First off, what a great song by Rascal Flatts! This song says exactly what I've felt to be true for a long time, that we go through our journey of meeting new people for a reason, sspecifically when it comes to dating. My theory is that we are meant to meet the people and be in the relationships we find ourselves in to expand, refine, define, and create who we are so we ultimately end up being just who we are supposed to be for our perfect mate.
It's no secret that I've been through some "interesting" relationships, and what a bumpy broken road it has been. With this theory, I feel that I was meant to go through each of my relationships and experiences to better myself and with each new step taking me closer to the one I'm meant to be with. There's a lot of negative and hurtful things that can be taken away from a failed relationship, but by taking away the positive I can really see how and where I've changed and grown for the better. What's even better, when I sit and reflect on past relationships I can recall why it failed and how I've changed because of it, whether it has made me a better more open communicator, more honest with my own feelings, better at standing up for my feelings and not being taken advantage of, or just reassuring that I have a lot to give to someone...the right someone.
Here are the lyrics to the song:
"Bless The Broken Road"
I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
[Chorus:]
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like Northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true
[Chorus]
Now I'm just rolling home
Into my lover's arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you.
