Norwegian artist my “go to” music.

I want to share this amazing Norwegian singer/ songwriter with you. ❤ Siri Nilsen ❤ sings in Norwegian, but in my opinion her songs are so well composed, that they can touch you, without understanding the lyrics.

This particular song is(in my head) about not finding your path. You do the same repetitive mistakes. You’ve heard all the same advice befor. It seems like everybody has it all, get’s to where they want to be, and you just seem to get lost every time.

I think this is much like how the world today works. We are all on social media, showing only our best sides of life, or the vulnerable side, but only in a way that makes us look strong or independent. Like a constant job interview. We seek to get what we think others have, but yet a lot of us “fail”.

Is it so bad? Getting somwhere different than you planned? Discover new and surprising places? Isn’t that what life is all about? Listen to this song of Siri Nilsen and I will try to translate the lyrics below.

Reminds me of many life aspects. Like parenting. You think you know how to behave, how to guide. And yet, you continue using methods you don’t like. Or as I told my pre-teenager. “I’m sorry. I don’t yet own the tools, or have the skills on how to meet your needs and behavior right now. I have no good tools in my system. I’ll work on getting better”.

We parent differently than our parents(or most of us do). I am educated in child development. But I continue falling in to behavior that I was met with growing up. But I don’t want my kids raised like that. I want them to know there is always room for them, every part of them. Good and bad. Nothing can change my love for them. I want them to be kind. But not to put others over their own needs or beliefs. I want them to say no. To care for others, but not carry the weight of others problems.

I fail sometimes. Sometimes more, sometimes less. I apologize. I promise my self to grow. And be patient. With them AND my self. We are all leaving the train at the wrong station every now and then. The right station might even be closed. Sometimes we make mistakes. It doesn’t define us. It makes us more reflected, more aware. Keep awake next time, don’t fall asleep. Or maybe you find something you need.

Ask for directions. When you feel lost. Tell someone. Maybe they see things differently, maybe they’ve been at the wrong stop to. Maybe they know of beautiful places at your destinations? 

I am cheering for you! Mistakes makes you better with people. Don’t judge others or yourself. Give guidance!

Be generous with your self. Make mistakes. It shows your kids (and other people) it’s okay. Admit flaws! Give yourself time and love to get it right! Or seek joy and growth in your challanges.