MUSIC LESSONS

My husband and son both like to sleep with the TV on. I prefer silence, but often wake to the sound of gunfire or other testosterone filled sounds blaring from the boob tube. I've gotten pretty good at blocking it out, but this morning reminded me that what we feed our mind matters, even if it's in the background. The channel was tuned in to a music documentary about Bobby McFerrin working with gifted singers. The kids were talking about how Bobby is so gifted that all he needs to perform is his voice and mic and maybe a chair. It sounds like he has a band accompanying him, but it's just his 5-octave range and the way he so easily weaves in and out of the notes that gives him such a unique sound. They pointed out that Bobby McFerrin doesn't need flashy costumes or anything besides his voice to entertain the audience. Bobby said that music is more than entertainment. He said the purpose of music is to heal the heart the mind and the spirit. I agree and I know it works because I would normally be bummed to look out the window and see it snowing when it's supposed to be spring. Instead of focusing on that, I was focusing on how amazing it is for Bobby McFerrin to be sharing his gift with the next generation and how music does indeed lift the spirit. So while the snow is falling, I'm singing Bobby's song...

Kathy

P.S. He said he wrote "Don't Worry Be Happy" in 30-45 minutes during a recording break!

Music and Sunshine

This dreary weather is taking its toll on me. I want to feel the warmth of the sun on my skin. I want to go for a walk outside without worrying about slipping on the ice. Enough of the cold already. I'm so ready for spring. Spring is my favorite time of the year. I love seeing the earth coming back to life. Color everywhere. Renewal of energy and spirit. A celebration of faith and a time of forgiveness. Spring is where my spirit feels most alive. I long to carry that happiness into the other seasons too. Warm sunny days makes my heart smile. When it's cold like it has been for what seems like forever this winter, I have to think of other things to lift my spirit. Music works wonders. Here are a few of my go to songs. I hope it's warm where you're at and if you need your spirit lifted, give these songs a listen!

What songs lift your spirit?

Kathy 

 Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel "Iz" Ka'ano'i Kamakawiwo'Ole

Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen

Walking On Sunshine by Katrina & The Waves

Pocketful of Sunshine by Natasha Bedingfield

Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield

Happy by Pharrell