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Grandpa's visit in November

So there’s a song “say what you need to say” by John Mayer that made me want to write. While I’m really not a big fan of his (just had to throw that in), I’m with him on this one to almost choking up. I'm not the most eloquent writer, so bear with me. It’s honestly kind of the mantra I try to keep for life. I’m definitely not always a good example of this, but I think it is so important for people to say what’s in their hearts & on their minds because you never know when the moment will come again. There’s just too much bad stuff out there. We need to spread more good stuff even if it may hurt & make you feel like an idiot at first. I think in the long run there shouldn't be any regret though. As long as it isn’t hurting someone then really is it not worth it to have it out there? To never have to wonder if it could have made a difference. Not just about saying how much you love someone (although that's definitely a huge part), but whatever it is that is scary. You miss them, you need them, you're hurt, you are sorry. They’re the emotions that make life meaningful, so why ignore them? “it’s better to say too much, than never to say what you need to say again” Thanks John.

Say What you Need to Say by John Mayer

Take all of your wasted honor.

Every little past frustration.

Take all of your so called problems,

Better put 'em in quotations.

Say what you need to say

Walking like a one man army,

Fighting with the shadows in your head.

Living up the same old moment

Knowing you'd be better off instead

If you could only...

Say what you need to say

Have no fear for giving in

Have no fear for giving over.

You better know that in the end
It's better to say too much,

than never to say what you need to say again.

Even if your hands are shaking,

And your faith is broken.

Even as the eyes are closing,

Do it with a heart wide open.

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Is there a song that inspires your mantra??