When Life is Getting Me Down...

   We all have those days where we just aren't feeling that optimistic. I mean, I'm usually a very cheerful person. Like, even when I'm not feeling cheerful or happy, I try not to ever show that to anyone. I don't like the thought of people wondering what is wrong with me. But this week has just been one that's made me feel very down about life. There are a lot of things going on in the world and in my life that just make me worry a lot. So, what do I do to feel better?

   I listen to music. 

   We all listen to music. We all notice the synchronized beat of the drums, or the bluesy sound that the piano is adding to the song that's playing on our iPods. But we don't really listen to the music and the lyrics of a song until we need to escape. We don't really feel the emotion that the singer is expressing until we're feeling the same emotions and need to know that other people have felt the same things that we're feeling.
   So, this week I've been listening to a whole lot of songs that have a happy beat and a positive message. My favorite recently has been Think Good Thoughts by Colbie Caillat. It's a great song with a really positive message. Another one of my favorites today had been Be Okay by Ingrid Michaelson. These songs just really make me feel happy and make me feel hopeful.
   This week, I'm going to ask anyone who's reading this to go listen to those two songs and really think about the words that are being sung. Smile, enjoy and remember that there really are other people out there that can relate to whatever you're feeling.
Lots of love, you guys. :)

Think Good Thoughts by Colbie Caillat
Be Okay by Ingrid Michaelson