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Like Freedom in Spring By Anna Groeling

A lot of people live in the past, unable to let go what has already been done. By doing this, it weighs us down. How are we supposed to see the future clearly if we are constantly focused on the past? How then, are you able to live life to the fullest? We all make mistakes, everyone does. We shouldn't dwell on them though. Living life isn't about you did in the past, or what you said. That isn't what life is about. Life should be full of joy. It's important that even when things are hard you keep an optimistic mindset, and that you take every opportunity you get. That said, one then asks the question: What is the meaning of life? Everyone asks this at one point of time or another in their life. Some of us may never find the answer. As for me, however, I personally find the meaning of life in my Christian faith. My faith is something that I can always hold on to, no matter what. It can't be taken from me, only if I allow it to be. I try to go through life with an optimistic outlook on life, no matter what. I'll stand up for what I believe in.

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I'll sit on the front porch all night. I have spoke nothin', Waist-deep in thought. Looking down on the world as it warms over everything. You may say I'm a dreamer. Here comes the sun,

One without an end.
So starting today, I'm breaking out of this cage.

I'll find repose in new ways.
Imma face my demons. Imma hold my ground.

Taste the sky and feel alive again.
I'm alive, more alive than I've ever been. Ignite the light and let it shine. Like the 4th of July.

I'm tired of fighting for just me.
I'm not afraid to take a stand. I'mma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly.

It was a beautiful let down
The day I knew,

An unfaltering trust.
You're here and I'm never alone, My Love and my Faith.

Everything will be made new again,

You've placed in my life.
Are you

Lost in the sullen waters,
Going down hill?

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Shiftless, =====

Drifting through the wind?
Waist deep in

Secret sin...sad mysteries?
Saying

It isn't fair, it isn't right?
I'll tell you this.

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