I’ve Gotta Be Me

(written by Walter Marks and sung by Sammy Davis Jr.)

Whether I’m right or whether I’m wrong
Whether I find a place in this world or never belong
I’ve gotta be me, I’ve gotta be me
What else can I be but what I am?

I want to live, not merely survive
And I won’t give up this dream of life that keeps me alive
I’ve gotta be me, I’ve gotta be me
The dream that I see makes me what I am

That far away prize, a world of success
Is waiting for me if I heed the call
I won’t settle down, won’t settle for less
As long as there’s a chance that I can have it all

I’ll do it alone, that’s how it must be
I can’t be right for somebody else if I’m not right for me
I’ve gotta be free, I’ve gotta be free
Daring to try, to do it or die I’ve gotta be me

I’ll do it alone, that’s how it must be
I can’t be right for somebody else if I’m not right for me
I’ve gotta be free, I’ve just gotta be free
Daring to try, to do it or die, I’ve gotta be me

For your consideration……

I will keep this short not because I am on vacation but because it is the simple truth that needs to be kept simple.

We are told today that most often if we are sad or unhappy it is because we are not living our truth…..being who we truly are. We are not doing what WE feel is right and what we know we should be doing or saying.

There are no coincidences. You are exactly where you are supposed to be at every moment. The real you is exactly what is needed (actions, ideas, thoughts, words.)

Be the real you all of the time.

That is the HOPE. And so it is.

Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take……

-Meditate/pray…..ask…..”What is my next step for my highest good and the highest good of all?”

-Drink lots of water.

-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.

-Be you. It is perfect for every moment.

What made me  smile yesterday……

-Little airports. So easy. So relaxing.

-Cathy and I cruising down the Florida highways with the top down in a little red Mustang convertible.

-Seeing my sister and her new house. Seeing Jay and meeting his girlfriend, Bea (loved her.)

-Dinner at Gilberts in Key Largo with Lori, Rod, Cathy, brother Gordie and Carmin. Thanks, Sis. I didn’t cry when I left because I know I am going to see her in May. Wahoo.

Love, Blessings and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris

 

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