The road is long
With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where
Who knows where
But I'm strong
Strong enough to carry him
He ain't heavy, he's my brother.

So on we go
His welfare is my concern
No burden is he to bear
We'll get there
For I know
He would not encumber me
He ain't heavy, he's my brother. 

If I'm laden at all
I'm laden with sadness
That everyone's heart
Isn't filled with the gladness
Of love for one another.

It's a long, long road
From which there is no return
While we're on our  way to there
Why not share
And the load
Doesn't weigh me down at all
He ain't heavy, he's my brother.

Sometimes we come upon a situation or a person who needs to be lifted up and carried for a bit.  It may be a family member, a loved one, a friend, or it might even be a stranger.  But, whoever it is, somewhere deep down in our heart and soul we know we want to reach out to them.  At the same time, our minds may be telling us it is not our problem; they created their own problem, and there will be no gratitude or reward . . . but our hearts continue to reach out.

It is during these situations that we have to go with our hearts.  We don't know if our reaching out will create a permanent solution for them, nor do we know how they will handle the outcome.  We just have to reach out, lift up and share their load.  In doing this we will gain the extra strength we need.  The load will not be heavy, and if we can give them comfort or make even the slightest difference in their life, that alone should be our reward.

~ StinaLisa ~
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"He Ain't Heavy,  He's My Brother"
Recorded by Neil Diamond - 1970
Written by B. Scott and B. Russell

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July 1999