I'm actually thinking of giving up social media because it just makes me sad and it always reminds me of how few friends I have.David Archuleta has talked about it. And he's right. You compare your life with others and feel like everyone else is having a better time, more friends, etc. etc. Maybe I post sad things, maybe I post things people are not interested in, maybe I post religious things. But whatever the case may be. I am different.and social media leaves me feeling empty at the end of the day. I just don't have the energy to post sometimes. I thank those who have stood by me and remained my friend.

And one day, just like that, she got tired of pouring out her feelings, while no one listened.

Some people have low self-esteem and it's really not their fault.
Maybe they grew up in a home not receiving that love and nurturing
at a young age. Maybe their parents died or weren't around.
Maybe they were still a kid but had to grow up fast and be an adult.
Maybe they lived in bad situations where there was alcohol or drug
abuse.

Low self-esteem is a deeply embedded wound.
Perhaps a person was emotionally abused or physically abused.

Perhaps they suffer from abandonment and rejection issues.
Maybe in school they were made fun of.

It is hard to love others when you don't love yourself.
It can take a lifetime of developing self-esteem.

You have to reaffirm to yourself every day that you have value
and worth and certain situations will remind you of all these
bad feelings again resurfacing, rejection, abandonment each
time they occur.

That is why I love David's new CD - Postcards in the Sky.

These songs help me to believe in myself. Find my voice.
Know that I was put here on this Earth for a reason.

His music gives me hope and faith and a sense of connection
with something. If not people, than God himself.

One of my favorite songs on his new album is
SAY ME

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5hBkBht4PI

The months of November, December and January are very hard for me.
I love the Holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas and the mark of a New Year.
I love the season of Autumn. I love the changing colors of leaves. I love the
cool weather. I love the snow but not so much walking in it if it's icy outside
because I'm afraid of falling.

But at the same time they are reminders of me of things that have happened
in my life that are sad.  It seems around these holidays is when bad or sad
things have happened in my life.

New Year's reminds me of two break-ups with boyfriends I've had in the past.
My Dad passed away around Thanksgiving.
My Mom passed away  on December 28th between Christmas and New Year's
and New Year's Eve the night Times Square is lit up with happy faces to ring
in the New Year I was going to her burial.

My dog who meant everything to me passed away September 10th.

So as much as I try to be happy during these Holidays they are bittersweet for me.

I still try and look forward to them but it's really hard for me. They are overshadowed
with melancholy for good reason. I will always miss those I loved.

But I will also try to remain present in the moment, cherish the memories I have yet
to make and continue to accept my feelings (good or bad) that exist in my heart.
I feel it is important to accept our feelings during difficult times.  To pretend or deny they
are not there...it only makes one feel worse.

So now I just try to remain in the present moment, make new memories and continue
to embrace whatever feeling shows up for me and accept it with all my heart.

Just knowing that God is always there for me and knows what's in my heart helps to get
me through whenever I am feeling sad or down.

People think they know you, but they really don't. My past, things I've been through, if they only knew the things I've overcome, they probably wouldn't even believe it or think it. But, I know. I need to look at this more and be proud how far I've come. My life has not been easy so many struggles but I just keep going. Unfortunately, there's no one safe I feel comfortable enough with to share my story.

My Faith Anchors Me

My faith anchors me. I'm so grateful and glad that I have faith in God. It's such a comfort to me knowing He is always there for me. Through every trial and disappointment, and heartbreak, I know he cares about me.  Without God in my life, I don't know where I'd be. His grace is sufficient.

Always focus on God

David's life was empowered by the Lord.  David was “God-hearted”

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LEO

David Archuleta Delivers Second EP Entitled 'LEO' on August 25

Highly Anticipated New Project Currently Available for Pre-Order Here 

Star to Embark on 10+ City Tour in September 

Platinum-selling singer David Archuleta is gearing up for the August 25 release of Leo, the second EP from the international pop star. The four new tracks showcase David’s creative use of multiple producers, resulting in a kaleidoscope of colorful, thought-provoking pop, united what's become his signature positivity, personal and profound songwriting which fans experiences through the release of his first EP, Orion, in May.

David has chosen the constellations theme for the series of projects based upon the upward direction he often looks for inspiration, both literally and figuratively. “I want to get people to look up more, and the stars along with music are some of the best ways I know how to do that,” he explains. “The upcoming album as a whole serves that purpose to get people to look up and for something more, whether that’s looking for God, for a deeper connection to life or finding more of who they are. I’m a huge believer that looking up will always serve a purpose, and we will move forward more filled and stronger.”

The highly anticipated new project is currently available for pre-orders by visiting iTunes. Fans who place their pre-orders will get a copy of the singer’s new single, “I’m Ready,”prior to the official release on August 25. 

“Leo is a more throwback and stripped-down set of songs,” says David. “I wanted to show strength and that I was taking a stand for myself with these songs. I want my voice to be heard after letting so many other voices and opinions steer my path. I felt the constellation of Leo represented that. Lions can be fierce and strong, but they also have a calmness and relaxed nature [that] I see whenever I watch videos and documentaries with lions in them. I wanted to show that while I am coming forward with strength, it’s not in an angry or aggressive manner. It’s calm, but firmly standing my ground in who I am.”

Of “I’m Ready,” David says, “Change is something that has never been easy for me. I am a very analytical person. I’m always asking myself ‘But what if?’ I hate to say it, but many times my worries get so strong I don’t even dare to move. I’m too afraid that I will mess up and fail. I’ve realized, however, that falling is part of the journey. Joy doesn’t come from avoiding problems, it comes from working through them and getting back up when you fall.”

Rounding out Leo are tracks “Spotlight Down,” “Someone to Love” and “Other Things in Sight.” 

“Spotlight Down” describes David returning to music after a mission trip to Chile and “having a hard time coming back to the idea of being in the limelight of being on social media and performing on stage again,” he says. “I remembered that the reason why I loved music wasn’t to get everyone to watch and adore me, but my favorite part of singing as a little kid in the backyard was that no one was listening. I felt I could be who I really was. Those were some of the moments I felt closest to God. This song goes back to that. Happiness isn’t about how many people are watching you. It’s about connecting to who you really are deep down in your soul, and having the courage to stay true to that.”

David says the raw and sentimental, “Someone to Love,” is a “song about how exhausting it was for me to constantly be focusing on myself and being liked by everyone. Being so caught up in myself got me over analyzing and constantly self-critiquing as I looked in the mirror. I got worn out by it, and was conflicted because I was convinced I needed to be selfish to stay higher up on the food chain and be somebody, but knew I needed to change where I was looking. I went on my mission and realized real love comes from forgetting yourself and converting that focus and commitment from negative self-centeredness to positive energy that you get filled up with when you find someone to love, serve and lift up.”

Lastly, “Other Things in Sight,” the singer describes as his “rebellious” song. “It was my song [about] being tired of everyone’s opinion of what I should and what I shouldn’t be doing because according to them, I am getting it all wrong,” he laughs.

“They say I don’t know any better, that I’m naïve and want to put me down until I’m insecure enough to hand my life away to them and to their control. I didn’t want to say it in any angry way. I’m actually not trying to be rebellious, but rather the contrary. I wanted to politely say to back off and let me grow up.”

All four tracks were co-written by David along with the talented tunesmiths listed below.

Leo Track Listing: 

1. “Other Things In Sight”

(David Archuleta/Jeremy Bose/Trent Dabbs. Producer: Jeremy Bose)

2. “Someone To Love”

(David Archuleta/Jeremy Bose/ Cindy Morgan. Producer: Jeremy Bose)

3. “I’m Ready”

(David Archuleta/Cason Cooley/Annie Schmidt. Producer: Cason Cooley)

4. “Spotlight Down”  

(David Archuleta/Isabeau Miller/Shaun Balin/Camille Nelson.       Producer: Thomas Doeve)

I really love the way David explains his new songs. I love how he describes them and the feelings behind them. Sometimes he reminds me so much of myself.  I'm not good at writing down or formulating all the words I have in my head sometimes.  I feel like David does that for me by how he writes.  It's just really great knowing that there's always somebody out there who has similar feelings about themselves or life in general and is able to express it in a way I understand.  This is why I love his music so much.  

Thank you, David for always being real and staying true to yourself and who you are inside. Your strength and faith have always been an inspiration to me. You are very special to me. Your music has always helped me get through difficult times. I really hope I get to see you again in concert one day.

Say Me

Maybe one day I'll be able to find my voice too and be able to "say me" like David did. I relate so much to David. I'm always worried what other people think. I have a lot of insecurities and fears. David singing this gives me hope it's possible.

Living in Fear and feeling like what you have to say doesn't matter is how I feel.
People may think they know you but they don't really know you. What you think about yourself is what truly matters.

People may think you're confident and strong, but inside we may feel the total opposite. I believe our insecurities and vulnerabilities are what makes us who we are though and that they're there for a reason.

As David says in another song of his - we don't have to be Invincible. No one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes and we don't have to be perfect to keep moving forward in life.

We need to accept our flawed, imperfect selves.


Say Me

https://youtu.be/NHlz6VIzqOM

Always pray

So many times I've felt like giving up...God said...keep going....I have more to show you.

I am Somebody

Someday's..
I just don't know..
But He does..
Someday's I feel lost..
He tells me to follow Him..
I am found..
Someday's I'd love to just give up..
The battle just seems too hard..
He tells me the battle has already been won..
Someday's I just feel like a ant in this big world..
Like a no-body..
He tells me I am one of a kind and created special..
I am extremely worthy and although I may feel broken..
He is the potter and He will take all those pieces and create a masterpiece..
When I get to a day and want to give up all hope..
He shows me a butterfly.. a singing bird..
A beautiful sunrise..
He whispers to me..
See this.. I did it ALL for you..
Whenever I doubt anything..
I am reminded..
Just what the cost was so I could sing..
I am Somebody..
So are you..
-Lori Brough

He Hears Me

Sometimes I feel I have no one to talk to.
No one who understands.
No one willing to just listen.
No one to be a sympathetic ear.

That's why I turn to God.
He will hear me.
He won't criticize me.
He won't judge me.
He will just listen.

He is my night and day.
My true source of comfort.
He knows me.
He knows my heartache.
My Fears
My Doubts