I've spent the entire last week watching Wall Street, to the point of being obsessive about it. While it's probably not as bad as it seems (less than 15% of my portfolio -- whoops, now 9% -- is invested in equities), it's left me with the continuing thought that I'll never have enough money to enjoy retirement. And, that the best part of my life is gone. (But what a life it's been!)
Last night I saw a story on TV about joining the Peace Corp after you're fifty. It's not a bad idea. I'll think about it.
About a year ago I posted this song by Josh Groban. I thought it was meaningful to listen to it again. (Go ahead, listen to the song, read the lyrics. And smile.)
It's up to us to be the change.
- Josh Groban
Thankful
Thankful
Somedays, we forget to look around us,
Somedays, we can't see the joy that surrounds us,
So caught up inside ourselves,
We take when we should give.
So for tonight we pray for,
What we know can be,
And on this day we hope for,
What we still can't see.
It's up to us, to be the change,
And even though we all can still do more,
There's so much to be thankful for.
Look beyond ourselves,
There's so much sorrow,
It's way too late to say, I'll cry tomorrow.
Each of us must find our truth,
It's so long overdue.
So for tonight we pray for,
What we know can be,
And everyday, we hope for,
What we still can't see.
It's up to us, to be the change,
And even though we all can still do more,
There's so much to be thankful for.
Even with our differences,
There is a place we're all connected,
Each of us can find each others light.
So for tonight, we pray for
What we know can be,
And on this day, we hope for,
What we still can't see.
It's up to us, to be the change,
And even though this world needs so much more
There's so much to be thankful for.
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3 comments:
In spite of our fears in so many arenas, we continue to hope. Without hope, we begin to die inside. Beautiful song, Paul.
I had to stop watching and checking my 401-K, I was making myself sick
I loved this song the first time I heard it on Noel. It is written by David Foster and Josh puts so much feeling into the words that I feel uplifted every time I hear it. It should be played on all radio stations all through November to remind us that this Thanksgiving we still have so much to be thankful for, even in this time of economic unrest. It is up to us to give what we can,when we can...it may be US that needs support next.
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