I had an urge for a kombucha the other day and came upon GT’s Synergy fall edition flavor, titled: Living in Gratitude.
So, let me start off by sharing how grateful I am that — in the midst of all the crazy stuff going on in the world — this company is committed to expressing beautiful, positive, and uplifting ideals (see below for what is written on the bottle).
As of now, GT’s Synergy is officially my favorite brand of kombucha!
The Gift of the Present I’ve found that when we dwell on what could have been, and wait for what could be, we take the present for granted. Living in gratitude unleashes joy in the now and nourishes your soul. In this one precious life we are given, may you favor the blessings in front of you and pay them forward with kindness. — GT Dave, Founder
Prayer of Gratitude In this present moment, may grace envelop you and open your heart wide to the here and now. In this sacred space, may gratitude grow inside you and reveal the profound beauty of life.
Affirmation I open my eyes to gratitude, by opening my heart to love. I am rooted in this practice, for its generosity knows no bounds.
I’ve never before felt such a powerful sense of relief after voting in an election. And I’ve never before felt so much urgency about voting early.
Tonight I’m feelinggrateful for America and for democracy. Neither is perfect (nothing is in this world), but I definitely prefer them to the alternatives.
This is the time of year when we get amazing sunsets. Since I’m ready to spend this Sunday evening relaxing, I think I’ll just share this beautiful sunset from yesterday and call it a night.
One of my uncles taught us this song when I was a child and I always thought it was so much fun. Over the years I’ve shared about it with friends (though I wouldn’t sing the whole thing, assuming it would be too boring), but I had never actually seen it performed by anyone. So this video with Harry Belafonte and Odetta was a delightful surprise that had me laughing out loud at the end.
I’m in full agreement with some of the comments on YouTube: “Perfect comic timing, absolute perfection from two incredible talents.” And, “If you are ever feeling depressed watch this! Such talent and to see the expressions and chemistry between them is amazing!”
Watching the video also took me back to junior high school, when my parents had Harry Belafonte’s Calypso LP, which I listened to constantly. Most everyone has probably heard The Banana Boat Song (aka Day-O) and Jamaica Farewellfrom this album.
But my personal favorite was always Man Smart (Woman Smarter). Budding feminist that I was, I really got a kick out of it; although listening to it today, I realize my pre-teen self didn’t fully understand some of the lyrics! 😂
LYRICS verse I say let us put man and a woman together To find out which one is smarter uh Some say man but I say no The woman got the man de day should know verse And not me but the people they say That de man are leading de women astray But I say, that the women of today Smarter than the man in every way That’s right, de woman is uh smarter That’s right, de woman is uh smarter That’s right de woman is uh smarter, that’s right, that’s right verse Ever since the world began Woman was always teaching man And I you listen to my bid attentively I goin’ tell you how she smarter than me chorus And not me but the people they say That de man are leading de women astray But I say, that the women of today Smarter than the man in every way verse Samson was the strongest man long ago No one could a beat him, as we all know Until he clash with Delilah on top of the bed She told them all the strength was in the hair of his head chorus And not me but the people they say That de man are leading de women astray But I say, that the women of today Smarter than the man in every way That’s right de woman is uh smarter That’s right de woman is uh smarter That’s right de woman is uh smarter, that’s right, that’s right verse You meet a girl at a pretty dance Thinking that you would stand a chance Take her home, thinking she’s alone Open de door you find her husband home chorus And not me but the people they say That de man are leading de women astray But I say, that the women of today Smarter than the man in every way chorus That’s right de woman is uh smarter That’s right de woman is uh smarter That’s right de woman is uh smarter, that’s right, that’s right verse I was treating a girl independently She was making baby for me When de baby born and I went to see Eyes was blue (shit) it was not by me outro And not me but the people they say That de man are leading de women astray But I say, that the women of today Smarter than the man in every way Oh, yes smarter!
Rest and sleep (lots of it). Increased meditation (8 or 10 times more). Silence. Stillness. Watching the sunrise. Moving my body more (a lot more). Beauty. And the time and space to appreciate it.
