For some crazy reason an old children's song popped into my head today - Bullfrogs & Butterflies we've both been born again...I remember I worked very hard to have a positive feeling in the house when my kids were growing up. I banished their Deaf Leapord and Guns & Roses to the shed. I imagine they are a little scarred from that. But we all shared James Taylor and Jim Croce
My all time favorite was Carole King and it's still in my top 10. Every song on that album reminds me of some time in my life.
Another all time favorite is Les Miserables. This music deeply affected me. The juxtaposition of Javier vs Val Jean was a life changing lesson in the law vs. the spirit. It helped me make sense for myself out of why I push against rules for rules sake. It was also a compelling lesson in how being rigid can stop our growth. Javier killed himself when he realized he had been wrong about Val Jean. He could not face the fact that the beliefs he had based his entire life on were flawed.
I love music with a message, particularly with a positive message. I'm an optimistic realist. I refuse to hide from the real world but I choose to believe that good will win in the end and that things work out.
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