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: RegretsGregg Allman, most known for working with his group The Allman Brothers Band, died on May 27th. He was 69 years old. Negative ThinkingGrammy award- winning Jazz musician, Al Jarreau, died on February 12, 2017 in a Los Angeles hospital at the age of 76. Drama and ChaosSoul singer Charles Bradley died on September 23, 2017. He was diagnosed in 2016 with stomach and liver cancer. AngerSinger and pianist Fats Domino died on October 24, 2017 at the age of 89. ResentmentGlen Campbell, also known as The Rhinestone Cowboy, died on August 8, 2017. He was 81 years old. People who bring you downSinger 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. ShoutOutsUntil next week, wishing you ‘full speed ahead’ in the new year department.
Hugs, mar
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12/27/2017 07:55:39 am
Oh, sweet Sis, wouldn't it truly be wonderful if we could flip a switch and change our personalities? My philosophy is a little different in that I don't mind the battles with the five foes you've mentioned. The secret is to never allow them to take over your life, instead! As the world around us is going to present us with constant conflicts of one thing or another, we have to keep ourselves "fit" mentally to face them head on and prove that we are superior. Then, we can calmly sit back and bask in the glory of knowing we achieved and are capable of surviving no matter what the challenge. Let us change regrets into learning experiences, negative thinking into positive thinking, drama and chaos into a chance to make a person smile instead of frown, anger into laughter as we minimize the cause and its affect on the rest of our lives, and turn resentment into dust in the wind. Only by facing these foes regularly can we keep in practice of recognizing and defeating them. When I did stand-up, I faced these nightly as the audience came to the club in all different moods. Changing the moods into smiling faces and laughter is a feat that makes one feel fantastic. I still try to live by the "make a person laugh and you ease their burdens if only for a minute" philosophy. That "minute" might be the difference between them going over the edge and remembering we're all human. Just my two cents. Sorry for the rambling. :)
My dear bro, Rich,
Beautiful post, my friend! The music selections are well-curated. (Do you think you were a DJ in a past life? hehe). We did lose some good ones this year. Last year we did, too. I still think about David Bowie...and this year with Tom Petty...ayiieee!
Thanks, dear Cynthia.
Kimmie
12/27/2017 09:48:36 am
Dearest Maria these are truly worthy goals to leave behind and by doing so enriching our lives through out the year and the next! May I embrace them and work hard to accomplish each one:)
Sunshine
12/27/2017 12:14:08 pm
Awesome things to leave behind!! I have one...I will no longer date Trump supporters. I ain’t got no time for that. 😉
Shauna
12/27/2017 12:27:49 pm
Mar, these are all things I try to avoid on a daily basis. I love the music you chose to reinforce your message.
Dear Mareer,
Mike Friedman
12/27/2017 03:14:46 pm
Philosophy, music, wisdom, all found right here at mar's desk. Some amazing musical talent gone in 2017, but not forgotten.
Dear Maria,
Dear Mar,
Listening to Tom Petty belt out the tune, "Don't Bring Me Down," which I love along with your musings and thoughts on what to leave behind in 2017. I'm with you on stepping away from the negativity, anger, drama and chaos. Too much of that seems to be oozing from the pores of social media. I plan to spend a lot less time out in the ozone of negativity in 2018. 12/29/2017 01:45:44 pm
Prof. Mahreer,
Genna East
12/31/2017 04:47:52 pm
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