DON’T GIVE UP!!!!!

I have recently returned from camping at Awenda Provincial Park on Georgian Bay in Ontario.  I had a great and relaxing time!!  I reconnected with nature and marvelled at how glorious and unspoiled the park was.  I hope that whomever reads this post has an opportunity to reconnect with nature  – it will rejuvenate you and give you clarity.

During the brief camping trip, I was so engaged with nature’s beauty that I felt various emotions come over me and asked myself; How could we allow nature’s destruction at such an alarming rate, not only here in Canada but around the world?  I also thought of all those people who are unable to enjoy this beauty for whatever circumstances.  I am so thankful to be able to have my senses and see, feel, smell, taste and hear the wonder that is nature.  This trip also reinforced my commitment to do whatever I can to help with environmental issues.  I thought of song as I swam in Georgian Bay that really embodies my desire to never give up on any passion I have in my life.

In this proud land we grew up strong
We were wanted all along
I was taught to fight, taught to win
I never thought I could fail

No fight left or so it seems
I am a man whose dreams have all deserted
I’ve changed my face, I’ve changed my name
But no one wants you when you lose

Don’t give up
‘cos you have friends
Don’t give up
You’re not beaten yet
Don’t give up
I know you can make it good

Though I saw it all around
Never thought I could be affected
Thought that we’d be the last to go
It is so strange the way things turn

Drove the night toward my home
The place that I was born, on the lakeside
As daylight broke, I saw the earth
The trees had burned down to the ground

Don’t give up
You still have us
Don’t give up
We don’t need much of anything
Don’t give up
’cause somewhere there’s a place
Where we belong

Rest your head
You worry too much
It’s going to be alright
When times get rough
You can fall back on us
Don’t give up
Please don’t give up

‘got to walk out of here
I can’t take anymore
Going to stand on that bridge
Keep my eyes down below
Whatever may come
And whatever may go
That river’s flowing
That river’s flowing

Moved on to another town
Tried hard to settle down
For every job, so many men
So many men no-one needs

Don’t give up
’cause you have friends
Don’t give up
You’re not the only one
Don’t give up
No reason to be ashamed
Don’t give up
You still have us
Don’t give up now
We’re proud of who you are
Don’t give up
You know it’s never been easy
Don’t give up
’cause I believe there’s the a place
There’s a place where we belong

Thank you Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush for giving so much emotion to this song.  Whatever you do in your life – don’t give up!  Stand strong for what you believe and don’t give up!  Be proud in your convictions and don’t give up!  If someone tells you you can’t do something – stand your ground and don’t give up!  Find your passion and don’t give up!  Don’t Give Up!

Here is the video – ENJOY!