marcoujor: To Leave Behind

I happened  upon this quotation which seemed a perfect way to wrap up any of our collective unfinished business, as we enter a new year filled with promise, hope and wonder.

What do you think…?

"Six things to leave behind in 2018: Regrets. Negative thinking. Drama and chaos. Anger. Resentment. People who bring you down."
-- Charity M. Richey-Bentley

​One thing I don’t want to ever forget is the legacy of some wonderful musicians that we lost in 2017. This is music that soothes my soul and makes my heart dance - it always will for me and I hope it will for you too.

This week I challenged myself to select a song from some of these superstars who now sing in the heavenly choir. And the songs ‘kinda’ fit these icky things we shall hereby leave behind.

If nothing else, I wanted to build a wonderful soundtrack for this post-holiday time. Hoping you will enjoy listening to these musical maestri … take your time getting lost in the lyrics and the melodies:

​Regrets

​Gregg Allman, most known for working with his group The Allman Brothers Band, died on May 27th. He was 69 years old.

​Negative Thinking

​Grammy award- winning Jazz musician, Al Jarreau, died on February 12, 2017 in a Los Angeles hospital at the age of 76.

​Drama and Chaos

​Soul singer Charles Bradley died on September 23, 2017. He was diagnosed in 2016 with stomach and liver cancer.

Anger

​Singer and pianist Fats Domino died on October 24, 2017 at the age of 89.

Resentment

​Glen Campbell, also known as The Rhinestone Cowboy, died on August 8, 2017.  He was 81 years old.

​People who bring you down

​Singer Tom Petty died on October 2, 2017 after going into massive cardiac arrest - at the age of 66.

​Hoping you enjoyed one / all of these greats. Thanks for hanging out with me.

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​ShoutOuts

☙ Encouragement Ignites Desire via Martie’s Foyer

☙ A Penny For Your Thoughts via WarnerWords

☙ Mounted Archery: My New Venture via On Story Street

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Until next week, wishing you ‘full speed ahead’ in the new year department.

​Hugs, mar