I was reminded tonight that often the things we love we don’t love because of what they are but because of what they mean. I was watching a show on television recently and one of the characters had a Chinese tattoo on his arm. Another character told him what it translated to in English. His response was, “That’s what it says, but it’s not what it means.” I asked someone who travels a lot where his favorite place in the world was. He said, “It’s hard to detach a geographical location from your actual experience there.” The experiences we have shape the meanings that we give the things around us. Someone once said that, “Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.” There’s a song that I absolutely love, and maybe it’s not because of the music or the lyrics, but perhaps it’s because of the meaning it has had in my life. It’s a simple song with simple lyrics by Shane and Shane called Bad Days Better. If you need some encouragement in your life, then maybe it’s not coincidence that you’re reading this right now… You have made my day Great is the way Great is the way Bad days are coming I’m dancing in all the rain
Even in stormy weather
I’m dancing in all the rain
Cause you make bad days…
When you come to mind
I am smiling ear to ear
Sweet thoughts of you
I’m always in the mood
To twirl around with you
While it’s raining
Even if it’s a dream
That I am unafraid
When I see you
All my fear goes away
Rainy days are always around
But if I can see you
One glance upon you
The sun comes out
Cause you make bad days better
