The name.

Kids,

The name of the blog finds its origins from the song "Rise" by Eddie Vedder. My favorite line from the song is, "Gonna rise up find my direction magnetically". What better way to orient yourself when lost then by the forces of planet earth. When I heard the song for the first time it was around the time mom was having a hard time coping with the pressures of work and deciding if her professional career was headed in the right direction. (I guarantee that you all will experience those moments from time to time.) Mom does what she needs to to find peace of mind in those moments. However, I thought she might appreciate those lyrics, because to me they represent a rally cry to not give in. It is encouragement to push through the haze that is life and find the clearing. (I can also guarantee you that life will be extremely confusing sometimes.) Find the clearing, grounding yourself in the truths that you have tried, tested and experienced. Those truths are the real deal. That's the stuff of substance that you need to hold onto. For some, it's a place, others it's a person or people. Whatever it is that helps you truly and authentically clear your mind and find internal peace, I hope you are able to discover those things sooner rather than later.

 Love, Dad