Self-reflection and music
Hey Friends,
As we navigate this journey of self-reflection and music, I want you to take a moment to center yourself. Think about your own story—your resilience, your strength, and the times you’ve felt like giving up but kept going. As we walk through these songs and their reflections together, I encourage you to ask yourself, "Do I see myself in this song?"
Even if the lyrics don’t perfectly match your experience, there’s always something to learn. Whether it’s a reminder of your own strength, the promise of hope, or the reassurance that you’re not alone, music has a way of speaking to us in ways words can’t. So as you reflect, I hope you find something in these songs that resonates with you, comforts you, and helps you reconnect with your own strength.
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Song Reflections:
1. "I Didn’t Know My Own Strength" by Whitney Houston
> "I crashed down and I tumbled,
But I did not crumble.
I got through all the pain.
I didn’t know my own strength."
Sometimes, we don’t realize just how strong we are until we’re faced with challenges that test us. This song reminds us that even when we feel like we’re breaking, we are stronger than we think. Your journey, your pain, and your survival are all proof of your strength.
Reflection Prompts:
Think back to a time you didn’t think you could make it through. What did you learn about your own strength in that moment?
What does strength look like for you today, even in the smallest ways?
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2. "I Won’t Let Go" by Rascal Flatts
> "I will stand by you
I will help you through
When you've done all you can do
If you can’t cope."
This song reminds us that there are times when it’s okay to lean on others, and when faith—or even just the love of a friend—can carry us through moments when we feel like we can’t cope. Sometimes, we need to be reminded that we are not alone, even when it feels like no one is there.
Reflection Prompts:
Who is standing by you in your life, even if you haven’t noticed their support yet?
How can you reach out to others or lean on your faith when you feel like you’re struggling?
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3. "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten
> "This is my fight song
Take back my life song
Prove I’m alright song."
When you’ve gone through trauma, it can feel like you’re fighting for your survival every day. But this song reminds us that no matter who believes in us—or if no one does—we still have a lot of fight left in us. You are worth fighting for, and if no one else is fighting for you, it’s okay to fight for yourself.
Reflection Prompts:
When was the last time you stood up for yourself, even if it was just in a small way?
What do you need to remind yourself today about your worth and your strength?
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4. "He Will Carry You" by Gaither Vocal Band
> "There is no storm too dark
God cannot calm it.
There is no sorrow too deep
He cannot soothe it."
For survivors of trauma, especially in faith, it can be hard to trust that God is with us in our darkest moments. But this song reminds us that, even when we can’t see it, God is carrying us through our pain. When your faith feels weak, know that He is strong for you.
Reflection Prompts:
When have you felt carried through something you thought was too heavy to bear?
How can you invite faith back into your journey, even if it feels distant right now?
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Closing Thoughts:
These songs reflect a journey of strength, resilience, and faith—whether that faith is in God, yourself, or the people who love you. As you go through these reflections, I hope you take a moment to see the strength in your story, to know that even in your hardest moments, you have not crumbled. You are still here, and that is a testament to your resilience.
You are not walking this journey alone, and you don’t have to have everything figured out right now. Sometimes, simply surviving is enough. And other times, it’s about reminding yourself of the fight that still lives inside you, the support that holds you up, and the faith that never truly leaves.
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With compassion,
Kathe'rine, Founder of Sparrows of Hope