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Tim White's avatar

"It can be all too easy to feel dejected, wondering whether the far-off vision that moves you is attainable."

This has been essentially my only worry/problem for many years now, and it's not an easy one at all, at least for me.

"Empire" by Memoremains may not be the kind of music you normally listen to, but I think you would at least appreciate the lyrics. It's one of those songs that feels like it was written specifically for me. https://youtu.be/n0o0C4fIebo?si=i6rkC2ldNOC96qw9

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Carrie-Ann Biondi's avatar

Thanks for sharing this, Tim! While prog rock is my favorite kind of music (with Rush and Yes topping the list), I do sometimes listen to Metallica, Saxon, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Rammstein. Memoremains is in that ballpark (though I like the others better). What I especially appreciate are the lyrics to "Empire," which are great and exactly on point, so I'm copying them here:

“There's a light in your eyes that tells the truth

You've decided to look for something new

You move resolutely towards your destination

You may be disappointed along the way

If you put too much weight on what they say

Who have never tried to bring about change.

Remember why you want to turn that page.

Fight to live the life you want to live

You may need to defend who you are

Don't believe the doubters you might meet

On your way to build your own empire

You don't have to give up any of your dreams

Even if someone tells you to let them be

You're not here to meet anyone else's expectations

Luckily, you have those who'll watch your back

When you're lost they'll get you back on track

Keep those people close to you at all times.

Without support, it's harder to survive.

Fight to live the life you want to live

You may need to defend who you are

Don't believe the doubters you might meet

On your way to build your own empire.”

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Michael Gordon Shapiro's avatar

A key thing you've highlighted is the importance of applying the broad terms of this maxim to the details and specifics of one's own life.

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