It was beautiful. One of my husband's former students plays the cello, and that's why we went. It was fun to see him up there, making something magical.
But I digress. The last song they played was from the movie Hercules. Go the Distance.
Yeah, okay, it pretty much reduced me to tears.
Not because it was brilliantly arranged or performed. In fact, other pieces were more moving. Yet I wasn't all misty-eyed.
I was emotional because of the message of the song. As soon as I got home, I looked up the lyrics (cuz even though the Disney Channel is a staple around here, I don't have the words memorized. Believe it.)
I can go the distance
I will find my way
If I can be strong
I know ev'ry mile
Will be worth my while
When I go the distance
I'll be right where I belong
I love those words. They are so true for me and my publishing journey.
What do you think? When you go the distance, will you be right where you belong? Is every mile worth your while?
I think I will be. And I think it is.
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Whew! Needed a pep talk this morning. It's slow-going over here with revisions.
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Oh yah...for me the journey is everything. Of course I would like to be published...but it is everything I am learning - the friendships I am making - everything, that makes all the difference.
Yes, every mile is worth my while in this incredible journey.
It's like running a marathon. You can't skip any of the miles. The first is just as important as the last, that is, if there ever is a last mile.
I just watched this movie yesterday with my daughter. I like that song. :)
Every mile is worth my while, for sure. Even the one I'm currently on.
Everytime I hear that song, I weep. There's more than just the win at the end, there's the plight and the struggle and the music itself gathers to end in that bittersweet, well-won victory.
I'm glad you see your journey in that. It bears all good things.
It also reminds me to enjoy the journey rather than only focusing on the destination - and it's been an amazing journey so far. :)
Great post! I'd never thought about the words in that song. They definitely ring true.
I'm such a sucker for Disney songs. So many of them have this similar message. Thanks for the encouragement today!
Love those filled-with-determination-and-hope kind of songs. I'd be teary too, and, yes, I plan to go the distance.
The journey is always worth every step! Sometimes it's just harder to see that. The reminders are always appreciated! :)
YES!
I guess I'll have to see the movie now! Lovely words. Thanks!
oddly enough that is one of my favorite movies! And what a great song :)
Yeah, I think every mile is worth it for me. And wherever I am at the moment is where I hope God wants me to be. :-)
Every mile is worth my while... This will be my mantra!
I'm learning that I need to keep working to hone my skills, and to remember that it'll all be worth it in the end!
I love Hercules, and that song always makes me cry.
Fav Disney movie, for sure. I mean, how can you beat gospel muses?
I love those words! "Go the Distance!" I ran a few 10K races, and it feels good to complete the distance.
Secretia
I think so too :) And by the way, several songs in that movie reduce me to tears :D But that might just be me ;-D
Phew. At least I'm not the only one sniffling through an animated movie! :)
Every mile will be worth my while?? PERFECT. I need someone to stitch that on my pillow or something.
Given my struggle to finish my current WIP, this is perfect. I'm going to add the movie to my list to watch when I'm down.
(I sniff, too, animated or not!)
Funny, I was thinking Beck.
That's my favorite Disney movie.
:-)
I hope I'm where I belong at the end of this journey. The vision of what I truly want keeps changing.
Yikes.
I love this song!
And I kind of need it right now.....
Shelley
OMG, totally! And I mist up at stuff like this all the time. I love finding messages that help me stay on track.
Wonderful words. No matter where I go, here I am. And yes, every step is worth it.
That is a good motto, "every mile worth the while"
I hope so!
I hope so too. The path getting there sure has been fun!
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