kina diaries: in the waiting
Added 2017-12-06 02:37:02 +0000 UTCi have caught myself in the harder moments in life wishing i could fast forward. that i could skip ahead to a time when things felt easier or happier, to a time when some hurt has passed or that thing i've been hoping for has finally happened. when i catch myself in these moments and i manage to take a step back, it suddenly becomes clear what a sad thing that would be--to wish away all the in between and delete thousands of moments between now and then.
in my 32 years hanging out on this planet, i've learned that even in the darkest and saddest times in my life there has been tremendous beauty to be found, meaningful connections to be had, and that often the reason the hurt is so deep is because of a love i have felt so greatly--and there's something beautiful in that. i keep finding that that somewhere in all the mess are lessons to be learned and a million little things to be grateful for.
so i'm looking to trees for a bit of wisdom these days. if they can stand there for thousands of years through fires and floods and harsh summers and long winters, surely i can stand amongst them and find a little patience, too. so i'm trying to honor all the moments. all the in between moments, the big moments, the little moments, the bright shiny moments and the hard ones too.
my new song "in the waiting" is up on youtube, spotify, itunes, you know the drill. i hope you can find a little peace in it. sending lots of love to you all <3
xo
kina
p.s. if you haven't seen it yet--here's the "in the waiting" music video: https://youtu.be/X7NzNXTABMs
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Romans 5:3-4
2017-12-17 17:40:26 +0000 UTCI've been trying to find a name for the place this song fills in me. I've never listened to any of Kina's new songs more times in a row than this one, and I'm wondering why. I think I may have found that name, and why I can listen to it so often: This is a bittersweet lullaby for adults. It helps me be at peace with the world as it is, no matter my disconnection from it.ο»Ώ
BobC
2017-12-15 05:13:21 +0000 UTCthis.
2017-12-14 00:14:55 +0000 UTCWow, I think this is so true. I sometimes find myself being so focused on the future, my goals for my life, etc. that I can forget to take enough time to stop and appreciate and make the most of the here and now. Thank you for this reminder :)
2017-12-06 19:15:52 +0000 UTCThank you Kina! Finding beauty and peace and joyful stillness in nature has been one of the best parts of my year. I visited Oakland and Yosemite this summer and stared in wonder on every trail. I loved seeing those places reflected in your videos too!
2017-12-06 17:21:02 +0000 UTCI love posts like these. Not that the other ones are bad :). Just reminds us that you're just as human as the rest of us, and we all share the same struggles sometimes in life. As long as we learn and grow everyday, we all become better people.
2017-12-06 16:10:14 +0000 UTCThis gave me a richer understanding of your song and the meaning behind its soothing melody. Thank you for sharing, it's much appreciated and encouraged π
2017-12-06 10:02:28 +0000 UTCGood people shine from a far, like the snowy something.. ππππ€
2017-12-06 07:55:55 +0000 UTClovet hat photo . . wish we had such beautiful trees where i live
littlepinkpebble
2017-12-06 07:17:41 +0000 UTC
