Today’s song was inspired by my son, who this week was telling me how cool, underappreciated, and revolutionary he thought this song was…even though it came out 33 years before he was born. I agreed with him. And then I remembered that the composer and producer of the song died last month. So it seemed … More Motivational Music Monday: Forever No.1 Edition
The past few weeks I’ve done Islamic and Jewish holidays, so it seems like I should do the Christian holiday of Easter as well. But to be honest, I’ve found it harder to find songs that were just celebratory and uplifting and not focused on Christianity beliefs than other religions. So this is not a … More Motivational Music Monday: Easter Edition
I chose this song in honor of the estimated 5 million people who participated in over 1,200 Hands Off rallies in all 50 US states and multiple other countries. This is not your average “protest song.” Leonard Cohen songs often have many layers, and you never know when he is being ironic. But I hear … More Motivational Music Monday: April 5 Edition
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! How about celebrating with some inspirational words of blessings from one of my favorite Irish writers, John O’Donahue, set to music? Here is the link: https://youtu.be/dWG8tWUiGfo?si=4NRmbDERH_E2KE9y Enjoy!
Given that tomorrow is Mardi Gras, it seems only right to have a New Orleans native musician for today’s inspiration. And when I think of modern musicians from New Orleans, one name comes immediately to mind: Jon Batiste. Like many others, I first became aware of this talented artist when he was leading the house … More Motivational Music Monday: We Are Edition
Given that today is the official holiday for our national celebration of that magnificenct man of peace, love, and equality, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I share this song that is based on some of his simplest and wisest teaching, along with a prayer for us all on this special day. The artists are both … More Motivational Music Monday: MKL Edition
So of course what is on my mind and on my heart today is the ongoing devastation and increasing threats of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. It is on the other side of the country from me, but it is still my country. And while I haven’t spent that much time in California, … More Motivational Music Monday: Let’s Sing for LA
So, here it is, January 6th. January 6 in the Christian religion is Epiphany, the day the three Wise Men arrived bringing gifts of frankincense, gold, and myrrh for the baby Jesus. It is the twelfth of the 12 Days of Christmas, and so is kind of the official end of the holiday season, at … More Motivational Music Monday: January 6 Edition
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