Chizuk is Where You Find It

Sometimes inspiration can be found in unexpected places.  Sometimes the push we need to go on and do what seems impossible but is wanted will come not from our family and friends, but from words penned by a stranger, who yet seems to know just what we are feeling or want to feel.  Yes indeed, chizuk is where you find it, and you can find it just about everywhere, if you are only open to seeing its presence.  Mention Joe Darion, and most people will look quite puzzled--who is Joe Darion?  However, mention the words "To Dream the Impossible Dream," with some appropriate humming, and almost everyone's face lights up.

If you are looking for some inspiration, read on, and thank you Joe!



Musical "Man of La Mancha"



The Impossible Dream Lyrics


[ from Best of Broadway - American Musical Soundtrack ]
Lyrics by Joe Darion


In this song, Quixote explains his quest and the reasons behind it ... in doing so,


he captures the essence of the play and its philosophical underpinnings.


(For me, it is absolutely magical.)






To dream ... the impossible dream ...


To fight ... the unbeatable foe ...


To bear ... with unbearable sorrow ...


To run ... where the brave dare not go ...


To right ... the unrightable wrong ...


To love ... pure and chaste from afar ...


To try ... when your arms are too weary ...


To reach ... the unreachable star ...






This is my quest, to follow that star ...


No matter how hopeless, no matter how far ...


To fight for the right, without question or pause ...


To be willing to march into Hell, for a Heavenly cause ...






And I know if I'll only be true, to this glorious quest,


That my heart will lie will lie peaceful and calm,


when I'm laid to my rest ...


And the world will be better for this:


That one man, scorned and covered with scars,


Still strove, with his last ounce of courage,


To reach ... the unreachable star ...