Hive Open Mic ( #openmic ) is a global community of music lovers, for music fans and musicians. Each week is a live music invitation for expression and connection.
If you've ever lost a loved one, you might know what abandonment feels like. We all lose in love, and this can leave us feeling undesired, left behind, cut off... and the emotional strains can be severe. I'm feeling the emotional strains, like a hole in my heart. I've gone through a lot of my life feeling sorry for myself, having sorrow for my losses, and I feel like a loser right now. Another time, I'll win again.
My family is transitioning right now in a way that feels a lot like abandonment. It's time for me to be real with the ways I've let myself become the victim of abandonment, and overreacting through overworking, overwhelm... I'm over it! Sometimes, I just need to rest and trust I'm enough. I'm OK. All is well. After all, I'm safe and strong, living well, and I have so much to be thankful for. I can't let my losses or my shortcomings dominate my life. I gotta generate gratitude.
At this moment, I am working through my abandonment issues. This song here is a reminder that I can shift my vibration through the power of my balanced thinking, feeling, and willing. When I waver in the emotional ups and downs, I can find a balanced middle ground through self-care. I can feel supported in this middle ground, finding comfort in the good company of my community, including you. Thank you for hearing me out.
I Am With You
A song about freedom from fear
Each one is sheltered under my shield
The birds who flourish in the air
Are fed and nourished under my care
In the water you drink in a heartbeat
I am with you in the instant when
You invite me into your thoughts and prayers
When you know the one who brings the rain
Will you grow lonely on a mountaintop
When you know the one above the mountain
In all the sands in all the earth
I am with you in the lion’s den
In the fiery furnace in the whirlwind
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Hive Open Mic - Week 28 is underway right now, with the current theme: “I Am.” We introduce new themes every Sunday, encouraging us to share a common ground with the community. Musicians always have full freedom to bring whatever music feels inspired in the moment. There is still time to jump in and enjoy this week's Hive Open Mic event! Look and listen for the highlights to be released on Tuesday.
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Bio
I'm Cabe Lindsay, making movies with ARISE and music with Butterflies. Success stories include films: Voices of the Grandmothers, Wild Family... books: Brave Spirit, Be Well Bee, WYLD, Big Idea Patterns... and songs: Brave Spirit, Home, Colors Flying... My greatest achievement is my role as a rad daddy to three incredible kids.