Music Monday - Mindy Gledhill

I was on another blog a few weeks ago and discovered she was recommending singer Mindy Gledhill. Well, after listening to this song, I have to recommend her too! What a beautiful voice! Love the song!

"Mindy Gledhill's 'Falling and Flying' is a buoyant self-affirmation that only one’s failings can ultimately lead to triumph." - Melodic Sunburst

I really enjoy the sound of the song, but the lyrics are what really speak to me. Growing up in my family was a lot like working for NASA, "Failure is not an option." Seriously. I just bought my son a NASA shirt and that's what it says!


So, I was thinking about that and about the lengths I've gone in order to not fail and to maintain the approval of my family. It made me realize that the fear of failing has created a cage around me. So, I talked to my mom (took me awhile to work up to it). I admitted the failing I've tried to hide for so long. And, she understood! I felt the most amazing weight lift... and a sense of freedom. I don't need to be afraid of letting others see my failings (and there are way more than one!). Facing them and letting them go makes me feel free. Less trapped by that cage and strong enough to face whatever comes along.

I don't mean to imply that it was just this song that brought me to these realizations. I've been praying about my fear of failing for a long time. My family's disapproval has practically immobilized me in the past. Even the disapproval of a close friend makes me cringe inside. The biggest mistake I've ever made (so far!), was one I made because I couldn't cope with the disapproval of those around me. Growing past that, relying on my faith to see me through instead of people, is something I've struggled with my whole adult life.

I guess I've realized that for me, even though conforming, meeting the expectations of those around me, keeping up appearances, may seem to be a road to freedom, what really needs to happen is for me to be true to myself and the life God intends for me to lead.

So, here's the song. I hope it speaks to you as it did to me.



Falling and Flying Lyrics:

The rain drops falling on my face, invite my soul to take a taste,
As thunder spreads its wings into the space above me.
I tilt my head toward the sky, and laugh out loud as cars go by.
It’s been so long since I have felt alive inside.

NOW I’M FREE TO JUMP;
I’M FREE TO FALL!
FREE TO LET IT ROLL AWAY WHEN I DROP THE BALL.
I’M NOT ASHAMED, TO BREAK DOWN AND CRY,
SO COME ON PRECAUTION TAKE A STEP ASIDE,
CAUSE YOU SEE IT'S FALLING THAT'S TEACHING ME TO FLY.

There’s a breeze that’s blowing past my door, and it’s bringing change like I have never known before.
It used to be that when it rained it poured, but not anymore so give me more!

CAUSE I’M FREE TO JUMP;
I’M FREE TO FALL!
FREE TO LET IT ROLL AWAY WHEN I DROP THE BALL.
I’M NOT ASHAMED TO BREAK DOWN AND CRY,
SO COME ON PRECAUTION TAKE A STEP ASIDE,
CAUSE YOU SEE IT'S FALLING THAT'S TEACHING ME TO BE A LITTLE BOLDER.

So hello queen and goodbye pawn, I’m gonna turn my cheek and shrug my shoulder,
I’m gonna till I’m going gone,

CAUSE I’M FREE TO JUMP,
I’M FREE TO FALL!
FREE TO LET IT ROLL AWAY WHEN I DROP THE BALL,
I’M NOT ASHAMED TO BREAK DOWN AND CRY,
SO COME ON PRECAUTION TAKE A STEP ASIDE,
CAUSE YOU SEE IT'S FALLING THAT'S TEACHING ME TO FLY.

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