening. I remember when it was cold and it was dark and I felt something might happen at the deep end when nobody was looking. But these words brought me comfort and everything was fine.
It has been difficult to find happiness in the little things. Well I guess there are no big things to start with, so I'll settle for the little ones. Often it just feels so easy to slide into the shadow of darkness that I'd never seen before. Oftentimes I can't imagine that I'd ever see the light. And frankly, I can't believe what has become of me.
But I'm happy for the support that I've received. Happy for the people who read this blog during the 6 months or so that it was not active (ok lah, I know you all got RSS feed, but thanks anyway!). Happy for the friends that love me not just for who I am but because they care about me.
People say life is tough. But think of the carnage in Sudan. Think of the 250 people who died in Pakistan when Benazir Bhutto arrived. Think about Chechnya. Think about Baghdad. Congo. Aung San Suu Kyi. Life is not tough, we are more privileged that anyone can ever be! Life is good, and it is worth living to the fullest!
Dance like no one's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. Blog like nobody's reading. Love until it hurts and don't expect anything in return. Cry those tears out till the rivers overflow and they turn to tears of joy. Live like there is no tomorrow. And when tomorrow comes there's a new happiness awaiting.
Fiat Lux, let there be light.
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.....
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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