soothing the soul.

i recently had a conversation with a friend about peace, and having peace on this earth. i told him how i have been longing for peace; his response:

"i doubt we ever will have that peace. we weren't built for this place. at least not our souls...i don't think God wants us to be completely comfortable here."
i am still wrestling with this idea. even though i know it is so true, it doesn't change the fact that my soul is yearning for more. maybe that is my soul longing for more of Christ? and i still haven't come to that realization yet.
i do want to share a few moments when my soul was at such a peace this weekend. i went with grace to the sarah bareilles concert in hollywood [first concert ever! it was amazing!] on friday...and let me just say this, sarah b. is one of those artists that speaks to my heart. a good majority of her songs brings me to tears. anyway, i waited anxiously the entire concert for her to sing my all time favorite song, "gravity." and then, at the very end, she sang it a capella. let me tell you, it was absolutely beautiful. there were tears. happy tears. it was amazing. here is the video for all of you who didn't get to see sarah b. in action...



and, on a side note, i am currently somewhat obsessed for the artist that opened for sarah, joshua radin. he is another phenomenal artist. he is one of those artists that you listen to when you are studying, sitting in a coffee shop, or you just need a good cry. i am currently in love with his song, "brand new day." here is him singing it at the concert. i hope it brightens your day, and helps you find the peace you are searching for.