This is the season of perfection with glittering lights, gently falling snow, colorfully wrapped presents, merriment and laughter. We want to hold on to the feeling with our mittened hands knowing that everything in our lives is as serene as a starry night.
But within may lurk doubts, fears, jealousies, hurts, exhaustion...
Leonard Cohen's song "Anthem" expresses the yearning and sadness which may lie within and offers a ray of hope.
The birds they sang
At the break of day
Start again
I heard them say
Don't dwell on what
Has passed away
Or what is yet to be...
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in
You can add up the parts
But you won't have the sum
You can strike up the march
There is no drum
Every heart, every heart
To love will come
But like a refugee...
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in
Enjoy a video of this song with beautiful imagery here.
