A better way is on the horizon…

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Today I’ll let these beautiful lyrics guide me as I focus on a better world ahead.

When the moon is in the Seventh HouseAnd Jupiter aligns with MarsThen peace will guide the planetsAnd love will steer the stars
This is the dawning of the Age of AquariusAge of AquariusAquariusAquarius
Harmony and understandingSympathy and trust aboundingNo more falsehoods or derisionsGolden living dreams of visionsMystic crystal revelationAnd the mind’s true liberation, AquariusAquarius
When the moon (when the moon) is in the Seventh HouseAnd Jupiter (Jupiter) aligns with MarsThen peace will guide the planetsAnd love will steer the stars
This is the dawning of the Age of AquariusAge of AquariusAquariusAquariusAquariusAquarius
Let the sunshine, let the sun shine inThe sun shine inLet the sunshine, let the sun shine inThe sun shine inLet the sunshine, let the sun shine in (oh, let it shine)(Come on) the sun shine in (now everybody just sing along)Let the sunshine (and let the sun shine on in), let the sun shine in (Open up your heart) the sun shine in (and let it shine on you)(And when you lonely) let the sunshine (hey, let it shine), let the sun shine in(You gotta open up your heart) the sun shine in (and let it shine on in)(And when you feel like you been mistreated) Let the sunshine, let the sun shine in (and your friends turn their backs upon ya)(Just open up your heart) the sun shine in (let it shine on in)(You got to feel it) let the sunshine (you got to feel it), let the sun shine in (Oh, open up your heart) the sun shine in (and let it shine on in)(Now, let me tell you one thing)Let the sunshine, let the sun shine in (I want you to sing along with the 5th dimension)(Hey, and open up your heart) the sun shine in (oh c’mon)Let the sunshine (and let it shine), let the sun shine in (Glory day) the sun shine in (Hey, you got to feel it) let the sunshine (you got to feel it), let the sun shine in (When you open up your heart) the sun shine in (you got to let the sun come on in)(Now I say, in the morning) let the sunshine, (late in the evening), let the sun shine in (Open up your heart) the sun shine in(Hey, when you’re feeling low) let the sunshine
The 5th Dimension – Aquarius / Let The Sunshine – 1969
 

I remember the release of this song. As a child it was magical. It was released the same year of man’s first landing on the moon. To this kid it was all wonderful, mystical and right around the corner. I clung to the lyrics since at the time the news showed the Vietnam war and protests. I was hopeful.
Today I still am hopeful that the magic of these lyrics will still manifest in my lifetime. For I believe there is still beauty and good in our world, thus I will choose to focus on that. May peace, love, joy, understanding and acceptance prevail on earth.

A little trick of mine

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I often have to remind myself that to have a positive outlook is that I must remember to work for it. By work I mean I need to seek things that make me feel good, look for the good in the world, appreciate beauty around me wherever I am and to give kindness as much as I can to others, even to strangers. A positive outlook helps me to focus on what I want instead of focusing on what I don’t want.

When I focus on what I want I find more of it around me. With more of it around me I feel better and I’m able to see more.

In today’s world it’s easy for me to get overcome with things that bother me and to in turn see more negative things and thus I end up defeated and depressed. Defeatism does not serve me, it only makes me feel bad and in turn I pass that energy to everthing and everyone around me. Becoming Debbie Downer is not who I want to become.

Therefore, for me, I must work at finding the good. It doesn’t mean I’m not aware of the bad, nor does it mean I approve of it. However the only way I can win and overcome negative things is by being well myself, and feeling good helps me to be well.

Today I’ll start my week off with a tune from my childhood that just makes me feel good. May it help one of you reading this as well.

Simon & Garfunkel – The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) – 1966

May peace, love, joy and understanding prevail on earth.

Happy Pride 2025

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For a brief moment in time we got to rest for a minute or two. However resting is no longer an option. Too many people before us have worked too hard to let our progress, our freedoms, slip away. We are who we are, and that is human, diverse and unique. We should be able to live our lives just as everyone else does, free to be just who we are and to love who we love. Love is a power greater than each and every one of us. Let us spread love, understanding, acceptance, joy and peace.

John Barrowman – I Am What I Am – 2014

Let’s get out and be seen. Together we can lift each other. Happy Pride.

Hope

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I try my best to surround myself with beauty and joy as much as possible. Sometimes it takes effort or even work to do so. It’s easy to fall into the trap and drama of negativity. Therefore if you haven’t noticed of recent I’ve stepped up a notch from just bringing the beauty of bearded men to this here blog thingy, I’ve started adding a bit more.

I’ve shared this video before but many, many years ago. Today it brings me joy and hope. I post it here that maybe one other person stumbling through may also be warmed by its simplicity and beauty.

Israel β€œIZ” KamakawiwoΚ»ole – Somewhere Over The Rainbow – 1993

May peace and joy be yours today, and may peace prevail on earth