I'm Not Ready To Make Nice - Words To Live By

I was driving in my car today listening to the radio which was set to the local top 40 station. I only have 1 station tuned to country in my car and lately I have been moving away from country music. I just haven't heard or found that many songs lately in the country genre that I felt were "quality". I mean lets face it..you can only hear so many songs about beer, tractors, an ex wife, and beaches. Suddenly I heard the beginning of the Dixie Chicks latest song. I was actually kind of glad to hear them on a station other than country. I have always liked them...from their first album, during the drama of insulting the President...even till now.

The Dixie Chicks aren't ready to make nice...and frankly I don't blame them. Not because I hate the President or I agree with the Chicks's politics. But I don't blame them because if you believe something strongly and it is a passionate conviction in your life, then you should stand behind that belief no matter what anyone else says.

I heard and then read the words to this song "Not Ready To Make Nice" and I was floored. Each line in the song has such depth and meaning beyond politics. This song can be applied to any person whoever believed something that a majority did not believe in. To any person whoever voiced an opinion that made others uncomfortable. To anyone whoever refused to compromise their personal beliefs and ideals. To any person who paid a price for voicing what they believed.

As the song says:

"Im through with doubt
There's nothing left for me to figure out
I've paid a price
And Ill keep paying"

When you know what you believe in and you can say that there is nothing left for you to figure out, then stand...when you are forced to pay the price, then stand...when you keep paying the price, just stand...because it is worth to keep paying the price then to compromise on what you believe in...

Furthermore:

"It turned my whole world around
And I kind of like it
I made my bed and I sleep like a baby"

Sometimes, those things in life that appear to destroy everything we have are simply preparing use for a new stage in life. If you are doing what you believe in and have no regrets then you should not lose sleep and should not lose any enjoyment in life. Do not regret the things worth standing up for.

I strongly encourage each reader of this post...even if you don't like country music...click below and listen to the song "Not Ready To Make Nice." Listen to the words rather than just watching the video. Listen to how these words can be applied to each one of our lives. Let it inspire you to find out what you believe. Let it fill you with conviction to stand for what you believe in.

It is not about liberal or conservative...democrat or republican...country or pop...it's about a message of standing for our right to say what we want, when we want and how we want...and when we do speak...be ready to stand.