Gandhi

I'm scared of the future.
Every adult tells me that things will work out...they have hindsight bias.
I'm about as sure as Gandhi was that he would make a difference,
It feels like the right thing, but is it?
I guess all we can do is trust our personal Muses to guide and inspire.
And, perhaps more importantly, trust ourselves.

When we were young, our parents made a lot of our choices.
As we grow, we must make more decisions by ourselves,
And then own up the the consequences, good or bad.
But still, when will we own ourselves completely?

I get too caught up in thinking:
Decisions, the future, who I am.
Maybe it's a good thing, then, that I haven't finished that guide book.
I've gotten about halfway through and marked the pages.
Yet, it's hard to tell if it's helping or increasing my stress.

I keep forgetting to just have fun with life,
Otherwise it'll continue seeming like an endless, monotonous pattern.
I keep forgetting I'm positive,
Because I'm focused on now rather than the future.

I'll just keep following the light of the future,
And pray that it won't be the last time I see that light.
Live today for tomorrow.

The Blurbs

Skin (Rascal Flatts)
David was with Sara Beth when she fell and then she only got worse. After she is diagnosed with cancer, he watches as she battles it, not knowing how to help. Sara tries to act tough. She wants to be a normal teenager but she is scared and worried because she's not anymore. When David does something for her, Sara knows that he truly cares.

Fifteen (Taylor Swift)
Taylor is nervous on her first day of high school. She becomes fast friends with a girl named Abigail and they take on high school together. They get caught up in the emotions of relationships and think everything is real. Unfortunately Abigail gets hurt by a boy who says he loves her. At that time the girls didn't yet know what they would know later.

Jesus Take the Wheel (Carrie Underwood)
Caroline is distracted as she drives to her parents for Christmas. She has been trying to make everything work with her job and her baby. When she hits ice and starts spinning, she is terrified. Caroline cries for Jesus to save her. She knows that she needs to change things in her life. She prays for forgiveness and asks for guidance in her life.  


Only Exception (Paramore)
Kylie witnessed the pain that both parents suffered when they were divorced. Believing that all marriages ended that way, she concluded love could never last. Convincing herself that she was fine with being alone, she would push people away and stay distanced. But now Kylie has met someone. Will he change her view of love?

Mine (Taylor Swift)
Lily is guarded because of the relationship she witnessed growing up. She now expects all relationships to end. Lily meets Sam at his job as a waiter. They fall in love and Sam learns her reasons for being fearful. Eventually they get married and are doing the best they can. Sam and Lily fight and everything she has experienced tells her it is over. But is it?

Who Needs More Than Six Words?

Tunes with Tales

"Skin" by Rascal Flatts
Plot: Sara Beth falls and when she feels sick and the bruise doesn't heal, they know something is wrong. When she goes to the doctor she finds out she has cancer. Sara is so scared but she still dreams of being a normal teenager and going to Prom. She doesn't think that will happen when she realizes her hair is falling out. The boy shows up with his own hair shaved and they go to Prom.
Characters: Sara Beth, Her parents, Doctors, Her date to Prom
Conflict: She lost her hair before Prom.
Setting: The hospital, Her home, Her dreams of dancing
Theme: Facing challenges. Knowing that those who love you will always accept you and be there.

"All-American Girl" by Carrie Underwood
Plot: A husband dreams of a baby boy so they can fish and play football. When they have a baby girl he loves her just the same. She grows up to fall in love with a football player. He gives up his dream to live a new dream with her. he wants a baby girl just like her.
Characters: Father, Nurse, Baby Girl, Grown Girl, Husband, Kids. (Girl dressed up as different all-american things)
Conflict: Father wanted a boy, Football star lost desire to play
Setting: Hospital, Football Field, diner (other places which represent all-american)
Theme: We don't always get exactly what we want, but we can still love it. Be happy with what you get. Follow YOUR dreams.