Thursday, August 27, 2009

Finding My Neverland

So after not writing in forever I decided that I should probably write something again.
So I am absolutely in love with the Finding Neverland soundtrack, it is all instrumental and it is just lovely. I came in contact with the soundtrack while on my mission and it kind of defined one of my areas that was especially hard. I just remember turning it on and feeling like the music was helping all the hardships of the day melt away. Well, continuing on one of the songs is called Neverland and as I was pondering the other day (which by the way doesn't happen all that often), I thought that each of us has a place that is like Neverland to us. For some people it may be a spot where their family would go camping, or for others it may be a country or a state, for me it is Sarawak. Sarawak is the one place that is so magical to me just like Neverland was to Peter Pan. It was a place where time seemed to stand still and the jungle would just encompass you with its unique mystical features. The people amazing, so kind and childlike, who would do anything for you. It was a place where all my cares seemed to go away and you could just be in the moment without any other distractions. It was Neverland to me!!!
I hope to one day return there and to be able to explore more of its wonderous beauty. I hope that we all can each take time in our lives to remember our Neverlands. When we just need a break from all the commotion we can remember that one special place and the great memories that go along with it. It has brought joy into my life and I hope it will do the same with yours.

2 comments:

  1. I swear I commented on this post...now I can't remember what I said. Hmmm....
    Well, regardless of what I said before, I agree and appreciate this idea, that we all have a Neverland of sorts. Remember when we were talking about "remembering" the other day, well that is sort of my own "Neverland." I guess it is more of a state of mind than an actual physical place, but it is my escape nevertheless. :) I like it when you write! :)

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  2. Wow, Natalie, I had no idea you had a blog but I just found it and love this post!!! I completely agree. Not only was that my favorite (well 2nd favorite) soundtrack I also feel the same about Sarawak. I get passionate every time someone asks me about it. I sometimes would say it was my chosen or promised land.

    Keep writing. I love it. Brooke

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