Last night was a hard one for me when it came to sleep. My cat kept throwing up. And so I kept waking up – which meant sleep was sort of elusive.
And then this morning, I woke to music. Actually, this morning I woke to an old song that refused to leave me alone. (Yoohoo . . about that growing sleep deficit)
Good thing, in the long run I guess. Staying in bed all day would have created some major guilt issues.
About That Music
So, about that music: It kept playing over and over again, tapping me on the shoulder, and turning up the volume each time I tried to close my eyes and fall back to sleep.
Do you have any idea how annoying a song can get when it feels it’s being ignored?
Then again, do you have any idea how annoyed I can get when I’m trying to sleep and some song – any song – keeps pawing at my middle-aged brain?
Why am I asking you? Of course you do, don’t you!
I don’t remember inviting this particular tune into my thoughts. Apparently, though, this was a song that wanted to be heard in a major way.
It was a song with a message.
For me? Quite possibly.
For you? Wouldn’t be surprised.
For each of us in our own ways, in our own times, as we find ourselves questioning what it takes to keep our dreams alive and well as we grow through the years of midlife and beyond.
For whatever reason it appeared to me, this is song I want to share with you. It will take you back in time, in a very good way.
Do us both a favor, and don’t listen to it within a couple hours of going to bed. You won’t get rid of it, and then you won’t sleep, and then you’ll be blaming me.
Consider yourself forewarned.
Now sit back and enjoy. I hope it will make you smile as much as it did me.
And remember . . .
Whatever else you may believe about aging, know that the years cannot take away your dreams. Fairy Tales DO indeed come true when you’re young at heart!
. . . . .
Are there any songs that have special significance to you when you’re in need of a reminder about holding on to your dreams?
What songs feed your imagination and your dreams as you grow through life’s second half?
Please share. We can all learn from you recommendations.
Keep growing my friend,
Gail
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How about “Hang On Sloopy”? Now, there is a song that will get all hung up in your go-to-sleep!
Oh Gail – I sing this song all the TIME!! Can’t say it keeps me up but I love it – I sing it to my husband and son – they laugh at me but so what – it is such a happy positive song – such a great message. I always feel this way in that spot inside. Sometimes you just have to laugh at the hurdles and loose skin.
Exactly, Barbara! I couldn’t have said it better myself. Keep singing, my friend – g