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Paradox Grace

This song was born from a simple but striking image: one hand in fire, the other in ice — together they average to something bearable, but in truth, each hand is in pain. Life often feels like that paradox: joy and sorrow, gain and loss, love and grief, all held at once. I’ve come to believe that grace shows itself most vividly in these contradictions. Brokenness can lead to a deeper wholeness. Surrender can open the door to real freedom. Grief, though heavy, can expand our capacity for love. What feels like opposites pulling us apart can also be the very tension that teaches us how to hold on — and how to heal. This song is my way of naming that mystery. It’s about finding unexpected beauty in the places we would never choose, about seeing light shaping even the darkest shadows. It’s not naïve optimism, but rather the choice to notice silver linings, to let meaning grow in the middle of struggle. For caregivers especially — those who pour themselves out daily in the midst of pain — I hope this song offers another lens. A reminder that even when circumstances are hard, there can still be moments of tenderness, small mercies, and glimmers of love that make the weight feel a little lighter. Paradox Grace Key: A minor (with modal shifts into C major for light) Tempo: ~90 bpm (slow ballad) Genre/Style: Adult Contemporary Ballad with crossover into Singer-Songwriter / Jazz-inflected pop Lyrics [Verse 1] One hand in the fire, the other in the cold Between the two extremes, a story to be told The measure of a moment isn’t what it seems A fragile kind of balance, living in between [Chorus] Every cloud has a silver lining Even the night bows down to sunrise I will not break, I will not hide Love is the light that redefines my life [Verse 2] The pain and the beauty walk side by side Joy is a river with sorrow in its tide If I reach for the meaning, if I dare to see Even in the breaking, grace is holding me [Bridge] Between the fire, between the frost I find the part of me not lost The paradox is where I grow And love’s the only truth I know [Chorus] Every cloud has a silver lining Even the night bows down to sunrise I will not break, I will not hide Love is the light that redefines my life [Outro] One hand in the fire, the other in the cold I stand inside the middle, and I am whole Copyright © 2025 James M. Sims and The Resilient Heart (ASCAP). Lyrics, music, arrangement, and production. All Rights Reserved. About James M Sims James brings nearly five decades of professional experience as a technology and strategy executive in industries including food and beverage manufacturing, grocery retail and distribution, worldwide augmentative staffing, heavy construction, home building, structural engineering, transportation, and healthcare. His creative pursuits have been equally diverse, spanning a career as a black-and-white fine art photographer, furniture designer and builder, custom Stratocaster guitar craftsman, culinary content creator, and digital marketing professional. Following a 14-year journey caring for his late wife, who lived with early-onset Alzheimer’s, James discovered his purpose for this stage of life as a senior care advocate and journalist. His mission is to create meaningful content for caregivers and their families—through long-form and op-ed articles, photography, videos, and songs—offering insight, support, and a voice for those navigating the challenges of care. Cielito Lindo, situated within Rancho Los Labradores, is a warm, integrated senior-living community in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Offering full-spectrum care — from independent living to memory care and hospice — it blends heartfelt hospitality with beautiful grounds, colonial-style architecture, and compassionate, practical services tailored to each resident’s needs. Rancho Los Labradores is a master-planned, gated retirement haven known for its elegant villas, lush gardens, mountain views, and a vibrant yet serene pace of life. Together, they create a setting where comfort, community, and quality of life flourish in every season. James M Sims 🌐 https://CielitoLindoSeniorLiving.com/ 🌐 https://TheResilientHeart.com/ 📧 [email protected] 📞 1.888.406.7990