Indiana Again... and my Daily OM

I wanted these lyrics with the song.

Indiana - Jon McLaughlin
I'm glad I never lived next to the water
So I could never get used to the beach,
And I'm glad I never grew up on a mountain
To figure out how high the world could reach.

I love the miles between me and the city,
Where I quietly imagine every street.
And I'm glad I'm only picturing the moment.
I'm glad she never fell in love with me.

For some the world's a treasure to discover.
And your scenery should never stay the same.
And they're trading in their dreams for explanations.
All in an attempt to entertain.

I love the miles between me and the city,
Where I quietly imagine ever street.
And I'm glad I'm only picturing the moment.
I'm glad she never fell in love with me

The trick of love is to never let it find you.
It's easy to get over missing out.
I know the how's and whens, but now and then,
She's all I think about.

I wonder how it feels to be famous,
but wonder is as far as I will go.
Because I'd probably lose myself in all the pictures,
And end up being someone I don't know.

So it's probably best I stay in Indiana,
Just dreaming of the world as it should be.
Where every day is a battle to convince myself
I'm glad she never fell in love with me.

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My Daily OM...

September 29, 2008
The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Nothing Is Insurmountable

When our next best course of action seems unclear, any dilemmas we face can appear insurmountable. Yet there is nothing we cannot overcome with time, persistence, focused thought, help, and faith. Whatever the situation or problem, there is always a solution. And if you remember to look within, even as you search around you for the “right” course of action, you will be able to center yourself, clear your mind, and see that nothing has to be impossible.

The first step in overcoming any obstacle is to believe that it can be overcome. Doing so will give you the strength and courage to move through any crisis. The second step is to make a resolution that you can prevail over any chaos. Enlist your support network of family and friends if necessary. The more minds there are to consider a problem, the more solutions can be found. Don’t discount ideas just because they seem impractical or “unrealistic,” and don’t keep searching for the “best” alternative. Often there is no “best” choice, there is only a choice to make so we can begin moving beyond whatever is obstructing our path. At the very least, making a choice, even if isn’t the ideal one, can give you a sense of peace before you have to figure out what your next course of action will be.

If you feel overwhelmed by the scope of your troubles, you may want to think of other people who have turned adversity into triumph. We often gain a fresh perspective when we remember others who have overcome larger obstacles. It can be inspiring to hear of their victories, helping us remember that there is always light at the end of every tunnel. It is during our darkest hours that we sometimes need to remind ourselves that we don’t have to feel helpless. You have within and around you the resources to find a solution to any problem. And remember that if a solution or choice you make doesn’t work, you are always free to try another. Believe that you can get through anything, and you will always prevail.

Jon McLaughlin

I'm now in love with this man's music. I didn't remember his name... but I remember the first time I heard him sing. I love the movie, "Enchanted" and he's the guy who sang the Oscar nominated song, "So Close" in the movie's romantic crescendo.

So I loved it, and moved on... and then I found this song, "Indiana".

Most of the people who know me, know that through a man I loved, also named Jon, I have a very special connection to Indiana- and a man that grew up there.

The song itself, is what I consider to be a musical and lyrical work of art. I'm a sucker for piano, and this song is just so fitting. I can imagine my Jon saying all of these lyrics in his own head... he's forced to travel for his job- the one that pays him enough to support his children, but it's a double edged sword, because he has to be on the road, instead of in his town in Indiana... and it's the main reason he doesn't allow himself to commit further to a relationship- because, as he told me... "I couldn't give you the life you deserved"... We are still friends, he still calls nearly every night... but it's still a hard thing to know that it's not going to go anywhere anymore, simply because even though he's told me he loved me... and I've said the same...

We're both committed to doing what's right for our kids and our lives before sharing them with another person again on that level.

So, I found another song of his that I like- from the new Jon in my life (the McLaughlin one), it's called "Beautiful Disaster". I could listen to his soft voice all day and all night.

It keeps the loneliness at bay.