I think any song that makes me feel alive and enjoy — music has a way of creating such pleasurable images and feelings and I think that can create more a sense of appreciation for being alive.
Apart from some known to me already mentioned of Bob Marley, Louis Armstrong, the Beatles it would be for example “I find your love” by Beth Nielsen Chapman as well as “Naturaleza” by Danit.
Starting over by Chris Stapleton really reminds me of how lucky and grateful I am to have a wife that I’ve loved for a long time and that has loved me through a lot of life’s deep lows and high highs. It reminds me that we can always choose to make a change if we want to, and that no matter where we are or what life throws at us we will always have each other so long as we choose to keep loving each other. It makes me think of the time we separated for some months during the seven year itch, and how grateful and thankful I am that god helped each of us make wise decisions during that time and how he helped us find our way back to each other. It also reminds me that our story isn’t over till it’s over, and reminds me of how grateful I am for our infinite ability to change and grow.
I love music and yet no specific song came to mind immediately. I don’t think I’ve put this particular thought together as I listened to music.
After reading other responses I realized “One Love” by Bob Marley is one of those, and yes, Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World”. Bruce Springsteen’s “Land of Hope and Dreams” is another good one. (That whole album it’s on, “Wrecking Ball”, is my road trip music.)
I may have to start a playlist so I have a longer list for an answer if this question comes around again.
More songs then I could possibly list here…music is everything to me. Here are the first two that popped into my head when I read this question.
Grateful Dead – Box of Rain
A box of rain will ease the pain
And love will see you through
Just a box of rain, wind and water
Believe it if you need it
If you don’t, just pass it on
Allman Brothers Band – Dreams
Pull myself together, put on a new face,
Climb down off the hilltop, baby,
Get back in the race.
I like listening to happy, upbeat music, so I can’t say a particular song, but the groups/artists whose music fits the bill are 311 (my fave since college), Kenny Chesney, Michael Franti. Actually, a song just popped into my head that I’ve been hearing on the radio, and it’s called Step Into Your Power by Ray LaMontagne. It makes me happy listening to it as it reminds me that I am a powerful human.
I have been a fan of 311 since they started – yep, I’m as old as they are! Just saw them a few weeks ago for maybe the 50th time and I still love them as much as I did when I was in college. Such good, fun energy!
I can’t think of any one song that helps
me to remember to live gratefully.
But I have noticed that music is important
to me and I am grateful to have music in
my life.
Thanks to all of you for introducing your favorite songs that bring you gratitude. Mine is “For Good” from Wicked. Whenever I listen to this song, the door of positivity opens.
Oh, good one! I took my older daughter to New York City when she was 13 and we saw “Wicked” on Broadway! Almost the entire original cast, just one understudy for The Wizard so it wasn’t Joel Grey, but it was wonderful. Idina Mendel! Kristin Chenoweth!
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I think any song that makes me feel alive and enjoy — music has a way of creating such pleasurable images and feelings and I think that can create more a sense of appreciation for being alive.
Apart from some known to me already mentioned of Bob Marley, Louis Armstrong, the Beatles it would be for example “I find your love” by Beth Nielsen Chapman as well as “Naturaleza” by Danit.
I can see clearly now – jimmy Cliff
Good one!
U.S.A. for Africa – We Are The World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3LQXYH_mNk
“Love Can Build A Bridge” by the Judds and “Holy Ground” by John Michael Talbot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YCXLbQ6ClA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcFOBUtmLgU
“How Great Thou Art”. Moves me to tears every time I hear it.
“Amazing Grace”. Another tear jerker.😢
I know there are many many more…….❤️
Have you heard the Andre Bocelli Alison Krauss version? Of Amazing Grace
Which song helps me remember to live gratefully?
Starting over by Chris Stapleton really reminds me of how lucky and grateful I am to have a wife that I’ve loved for a long time and that has loved me through a lot of life’s deep lows and high highs. It reminds me that we can always choose to make a change if we want to, and that no matter where we are or what life throws at us we will always have each other so long as we choose to keep loving each other. It makes me think of the time we separated for some months during the seven year itch, and how grateful and thankful I am that god helped each of us make wise decisions during that time and how he helped us find our way back to each other. It also reminds me that our story isn’t over till it’s over, and reminds me of how grateful I am for our infinite ability to change and grow.
I love music and yet no specific song came to mind immediately. I don’t think I’ve put this particular thought together as I listened to music.
After reading other responses I realized “One Love” by Bob Marley is one of those, and yes, Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World”. Bruce Springsteen’s “Land of Hope and Dreams” is another good one. (That whole album it’s on, “Wrecking Ball”, is my road trip music.)
I may have to start a playlist so I have a longer list for an answer if this question comes around again.
What a great idea! I’ll be doing the same.
“All that I am and all that I offer, comes from a heart both frightened and free …”
I believe this is a Catholic hymn attributed to Gary Ault.
More songs then I could possibly list here…music is everything to me. Here are the first two that popped into my head when I read this question.
Grateful Dead – Box of Rain
A box of rain will ease the pain
And love will see you through
Just a box of rain, wind and water
Believe it if you need it
If you don’t, just pass it on
Allman Brothers Band – Dreams
Pull myself together, put on a new face,
Climb down off the hilltop, baby,
Get back in the race.
I love Box of Rain too! and Ripple
Both very good choices Lauryn.
These are all great songs. It is hard to pinpoint one. Pretty Women, I A Women and the Johnny Appleseed song come to mind.
I like listening to happy, upbeat music, so I can’t say a particular song, but the groups/artists whose music fits the bill are 311 (my fave since college), Kenny Chesney, Michael Franti. Actually, a song just popped into my head that I’ve been hearing on the radio, and it’s called Step Into Your Power by Ray LaMontagne. It makes me happy listening to it as it reminds me that I am a powerful human.
Listening to music, singing, dancing, playing it all remind me that I’m a powerful human.i love that you mentioned this.
You also reminded me of when I went to see 311 in concert when I was in high school 🙂
I have been a fan of 311 since they started – yep, I’m as old as they are! Just saw them a few weeks ago for maybe the 50th time and I still love them as much as I did when I was in college. Such good, fun energy!
Our profile pictures are back 🙂
I can’t think of any one song that helps
me to remember to live gratefully.
But I have noticed that music is important
to me and I am grateful to have music in
my life.
Charlie, your answer is similar to mine.
Thanks to all of you for introducing your favorite songs that bring you gratitude. Mine is “For Good” from Wicked. Whenever I listen to this song, the door of positivity opens.
Oh, good one! I took my older daughter to New York City when she was 13 and we saw “Wicked” on Broadway! Almost the entire original cast, just one understudy for The Wizard so it wasn’t Joel Grey, but it was wonderful. Idina Mendel! Kristin Chenoweth!
My Ngoc, I remember listening to that one, and I’ve played it on the piano before.
What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong.
Mary, that is the first song that popped into my mind also.
Yram, it slows me down and makes me feel.💓
The best!! Thank you.