The Heart of Life

Girl: "It hurts when I smile."
Dentist: "I can fix that."

Hmm. Ok, it sounds kind of creepy when said out of context. But when you see the scene in the movie where this was said (Ghost Town), it was kind of sweet.

To emphasize the moment, the song "The Heart of Life" by John Mayer starts playing in the background. :)

I've never heard this song before tonight, but I was intrigued immediately (again, the lyrics called out to me), and so I have it on repeat in my iPod. :)

I hate to see you cry

Lying there in that position

There's things you need to hear

So turn off your tears and listen

Pain throws your heart to the ground

Love turns the whole thing around

No, it won't all go the way it should

But I know the heart of life is good

You know it's nothing new

Bad news never had good timing

Then the circle of your friends

Will defend the silver lining

Pain throws your heart to the ground

Love turns the whole thing around

No, it won't all go the way it should

But I know the heart of life is good

(Whistle Interlude)

Pain throws your heart to the ground

Love turns the whole thing around

Fear is a friend who's misunderstood

But I know the heart of life is good

I know it's good

Wow. I've written 3 blog entries today that preached hope, faith and goodness. I feel like Rainbow Brite on uppers (Too many colors. Too bright. Too fake. Hurts my eyes. Ow) I think I started the day off with a sober note, escalated into preachy mode, crashed back into hopelessness, and now capping the day off with something mellow.

Yup. The heart of life is good. I know it's good.