Turn the Pain into Power

"She's got lions in her heart

A fire in her soul he's a got a beast

In his belly that's so hard to control

Cause they've taken too much hits, taking blow by blow

Now light a match, stand back, watch them explode

When you've been fighting for it all your life

You've been struggling to make things right

That's a how a superhero learns to fly

(Every day, every hour, turn that pain into power)"

~ Superheroes, The Script

My favourite Irish rockers are back on the scene so that means going through their back catalogues in readiness for what I'm sure will be an awesome album release.

Anyway, I actually listened to the lyrics even more closely than I usually do and these words have taken on huge huge significance for me. This past year 2016/2017 has shown me a lot about life, love, pain & what you ultimately do with it. I have a few friends (old & new) who inspire me everyday in how they handle their very personal pain.

I just felt like I needed to write this tonight.

Guys, I see you. I know how hard things are/have been. I also see how you turn that pain into power, you superhero.

Keep Keeping On,

Lucy

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