“And when I counted up my demons,
Saw there was one for every day
With the good ones on my shoulders
I send the others ones away…
I know that everything’s not lost”

-Coldplay “Everything’s Not Lost”

I am a lover of music, lyrics, and the energy that sound creates in our inner core. I am always amazed by the power it has to move us, shift our energy, and change our inner experiences. There is always “that song” the one that always one that “reminds” you of a time in your life, lifts you, or changes you.

Ah, Coldplay. For me, this is a band that does just that. (Trust me, as you get more familiar you may get tired of my music quotes and references!) Anyway, this song, this quote, is one of those.

Let’s face it; to heal and grow we are forced to examine our inner demons. They show up in the outer world, to remind us that it must be done. We can try to ignore them, but then they just become more persistent, shape shift into different issues, and wait. You know how it is.

This quote is also a reminder, for me, that we forget that others, too, may be struggling in their own way. We forget that others around us are also, living this life that asks them to face their inner demons. They, too, are counting up their demons, having to send them away with the “good ones” that ask them to heal and grow. We can certainly choose to not work on what we need to, but once the “good ones,” that aspect of ourselves that knows what is best for us, asks us to, we have to make a decision. We have to decide whether we will head that call or just say, to be blunt, $^#$@ it. I don’t want to look at it. Of course, the decision not too, just makes one struggle more.

As the song, in its closing, lifts octave, it reflects the very essence of “singing out” when we grow, and move past those times when our inner demons once felt so overwhelming. The parts of us that want to heal, that may even bring you to therapy, are the very aspects of ourselves that help us face those demons.

The catch is, we have to listen to what those healing aspects of ourselves ask of us. At the same time, it may not always feel like good news. But, at least we are hearing our inner healer. For that, we are forever changed.

So, go check out that song. See if it resonates with you. If it does, great! If not, blog about songs or lyrics that do!

Sarah