Maybe it's hopeless
Maybe I should just give up
What if I can't trust myself?
What if I just need some help?
Maybe it's time to change...
Showing posts with label positivity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label positivity. Show all posts
Monday, March 5, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Positivity Playlist: Song 14
"I don't give up, no I don't ever give up
I fall down sometimes
Sometimes I come back flying..."
Monday, February 20, 2012
Positivity Playlist: Song 13
Don't stop thinkin about tomorrow
Don't stop, it'll soon be here
It'll be better than before...
Monday, February 13, 2012
Positivity Playlist: Song 12
I don't wanna spend my whole life asking
"What if I had given everything
instead of going through the motions?"
Monday, February 6, 2012
Positivity Playlist: Song 11
"Our lives are made
In these small hours
these little wonders
These twists and turns of fate"
Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Positivity Playlist: Song 9
These lyrics never fail to give me chills... "Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Ghandi
Monday, January 9, 2012
Monday, October 31, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
The Positivity Playlist
I love music. It lifts me up when I'm feeling down, helps me celebrate when I'm up, motivates me when I'm working, and acts as inspiration when I just want to sit and contemplate life for a little while.
Because of the emotion that often accompanies a melody, music can also be a powerful affirmation.
I encourage you to pay attention to what you're listening to, in the wake of our week of mindfulness.
I noticed a few years ago that a lot of my favorite songs included some very negative lyrics. The songs sounded happy, but they truly were not. I also noticed many instances where these lyrics had actually manifested in my life. It's amazing how our unconscious mind will absorb the stories we present to it and make them our own.
Now I must admit that I haven't completely given up all songs with stories I wouldn't like to have, but since our state of health is really about what we do 80% of the time, I decided to make a Positivity Playlist that I can listen to when I need a boost. And I have decided to share some of those songs with you! If you have any suggestions, please let me know in the comments below. There will be a song posted every Monday to keep you going all week long.
And now, the song that inspired this post!
Because of the emotion that often accompanies a melody, music can also be a powerful affirmation.
I encourage you to pay attention to what you're listening to, in the wake of our week of mindfulness.
I noticed a few years ago that a lot of my favorite songs included some very negative lyrics. The songs sounded happy, but they truly were not. I also noticed many instances where these lyrics had actually manifested in my life. It's amazing how our unconscious mind will absorb the stories we present to it and make them our own.
Now I must admit that I haven't completely given up all songs with stories I wouldn't like to have, but since our state of health is really about what we do 80% of the time, I decided to make a Positivity Playlist that I can listen to when I need a boost. And I have decided to share some of those songs with you! If you have any suggestions, please let me know in the comments below. There will be a song posted every Monday to keep you going all week long.
And now, the song that inspired this post!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Are you going to be the one who raises others up? Or tears them down?
A number of years ago, I went with friend to see the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. I had seen it numerous times before and it was always a magnificent show. We got a great deal on tickets since they were giving away orchestra seats for opening day prices in celebration of the show's anniversary. We were front row center, just a few rows back from the stage.
I don't know a nice way to put this, so I'm just going to say it: It was awful. The actors were singing off-key and seemed not to know their cues or lines... I couldn't believe these were supposed to be professionals!! I've never been more disappointed in a Broadway performance. I felt like *I* could do a better job.
But then... the magic happened...
The man who played the Phantom came out on the stage. And he was good. No; he was more than good... he was amazing. He was so good, in fact, that just his presence on the stage elevated everyone else's performance. It fascinated me as I sat there, reflecting how one person's performance could have such a dramatic effect on the entire show; one person's behavior could change the whole dynamic.
We have a choice to make when going about our daily existence. We can choose to "be the light in the darkness," as a wise preacher once told me, or we can add to that darkness. How do you choose to show up? Are you doing your best to elevate those around you by your performance, allowing us to all be in a better position to thrive? Are you going to be the "light in the darkness?" Or are you going to contribute to the chaos and darkness that exists in this world? As with everything, the choice is yours. What impact do YOU choose to have on the world?
I don't know a nice way to put this, so I'm just going to say it: It was awful. The actors were singing off-key and seemed not to know their cues or lines... I couldn't believe these were supposed to be professionals!! I've never been more disappointed in a Broadway performance. I felt like *I* could do a better job.
But then... the magic happened...
The man who played the Phantom came out on the stage. And he was good. No; he was more than good... he was amazing. He was so good, in fact, that just his presence on the stage elevated everyone else's performance. It fascinated me as I sat there, reflecting how one person's performance could have such a dramatic effect on the entire show; one person's behavior could change the whole dynamic.
We have a choice to make when going about our daily existence. We can choose to "be the light in the darkness," as a wise preacher once told me, or we can add to that darkness. How do you choose to show up? Are you doing your best to elevate those around you by your performance, allowing us to all be in a better position to thrive? Are you going to be the "light in the darkness?" Or are you going to contribute to the chaos and darkness that exists in this world? As with everything, the choice is yours. What impact do YOU choose to have on the world?
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