I must admit that it has been quite some time since I posted here in the Hive Open Mic community. It seems that time is flying quicker than it ever has before and there's always something that needs to be done.
This week’s theme is “The Crazy Week” – and God, can I relate! It has been a very busy week for me and I have felt that my schedule has been full. At times, nothing seems more absurd than when there is much on the plate and little time to accomplish it all.
For my contribution this week, I have chosen to sing “Brave” by Sara Bareilles. it is the song about standing for what you want to say even if the process is terrifying. As Sara sings, there can be so many reasons we hold back, stay quiet, or don’t take action – fear of rocking the boat, wanting people to like us, not feeling sure enough of ourselves. But life comes to us as an assignment, an initiation, a call to be strong and be brave.
While listening to the lyrics, I could recall moments in my life where I wished I had been more courageous or a stand. There are times I allowed the concern on how other people will react to be a reason for me to take too long. But very often it turns out that we were wrong and when we were telling the truth, or being ourselves, it is not as terrible as we thought. Most people we care about aren't as judgmental as we think they are. But there's a lot of freedom in not having such fears or inhibitions.
The chorus sung by Sara says “I want to see you be brave. ” I believe we all want to be brave for our selves and the people we love. Be brave and confident and committed to what is required and want it with all your heart. But it can be a process to get there.
It helps me reflect on how many times life expects us to be strong - to stand up for something, to be artists and present ourselves or our art, to be writers and write from the heart rather than from our heads. It showed that in all aspects of everyday life, people can choose courage over comfort or mere contentment.
My prayer for all of us is to be less fearful in each day and week and season and year. Broadcast who you are and what you want, the very essence of your being. When a person decides to be brave, it can be intimidating at first, but once they do it, they will never feel sorry for themselves.
Full Lyrics Here
You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love
Or you can start speaking up
Nothing's gonna hurt you the way that words do
When they settle 'neath your skin
Kept on the inside and no sunlight
Sometimes a shadow wins
But I wonder what would happen if you
Say what you wanna say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
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This one is a banga 😂, you men really nice and unique voice
You always sing like a pro
Keep it up
Thank you for the nice compliment Chidi🙂🙇
Gran trabajo amiga , mucho felicidades , excelente interpretación
Thank you
I will take a word at the end of your writing that defines your whole idea in general: decision... when we decide to be brave, nothing stops us and as you rightly say, it will never be easy because fear will always accompany us, but it must be the engine to overcome and act towards success 🔥🔥🔥
Many people care about the criticism or simply what they hear and stop to be themselves, but just by deciding we already gained ground in a battle that may be simple in the end and the best thing is that in the future we always remember with a smile what we did 🙌😀💛
Jessica what a pleasure to see you with us again, you did a great presentation, first time I hear you singing like that and really, this only corroborates your talent to sing, you are wonderful 🌹💖. I liked the song and the way you sang it, congratulations for always daring and taking this gift to the highest... I send you a warm hug 🙏❤️.... You Absolutely Rockkk!!! 👍😉🔥🎙️🎸🎶❤️🌟🥂💥💫💯
Wow, thank you so much for your incredible kind words! I'm beyond grateful for your support and encouragement - it means everything to me! I'm so glad you enjoyed the song and my performance. I'm feeling so uplifted and inspired after reading your comment! Sending you a big hug and lots of love too!
Wow, I can really feel the spirit and reflection of your post this time. The song 'Brave' by Sara Bareilles does have a very strong message about courage and being yourself, and the way you relate it to personal experience is very inspiring. Indeed, sometimes we worry too much about how others will react, when the important thing is to have the courage to be honest and be yourself. Thank you for sharing your feelings and thoughts, and reminding us all to be more courageous in life. May your prayers and wishes for courage strengthen us all.
You are right. Thank you for your beautiful contribution.
I just feel as if you were talking to me.
Yes I am brave and it is all because of God.
Thanks for sharing
Guao! Extraordinaria presentación amiga @jessicaossom , grandiosa voz y buen performe👏👏👏🥰. Me encantó. Felicidades 💚💙💕
Wow! Extraordinary presentation friend @jessicaossom, great voice and good performance👏👏👏 . I loved it. Congratulations 💚💙💕
Thank you ma'am
This is amazing! Your voice is incredible. Such great control and range :) always impressed listening to you:)
Thank you 😊🙏
Awwn 🥰
This is beautiful
Thank you 😊