No matter what they tell us
No matter what they do
No matter what they teach us
What we believe is true.

No matter what they call us
How ever they attack
No matter where they take us
We'll find our own way back.

I can't deny what I believe
I can't be what I'm not
I know I'll love forever
I know no matter what.

If only tears were laughter
If only night was day
If only prayers were answered
Then we would hear God say,

"No matter what they tell you
No matter what they do
No matter what they teach you
What you believe is true.

And I will keep you safe and strong
And sheltered from the storm
No matter where it's barren
A dream is being born."

No matter who they follow
No matter where they lead
No matter how they judge us
I'll be everyone you need.

No matter if the sun don't shine
Or if the skies are blue
No matter what the ending
My life began with you.

I can't deny what I believe
I can't be what I'm not
I know this love's forever
That's all that matters now, no matter what.

From Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman's
"Whistle Down the Wind"

We all experience hopes and dreams that sometimes do not always fit into other people's idea or conception of what is right or wrong, or necessarily good for us. Even though it is often in good judgment to listen to the wisdom of others, there are times when we just have to go with who we are and what we believe, no matter what.  In doing so we take the risk of failing, but we also take the chance of succeeding, and if we should decide to go down this path, there is something to always remember:

" . . . and I will keep you safe and strong
And sheltered from the storm
No matter where it's barren
A dream is being born."

"Life & Inspiration Index"