I Believe I Can Fly

The day before the climb I was not doing so hot and had a difficult day. It was my last chance to get out and walk the dogs on our "magic trail" - AKA the Snoqualmie Valley trail through the Stillwater part of Carnation - usually helps me to think, relax and put things into perspective.

I realized that in order to accomplish feat I prepared so hard for I had to put distractions out of my mind and get my "game mind" on. On the way back a favorite song I have not heard in years (because I am deaf) interestingly popped into my head. I can think of non other more fitting as this song has always churned up a deep sense of optimism and emotion within my being. The song is "I believe I Can Fly" by R Kelly. It is a very beautiful song that could even make you cry tears of happiness.

I Believe I Can Fly lyrics

I used to think that I could not go on
And life was nothing but an awful song
But now I know the meaning of true love
I'm leaning on the everlasting arms
If I can see it, then I can do it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it

[1]I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly

See I was on the verge of breaking down
Sometimes silence can seem so loud
There are miracles in life I must achieve
But first I know it starts inside of me, oh
If I can see it, then I can do it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it

[Repeat 1]
Hey, cuz I believe in me, oh
If I can see it, then I can be it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it

[Repeat 1]
Hey, if I just spread my wings
I can fly
I can fly
I can fly, hey
If I just spread my wings
I can fly
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