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The Life We're Given

Well I went down to the sacred store 
where we learned once more 
all that was in store 
for all that we do 

Then I wake up 
I guess i was awakened 
to the path less taken 
by the thoughts that You send from above.  

But if we don't try to listen and be understood 

and if we don't try to make this 
another chance at what we want... (x4)

And I can't sleep 
lying awake in bed 
thinking about what you said
how it might just come true.  

And then I wake up
yes I was awakened 
and now I'm making 
all decisions with You.  

Cause this is the life we're given
it's not only one, but... 
this is the life we're given and 
we better make it right  
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Photo from callme_crochet
  • Home
    • About the Author and this website
    • Support TTC
  • Jewish RADIO
  • Parsha
    • Breishit/Introduction >
      • Breishis 1: Adam vs HaAdam
      • Breishis 2: The Sneaky Snake
      • Noach
      • Lech Lecha
      • Vayera
      • Chayei Sarah
      • Toldos
      • Vayetze >
        • Vayetze 2 - Gap Year(s)
      • Vayishlach
      • Vayeshev
      • Vayigash
      • Mikeitz
      • Vayechi
    • Shemot/Introduction >
      • Shemos
      • Bo
      • Va'eira
      • Beshalach
      • Yisro
      • Mishpatim
      • Terumah
      • Tetzaveh
      • Ki Tisa
      • Vayakhel
      • Pekudei
    • Vayikra/Introduction >
      • Vayikra
      • Tzav
      • Shemini
      • Tazria
      • Metzora
      • Achrei Mot
      • Kedoshim
      • Emor
      • Behar
      • Bechukosai
    • Bamidbar/Introduction >
      • Bamidbar
      • Nasso
      • Beha'aloscha
      • Shelach Lecha
      • Korach
      • Chukas
      • Balak 1: Bila'am Character >
        • Balak 2: Holiness Begins at Home
        • Balak 3 Be Here Now
      • Pinchas 1: The 17th of Tammuz >
        • Pinchas 2 Bnot Tslafchad
      • Matos
      • Masei
      • Matos/Masai
    • Devarim/Introduction >
      • Devarim
      • Va'eschanan
      • Eikev
      • Re'eh
      • Shoftim
      • Ki Seitzei
      • Ki Tavo
      • Netzavim 1: Roots >
        • Netzavim 2:
      • Vayeilech
      • Ha'azinu
      • V'zos Haberachah
  • Holidays
    • Pesach >
      • Intro to the Haggada
      • The Magid Magi
      • 10 Minute Haggadah
      • Operation: Freedom! Pt 1
      • Operation: Freedom! Pt 2
      • Just Say "Know"
      • Matza vs Chometz
    • Lag B'Omer
    • Shavuos
    • Tisha B'Av
    • Elul
    • Rosh HaShana >
      • Experience of God vs Belief
      • Enjoying the Days of Awe
      • What it Means to be Good
      • Three Books Are Opened
      • Independent Thought and Freewill
      • Malchios, Zichronos, Shofaros
      • In the Image of God
      • Rosh Hashana on Shabbos
      • R.H./Y.K. = Your Annual Strategic Plan
    • Yom Kippur >
      • Permission to Cry
      • About Face - Teshuva and Viduy
      • About Face Pt 2
      • About Face Pt 3
      • The Power of Prayer
    • Sukkos >
      • Sukkot and Chuppah
      • Shemini Atzeret - Wholly Love
    • Chanukah
    • Purim >
      • Arba Parshios
      • Shekalim
      • Parshat Zachor
      • Parshat HaChodesh
      • Parshas Parah
  • Videos
  • Books (Kol HaTor)
    • Torah and Self-help >
      • My Sword and My Bow (Kol HaTor)
      • The Secret To Flying
    • Other Books >
      • 60 Letters To Jeremy (1993) >
        • 60 Letters to Jeremy: Dedication
      • Poetry >
        • Poetry: Dedication
      • Zelig the Uncomfortable Messiah >
        • Zelig The Uncomfortable Messiah: Dedication
      • The Wildlight Keepers (ages 12-14) >
        • The Wildlight Keepers: Dedication
      • Nancy's Pancakes and Other Floppy Deals (ages 9-12)) >
        • Nancy's Pancakes and Other Floppy Deals: Dedication
    • Short Stories
  • Music
    • Baked Turtle on the 1/2 Shell >
      • Sudden Love in Netanya
      • Let the Fear Go
      • Mizmor Shir L'Yom HaShabbos
      • Wide Open Spaces
      • Kol HaOlam Kulo
      • End The Exile
      • Shabbos Blessing
      • Melech Elyon
      • Standing in Sunlight
      • Al Naharos Bavel
      • Acheinu (Free Gilad)
      • Mizmor L'David
      • Vayomer David el Gad
    • String Theories >
      • Jake
      • Good Is Life
      • ETA
      • Wilmer and Taff
      • The One Who Loves You
      • Barney Pivnick
      • Phillip Nurit and Maya
      • Open the Door Jerome
      • Even S. Is an Angle
    • Blue Turtle >
      • Soul Thestral
      • Could I be Your Man
      • Door To My Heart
      • Holding on to You
      • You Walk This Way Anyway
      • Down Cycle
      • We All Fall Down
      • Voice Inside My Head
      • The Life We're Given
    • Turtle and Friends >
      • Dirty Saturday Night
      • Leaving Early Morning
      • Lamb's Tale
      • Send Us Awakened
      • Walking Eons
  • TTC University
  • Other Platforms
  • The Jewish Star of David