Shock Value: Entry 190 "If You Don't Face The Music, You Will Miss The Melody"

Look, I know it is very easy to ignore a number of things that go on in this life, but some of them you must "Face." Life is a musical and we each are a part of the cast. The world keeps revolving with or without us, and the "Music" keeps playing, whether we want to hear it or not. You can plug your ears, close your eyes, and try to ignore it, but one day you must "Face" It."If You Don't Face The Music, You Will Miss the Melody." Let me explain. There is an old adage that says, "Winners Never Quit and Quitters Never Win," but is it important to note that smart people don't engage themselves in activities they don't stand a chance at gaining a victory in. We all have to know at some point when we must "Face The Music."

Not knowing when to let go can hold us all back from that which we rightly deserve or what has been predestined for us. For instance, at some point you have to know that Johntae/Santica loves you, but aren't in love with you anymore. You notice their behavior has changed and you can't remember the last time they said, "I love you" or the last intimate encounter you both had was when one of you walked in the bathroom while the other person was already using the facilities. How long do you play house before you "Face The Music?" I am not saying that it is over, but there is definitely a need to have a conversation and make some real decisions. Ignoring the "Music" will cause you to to "Miss the Melody." The "Melody" as in what is actually supposed to be presently going on in your life, not what you want to be going on.

The relationship scenario is just one of the many examples one can make regarding "Facing the Music," or Not. Sometimes we don't know when to let go of an aspiration as well. For instance, if you always wanted to play Professional Football, but by now you are 41, have gained an additional 30 pounds in your mid-section, and are married with 5 kids, you need to "Face The Music." The "Melody" in that situation is that while you may no longer be able to play ball yourself, you may certainly be able to be a great father to your son or coach a local team and make sure some other little kid lives vicariously through you and makes it to the Pros because you of. It's okay not to do everything in life you wanted to do because the truth of the "Melody" is that you will do what you have been predestined to do.

My people, I am here to encourage and never discourage, but I believe we all have to be honest with ourselves. We can not be in denial about the truths that we see everyday but we choose not to embrace. "Face the Music My People, I Don't Want You To Miss The Melody." It is all so sweet!

~Brutha SoulChild Music