Castle made of sand
I’d rather have a small house cut from wood and built on stone, more than a mansion or a castle made of sand. I’d rather see a future, than a past I won’t regret.
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Lyrics 👇
I’d rather have a small house
Cut from wood and built on stone
More than a mansion
Or a castle made of sand
I’d rather see a future
Than a past I don’t regret
And I’d rather meet my maker
Than the thing that takes me down
I started out with dreams so big
I missed the chance to crawl
It took me time to realize
Most things I want are small
Who am I to ask for much
A complex way to be
I’ve settled for the simple things
I’ve got all that I need
I’d rather be a student
Solving problems with my head
More than a teacher
Grading papers til I’m dead
I’d rather try to do it
Than study hard and never start
I’d rather have a little bit
Than have it all and still be lost
I started out with dreams so big
I missed the chance to crawl
It took me time to realize
Most things I want are small
Who am I to ask for much
A complex way to be
I’ve settled for the simple things
I’ve got all that I need
I started out with dreams so big
I missed the chance to crawl
It took me time to realize
Most things I want are small
Who am I to ask for much
A complex way to be
I’ve settled for the simple things
I’ve got all that I need
I’ve got all that I need
I got, I got all that I need
It took a long time
But I finally see
It’s true I can say
I got all that I need
I got
A twisted tide swept in and crashed
A castle made of sand
And in the night I understood
The question in my head
Is it worth the risk to take
A chance on faith alone
Or suffer from anxieties
Sorting out the great unknown
We got to spend last weekend celebrations a friends baby shower, which included a trip to the coast where we stayed at a wonderful sustainable project on the guachaca river. Then managed to spend an entire day at our favorite beach with more friends.
I got sick this week, one night after a mission to Santa Marta to get an incandescent lightbulb for our baby chicks- I was doomed. Had no choice but to get to bed and stay in it the entire next day. Fever and congestion, the kind that requires sweat strategy with hoodies and four blankets.
On the other side of it- it felt necessary, like I let go of something heavy and I get a bit of a reset.
Good thing because Carolina had been organizing an event for this past weekend (shout out theo). She invited a beautiful family from Argentina/Brazil that have been working with the Andean traditions of ancestral medicines. What a treat.
Last night we got to share our cacao and fire, a bit of mambe and ambil, and hours of songs being shared back and forth.
I needed a night like that I realized- sharing with new friends in a way we love, deep conversations and swapping stories. It’s always contagious when someone speaks with enthusiasm. I really appreciate the reminder.
It also reminds us of our purpose here.. sharing it with people, when we do- good and beautiful things transpire.
I’m proud of Carolina for making the connection and enrolling this inspiring and truly kind family from Brazil to come visit us all the way on the north coast of Colombia high up in the mountains- it speaks to Carolina’s character that anyone would make such a huge journey from an invitation, it’s a big deal.
They brought a really special offering to us and the land, sharing the traditional ways they’ve learned to harmonize our relationship with the earth, and all of the different spirits which reflect the nature within us.
Take time, to acknowledge and give thanks. A true luxury can be the smile that blooms from a look toward your child.
Thanks for reading!
Xogb 🐝❤️🧙♂️