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April 4, 2015 · death, Empowerment Songs, Freedom Songs, inspirational songs, Life In Song 1980's, present moment awareness, Songs of Transformation, Spiritual Songs

76 On My Way (solo acoustic)


18359543_sAbout This Song: (Lyrics below)

At the time of writing this song, (1985) I was 24 years old. My 21 year old wife was 7 months pregnant with our first child.

Married only 4 months, we were not talking or connecting very well. We had no clue how.  I was about as lost and alone as a person can be… and thinking about death… the death of my dream to be a musician, the death of my childhood, all kinds of shitty, not so “positive” thoughts.

And in the midst of this my grandmother turned 100.

I was trying to imagine sticking around for 100 years… and it being good. And it wasn’t easy.

As I look back on this song as well as the others that I wrote around this time, the encouraging messages that I was unconsciously “channeling” were, I think, setting the stage for the deeper growth and personal wisdom that would come much, much later…

To this day one of my most useful “Mind Mastery” exercises is to focus on the present moment and literally breathe in all that is beautiful and magical and sweet about “Right Now. ” Take a moment and imagine having only a year, 90 days, a month, a week, a day to live… it puts a lot into perspective.

Anyway, yesterday I had a wonderful, open conversation with my son Andrew who will turn 30 in May. You know what I honestly told him?

“I would totally do it all over again!” I just wish I knew THEN what I know NOW! I would have relaxed and trusted more.

IT’S ALL PERFECT! Right Now. It was perfect then. It is still perfect.  :o)

Check out the “Live In The Studio,” Full Arrangement Music Video  I released 11/2023

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On My Way

Song# 76 | March 1985 

When we walk out in the silence
Will we be gone? Really gone for sure?
And when we dance out in the distance
Will we find the truth that cures?

We are blind and we are lame
We are full of doubt and shame
And in the end, no matter who we are
We are destined for the stars

Refrain:
I am finally on my way
I’ve seen my share of beautiful days
And I’ve heard much fine music play
I’m on my way, yes I’m on my way

We can dance upon dry land
We can dance upon the sea
We can dance up in the air
You can dance any time with me

Refrain:

We become who we say we are
And we are who we become
And if you ask me, There’s only One who knows
Who we really are and where we really are from

Refrain:

Copyright 1985-2015 by Mark Shepard. All Rights Reserved. Used with Permission.

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Your song was just perfect to start my day…

Mark, your song ‘Freedom (It’s Been  Long Road)’ was just perfect to start my day. I LOVE IT!  Thank you, Thank you.  Blessings to you and much gratitude for your musical gift.

Judy

Love the “Key To Your Cage” album…

Love the “Key To Your Cage” album. I hear so many different influences and styles woven throughout the songs, really keeps it interesting from start to finish!

Dan Z

Just awesome…

Your music is taking over my life and it’s awesome!

Eric

I Love listening to all your songs…

Mark, you really are an amazing songwriter! I Love listening to all your songs and sitting in the creative aura they create!

Cheri

Been singing the chorus since the first day I heard it…

I sh*t you not when I say I’ve been singing the chorus to Honest Rock since the first day I heard it. I sing this every single day. Many times a day. Seriously. It’s like a mantra to me. It soothes me:-)

Gene Moore

Enjoying your songs so much…

Hello Mark. I am enjoying your songs so much! I’d love to see you play live somewhere.

Marianne

You have put a grown man in tears…

Mark, this song and message really hit home for me today. You have put a grown man in tears. Thank You for what you do. Sometimes I think you sound kind of cheesy, and then others, I think you are a genius, and I’m beginning to realize that you actually care about helping people. So hard to “get out of your own way” sometimes…thanks for the reminder.

Jeremy

Never fails to move me…

Your incredible music never fails to move me. Thank you, Mark.

Paula

I loved the song and listened to it 3 times….

Hi Mark, I just had to tell you this. I emailed my 3 granddaughters the song you wrote who are sisters with the youngest being 11 years old, has cerebral palsy and is very smart, is able to talk, very funny, uses a computer, is able to write, now is learning to play drums, emails me ‘Thanks. I do.’ I loved the song and listened to it 3 times.

Gail Russ

Brilliant!

Brilliant! I LOVE seeing the words to all these beloved songs, thanks!

Mary F.

Total awesomeness!!!

‘Let’s Run’ is MY FAVORITE so far.. I LOVE THIS ONE.. great job.. total awesomeness!!! I thank Jana Stanfield for introducing me to your gifts. I am grateful.

Merril

Your lyrics embody everything we hold sacred…

Your lyrics embody everything we hold sacred and dear as a faith community.

Gina Sullivan, Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph

They love (your song) and ask to listen to it, ALWAYS.

My name is Cecile. I teach kindergarten at OMSD. I had the pleasure of using your song Together We Can Change The World to help my students make a difference in this wonderful world! They love it and ask to listen to it, ALWAYS.

Cecile Arvizo

Love your lyrics!

Love your music! Love your lyrics!

Robin Bridgeford

For me these songs are transformational lessons in self-love…

Dear Mark, THANK YOU for sending *Spark & Flame*!!!! This CD certainly is a compilation of Conscious Love Songs! As I listen I am transported to memory after memory past, present and future, fulfilled and unfulfilled. I was flooded with many different emotions. I cried, laughed, held my breath and also breathed deep heart-centered breaths of connection to the Divine. I feel joy, grief, sadness, compassion, love, awe, freedom, kindness, gratitude and appreciation. For me these songs are transformational lessons in self-love, releasing, acceptance for what was, what is and who I am. Knowing that I am enough and that I am Divinely Loved.

J

You write some great songs!

Hi Mark, You write some great songs! I really enjoyed listening to all of them on Spark and Flame. Thank you for all that you do. Keep up the good work! All the best.

Susan

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