So often we see our bruises as markers for bad memories, mistakes or poor decisions. I view them as reminders of grand adventures, unraveling laughter and lessons I wouldn’t have learned otherwise.
My best stories are often inspired from the black, blue and yellow marks on my knees or head (and my heart).
These bruises make for better conversation
Loses the vibe that separates
It’s good to let you in again
You’re not alone in how you’ve been
Everybody loses, we all got bruises
We all got bruises~Lyrics by Pat Monahan
How often do we forget to be joyful in the face of struggle? To hide our emotional battle scars and bandage over the wounds with futile attempts and masks.
To cover up our bruises.
We all got bruises–it’s okay to let them show.
We wouldn’t be who we are without those bruises. Very thought-provoking post!
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Thank you, Cindi. I’m glad to know that it sparked some thoughts 🙂
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 18:27:29 +0000 To: mt_rd@hotmail.com
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Ah, I love this song. I saw him in concert a few years ago, outside in the rain, and he pulled a girl up onto the stage to sing this with him. It was incredible.
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How cool is that! I love Train. Happened to hear this song during a three-hour drive. It made me happy, so I thought it might do the same for someone else. Thanks for stopping by…I’m way behind on my reading! I’m sure you have something juicy waiting for us!
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2014 21:21:48 +0000 To: mt_rd@hotmail.com
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If it weren’t for my bruises I’d have nothing to write! I love that song! xo
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Soooo true! When I tried to write while in my 20s, it was so shallow, inauthentic and boring. Bumps and bruises are way more entertaining.
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
xo, Michelle
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Gosh, you’re an upbeat lady.
Good for you!
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Thank you Mr. Hook! It means a lot that you picked up on my “beat.” Positive and fun is what I strive for and was worried that the winter doldrums were sneaking into my page 🙂
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Battle scars, I like to call them.
And even with the pain some of them carry, almost all of them are good stories.
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Ooooh….good call.
Chicks dig scars (that’s what I tell my teenager son).
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i love this post. i never hide my bruises, emotional or physical. i either wear them as prideful badges, or painful lessons learned but i never hide them. by the way not sure if you are following me or not but i am now following you
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Thank you for your kind words. Now I’m following you, too 🙂
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Thanks im happy to have you as a follower
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