Caged Souls: Soul Cages By Sting

A remember in the movie "Scent Of A Woman" Colonel Frank Slade said that there is nothing worse than an amputated spirit because there is no prosthetic for that.  Whenever that line, I remember seeing people with disabilities do great things and at the same time there are people who look perfect yet fail at every turn.  I guess it goes deeper than just an injury m but something deep in the mind or the soul that causes their inability to do something.  When I think of people who are imprisoned by their own fears or experiences, the song "The Soul Cages" by Sting comes to mind.

For me, this song is about the intangible things that hold us back and keep us prisoners or they could be a prison of our own making because we chose to give up and hide somewhere deep where no one can reach us.  When that happens we feel that everything is out reach and we are out of touch with everyone else.  People wonder why despite the fact that it's all out there, we still don;t take action and when it's gone we wallow in self-pity. It's like can't has become an invisible shackle that keeps us from going for what we want.  When that happens we destroy ourselves from the inside-out.

I know what it's like to walk around in an invisible cage which is why I'm writing this post and I can tell you it's a lousy feeling to be held prisoner from within.  It took me a while to shake off and that's why I'm finding my way.  For those of you who feel hemmed in or shackled, break loose while you still can.  Life is meant to be lived and enjoyed.  To be caged soul is the same as being dead even if you are still alive.  So break free from it and breathe the free air.

  

It's When I Think About The Plight Of Others: Why Should I Cry For You By Sting

Why is it that when people get lucky, others go down in the dumps?  Is it to preserve some darn cosmic balance between the haves and have nots?  Either way it kinda spoils whatever gains one has achieved when he or she finds out the other is in some sort of dilemma. That's why when I hear that someone I know let alone close to me is in dire straits, I can't help but worry.  When people wonder why I worry so, the song "Why Should I Cry For You" By Sting comes to mind.

I remember a time when everything was going right for me.  It was the best year of my life but then I noticed that people around me were not so lucky.  Some had problems adjusting to a new situation while others were having a hard time.  When I realize that, it really curbed whatever enthusiasm I had.  I kinda felt guilty that I was doing well while they having it tough.

These days, we all have it tough and I still think this millennium has been nothing but bad news.  Just when I think that we've survived the storm, here comes another one.  The worst part is is that it is worse than the previous one.  Right now I am worried about a lot of things and all I can do is hope.  Sometimes I worry to the point of crying and when some people wonder why it's because I care that's why.  

Pounding From Worry: Be Still My Beating Heart By Sting

Whether I'm paranoid or superstitious, lately I can't get my heart to stop pound and it's not because of romance.   What I've learned lately has left me with no peace.  When I wake up in the morning, I hurry to work hoping to leave everything behind me.  Still, it gives me no peace as as the stress builds up making wonder when will this stop/.  This pounding on my chest reminds of the song "Be Still My Beating Heart" by Sting.

This millennium really sucks.  There was not a year where I really felt at peace.  If it wasn't one thing that turned my world upside down, it's another.  As always it happens when you think things are all right and then boom!  Sometimes this pounding gets so loud, I feel my chest tightening.  At my age, that only adds to the worry.

Some people say I worry too much over things that aren''t my problems.  Still, if something important, I can't help it.  I don't when this will be resolved but I hope it does.  That way my heart will be calm again  Until, then it's going to be struggle keeping it still..

One Of My Favorite Romance Films: Someone To Watch Over Me By Sting

I'm not much on romance films but there's a hint of common sense then I might be motivated to watch it. I always believe that no matter how much in love you are, common should always be in the equation. You need it to know it if it is true love or just infatuation. Even if you don't get the girl in the end, the fact that you still kept your senses intact makes it worth it. One of my favorite romantic films was "Someone To Watch Over Me" where Sting sang title song which was originally done by Cole Porter.

The film was about a rich socialite who witness a murder and the policeman who was assigned to watch over her. Though they were to very different backgrounds, they were attracted to each other during the time he watched over her. This created a lot of complications for both of them as it was starting affect both their lives. Things came to a head when the killer targetted the cop's family to bring the girl out. In the end, the killers were killed and they went their separate ways with the consolation that they shared something special.

The reason why I liked this film is because the characters saw that eventually it had to come to an end. He still loved his family and she was only looking for someone to lean on. They shared something special and now it was time to move on. If that was done here, they would make it like they got together and that wasn't realistic. For me, letting go like that strengthens a relationship even if it means going on separate ways and that's why it's one of my favorite films.

I Wish This Was Possible: Down So Long By Sting

Just when I thought things were about to lighten up, bad thing started happening again. Apart from doing my best to cope with the everyday craziness that’s been happening here, I get more bad news. Not only is it bad, it really breaks my heart cause I’m already stressed out emotionally, mentally and physically. It’s so frustrating because I’m starting to feel that no matter how I try to dig myself out of this hole, the more I get pushed back to the bottom. How I wish that I could just take all the crap and throw it away like that's been plaguing my life. The wish for some relief while wallowing down in the blues reminds me of the song "Been Down So Long" by Sting.

This is one of those songs you want to listen when things get too much and you just want to drown your miseries in hooch or any other just to chase the blues. Another thing I about this song is that apart from having a good combination of jazz and blues, it really expresses the frustration that one feels when there's just to much to bear. Every time I hear this song, I'm either half-way through a case of brews; taking comfort down south or having a walk with Johnnie with a big fat stoogie in my mouth. Even if I get a huge headache and have to face the crap again, sometimes you really a break to drown your frustrations. That just goes to show I feel when this song is playing.

How I wish that were possible. To just taking every problems and throw them out the window like the crap that it is. Sadly, it's never that easy and wishing to throw them away is just wishful thinking. I guess that means we have take the situation head on and wrestle with it until it's solve. If it were possible then I'd rush to the sea throw and throw it all out myself.

When I'm In Shutdown Mode: Fortress Around Your Heart By Sting

When a person has a hard time expressing him or herself, that person is in for a very hard time in the future. Usually these are the people who are meek and simply settle for what life throws at them. Still, a lot of these guys have some pent-up anger inside of them due to the frustration that they were not able to get the life they want and as a result they have become really jaded and often shut down when things get too much. When that happens, don't be surprise to find them surly and reclusive. The thought of shutting down due to too much negative crap happening around you reminds me of the song "Fortress Around Your Heart" by Sting.

They say that pleasing too many people often leads to the ruin of your own happiness. That is especially true when you're force to do things you don't want all the time. Pretty soon it gets too much that you don't want to be around be people since all they do is cause you pain and you just want to get lost and be by yourself. What's insulting is that people don't understand why you suddenly shut down and left after all that badgering. They just don't get the fact that they're sucking the life right out of you and if that wasn't enough, your happiness along with it.

Sometimes, we need some time to heal ourselves from all that abuse. People should arealize when they go too far with a person before that person goes off the deep end. All we want is to be given a chance to do what we want and be what we want to be without the sting of redicule or the fear of being forced into something we don't want to do or be. I really people could be more encouraging and less demanding of others. If that were the case, we need not have fortresses or wall in our hearts.