We have two holidays coming up this week: May Day and Cinco de Mayo. Now, ironically, Cinco de Mayo is not a big deal in much of Mexico. Like St. Patrick’s Day, which is a religious day in Ireland, not a party day, or at least it was… Most of Mexico doesn’t really celebrate Cinco … More Motivational Music Monday: May Day/Cinco de Mayo Edition
Today is the day that Muslims observe Eid al Fitr as a holiday, as the fasting of Ramadan ended last night at sunset. Last night’s dinner kicked off the celebration, but families and friends continue the festivities today as well. So let’s all enjoy this fun, uplifting song that invites all of us, Muslims and … More Motivational Music Monday, Eid Edition
It hasn’t been a great week or two for Peace. The ceasefire in Gaza has collapsed. If there ever was a ceasefire between Russia and the Ukraine, that also has ceased ceasing bombing each other. But we can only manifest what we believe is possible. So this week’s song invites us all to jump on … More Motivational Music Monday: Let’s All Jump on the Peace Train
It’s the first day of Spring, the season of rebirth and new beginnings. So if you’ve been feeling tired, discouraged, or stuck, breathe in the possibilities this season of growth presents.
Today’s musical selection is in honor of Harriet Tubman Day, which is today, March 10. (It is also my youngest brother’s birthday, his 60th this year, so shout out to him. However, he is visiting Vietnam and Cambodia for his celebration, so he has better things to do than read my blog. Still, I’m sending … More Motivational Music Monday: Harriet Tubman Edition
Today, in honor of the Presidents Day holiday, I give you this beautiful rendition of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” by the Piano Guys. They actually call it “Abraham Lincoln Tribute” because they arranged it to illustrate Abraham Lincoln’s pensive and spiritual side. I know things can seem difficult these days. But at least … More Motivational Music Monday
This past week, during Black History Month, Beyoncé became the first female African American performer to win the top prize of Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy awards. Many felt it was an honor long overdue for the artist who has received the most Grammy nominations of all time. She won for her … More Motivational Music Monday: Blackbird
OOOPPPPS..except it’s Tuesday. Please forgive me. I had an unexpected visit from a beloved family member from out of town that I haven’t seen for a few years. I had planned this for weeks, but I got caught up in visiting and so I forgot to post it. But we can still use some Motivational … More Motivational Music Monday
“过年好！” (Guònián hǎo!). According to the Internet, that means Happy New Year in some variety of the Chinese languages, although I don’t know if that is true. If not, those in the know please correct me. This Wednesday, January 29, is the Chinese Lunar New Year. Now, there are several other Asian New Years coming, … More Motivational Music Monday: Lunar New Year Edition-A Million Possibilities
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