It Won't Always Be This Way

Dear Friends,

Within the last year, Brother Peace (Deer Park Monastery in the US) lost both of his parents, tragically, to suicide. He wrote this song for them, and for all who suffer with depression.

We wish for them deep healing, and continue to practice with them in our hearts. May all beings be happy, safe, and free from sorrow and fear. 🙏

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Lyrics

It won’t always be this way

Will you live, dear, another day

And give yourself

One more honest chance

Life isn’t stone, it’s a flowing dance

And seasons change

It won’t always be this way

It won’t always be this way

And if you’re struggling

To find meaning in this world

You’re not alone, dear

Let’s watch miracles unfurl

Shifting sunsets

Golden mountain light

Pools of water

Iced from winter nights

And all is blooming

It won’t always be this way

It won’t always be this way

It won’t always be this way

Everything that is must come to end

So enjoy now

This perfect day

Things are changing and your broken heart will mend

If you need me

I’m right here inside of you

You can find me looking deeply at the moon

Feeling in-breath

Filling belly up

Healing out-breath

Let life fill your cup

Enjoy this moment

It won’t always be this way

It won’t always be this way