Song Inspired by 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremonies- In the Now, Shawna Ray

Watching the #Olympic opening ceremonies tonight I could feel this sentiment in the diverse faces of so many uniquely beautiful, hopeful athletes. It was interesting to see them holding cameras up to capture the moment while they too were being filmed.

I have been writing and sharing song lyrics in the moment for a few years now. Someday I will have the means to also record more music. For all of us who keep pushing through barriers to move one step further to realizing our dreams, day by day...Don't give up! Breathe...

IN THE NOW

Capture frames of what the eye sees
Energy that rises quickly
Walking steady, friends surrounding
Etching memories for reminding

This is the opportunity of a lifetime
Breathe it all in now
A new beginning to seize the moment
Breathe it all in the now, in the now

Every day that you've been moving
Every dream that you've been dreaming
Adding up and finally leading
Through the open door, revealing

This is the opportunity of a lifetime
Breathe it all in now
A new beginning to seize the moment
Breathe it all in the now, in the now

Feel the presence of your purpose
Move the will and make a way
There is more beyond the surface
Pushing past with all your strength

This is the opportunity of a lifetime
Breathe it all in now
A new awareness to seize the moment
Breathe it all in the now, in the now

by shawna ray, today 7/27/12 11:11pm

All are winners, 2012 Olympics 

Epiphany

Clear the cobwebs in the corners
Wipe the counters of the mind
One go round it doesn't come twice
How we live will redefine

Am I dividing time or adding life?
Moving the moments or feeling them?

Epiphany says to me...Why wait?
Epiphany why aren't we still laughing?
Epiphany says to me there is something more
Do not waste this love on worry
Off the pause and now press play
Do not look at what you can't do
Just get out and live this day

I can hear it loud and clear
All the unknowns will get here
Peace is turning off the noise
Even when the music blares

Am I just cluttering or living clean?
Fearing belief or feasting on faith?

Epiphany says to me...Why wait?
Epiphany why aren't we still laughing?
Epiphany says to me there is something more
Do not waste this love on worry
Off the pause and now press play
Do not look at what you can't do
Just get out and live this day

Do what you can then rest and relax
Cold drink in hand I am drifting like sand

Clear the cobwebs in the corners
Wipe the counters of the mind
One go round it doesn't come twice
How we live will redefine

Am I dividing time or adding life?
Moving the moments or feeling them?

Epiphany says to me...Why wait?
Epiphany why aren't we still laughing?
Epiphany says to me there is something more
Do not waste this love on worry
Off the pause and now press play
Do not look at what you can't do
Just get out and live this day

By shawna ray, today, Friday the 13th
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