We Have More in Common
This is a reminder that we have more in common than that which divides us.
We all wake up looking for happiness, whatever that may look like to you. We aim to better ourselves and the people we care about most. We welcome children into this world with hope, love, and optimism, no matter how short their fuse of innocence burns. We lose. And we move forward.
We eat. We quench our thirst. We fall in love. We lust. We sin.
We laugh and smile. We sing and dance, some much better than others.
Music finds us all like a good night’s sleep or a warm meal. It’s the therapeutic release to loss. It’s the soundtrack to our victories, no matter how big or small. It finds us in the kitchen while cooking dinner, in the car as a reprieve from life’s hustle, or with strangers vibing at a concert.
This is a reminder that we have more in common than that which divides us (shout out to Jo Cox).
This is also a reminder to listen to dope music.
Starting Five: The Optimist’s Edition
Album of the Week
Legend by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Dorm room posters, t-shirts, Hollywood biopics. This illustrious classic has been so transformed by the jaws of capitalism and appropriation that it’s original enchantment can be lost. Half a century later, Bob Marley’s messages still resonate. Legend is a manifesto on how to approach life: be positive, speak up, love often, and stay faithful.
Featured Tracks
I started creating this playlist in college to harness a 20 past 4 type of energy. It somehow picked up a bunch followers (now called Saves, in Spotify-ese) along the way, which in turn gave me the confidence to share the music that I love through platforms like this.
One day soon I’ll explore why the hell SNL musical guest performances are so underwhelming. Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” from a couple of weeks ago was not one of those performances.
Peace, Love, and Positive Vibes.