Footprints In The Sand

There is a famous poem by Mary Stevenson called, "Footprints In The Sand." I also discovered an inspirational song with same title by Leona Lewis. The premise of the poem and song is the theme of being carried by god when you can no longer walk, thus being carried by faith. What else is there to sustain us when we feel so alone, struggling with pain and needing something or someone to carry us. Yesterday was one of those days for me. I was really grappling with some things I have observed all around me. First, why is it that so many people, some with good hearts, still inflict such pain onto others. Why do men beat and rape women? Why do women and men do cruel things to one another? Why do people push love away? Why do so many choose misery over love? Why do people use each other, lie to one another and dishonor themselves and those around them with their bad behavior? Obviously, I had a tough day with thoughts like that streaming through my mind. I know the answer to those questions...that so many people, so very many are broken. In fact, not just broken slightly but in some cases, broken in a thousand little pieces. Many broken people cause pain to those around them. The insightful ones do little harm to others but stay hiding in their caves, only causing more pain for themselves. I have learned quite a bit while dating thanks to the dating web sites. As in life, some of the people on there are out to use others and they clearly misrepresent themselves. I have also conversed with some very nice people, genuinely looking for love. In having some discussions however, I have discovered some men out there who clearly only have selfish intentions when it comes to women. I have also had men tell me that they have been duped by women misrepresenting themselves and lying. Lots and lots of broken souls out there. I have also had discussions with men and women who admit that they have sabotaged something incredible because they were afraid. It just broke my heart yesterday to think that people have the possibility for true love, for bliss, to experience the best life has to offer....and they push it away. People create their own misery and cause pain to others because they are simply afraid. It was too much for me to bare yesterday. I am usually the optimist, the cheerleader and I smile my way through life. Yesterday however, all I could do was cry. I guess I needed it...to cry for humanity, for my losses and to just honor pain. I didn't intend to wallow (well maybe a little)...just knew I needed a good cry. So, I cried and cried and yet I was still able to enjoy the beauty of the clouds and the sky. I also knew that my perspective would be renewed with the dawn of a new day. I remain eternally hopeful about love, joy, peace and compassion. It's the only path to follow really. Love is the answer, even when others sarcastically laugh, or hide or hate or sabotage....love is the only answer in this life that makes any sense. The love I nourish, express and feel within my heart and within my entire being, feeds me daily and is carrying me where I need to go. Where am I going? I'm not sure yet, but with love in my heart....no worries, I'll be taken care of. As for the saddness I felt yesterday, we all have those moments. I needed to be carried yesterday....and for that, I am grateful. “When you have come to the edge of all light that you know and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly"...(Patrick Overton).


Footprints In The Sand: Leona Lewis
Songwriters: Cowell, Simon; Kreuger, David Bengt; Magnusson, Per Olof; Page, Richard

You walked with me
Footprints in the sand
And helped me understand
Where I'm going

You walked with me
When I was all alone
With so much unknown
Along the way

Then I heard you say

I promise you
I'm always there
When your heart is filled with sorrow and despair
And I'll carry you
When you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand

I see my life
Flash across the sky
So many times I've lied
And been so afraid

And just when I
I thought I'd lost my way
You gave me strenght to carry on

That's when I heard you say

I promise you
I'm always there
When your heart is filled with sorrow and despair
Oh, I'll carry you
When you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand
When I'm weary
Well I know you'll be there
And I can feel you
When you say

I promise you
I'm always there
When your heart is full of sadness and despair
I'll carry you
When you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand