Showing posts with label diversity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diversity. Show all posts

Monday, May 8, 2017

#MusicMonday - "Humble And Kind" by Tim McGraw

#MusicMonday is dedicated to "Humble And Kind" by Tim McGraw. An uplifting song with a strong message and a beautiful music video. See him on the Soul2Soul tour with Faith Hill now, through October.

Shout out to Dancing with the Stars for featuring this song on their show tonight and to Oprah for sharing scenes from OWN's "Belief" series.
CREDIT: YouTube

"Humble And Kind"
Written by Lori McKenna

You know there's a light that glows by the front door
Don't forget the key's under the mat
When childhood stars shine,
Always stay humble and kind

Go to church 'cause your mamma says to
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won't be wasted time
Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door, say "please", say "thank you"
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got mountains to climb
But always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind

Don't expect a free ride from no one
Don't hold a grudge or a chip and here's why:
Bitterness keeps you from flyin'
Always stay humble and kind

Know the difference between sleeping with someone
And sleeping with someone you love
"I love you" ain't no pick-up line
So always stay humble and kind

Hold the door, say "please", say "thank you"
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got mountains to climb
But always stay humble and kind
When those dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind

When it's hot, eat a root beer popsicle
Shut off the AC and roll the windows down
Let that summer sun shine
Always stay humble and kind

Don't take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you're going don't forget turn back around
And help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind


Monday, October 24, 2016

#MusicMonday - [TAKE ACTION EDITION] Michael Jackson: "Heal The World"

#MusicMonday this week is dedicated to Michael Jackson, who is a timeless and classic Musician that has and continues to inspire the importance of individuality around the world through respect for diversity. It is hard to put into words what Michael did to inspire others, so in the true beauty and essence of music, it shall speak for itself...
What can you do to heal the world?

In partnership with www.ichoosemynews.com, here is my personal list to take action:
  1. Use a reusable water bottle everyday.
  2. Use a mug, instead of paper or compostable cups for coffee/tea.
  3. Take the bus, walk or ride my bike to work everyday.
  4. Help plant trees (and send digital certificates when I do).
  5. Pick up trash when I see it on the ground around me, especially foil products.
  6. Use reusable grocery/tote bags when shopping/traveling and in general for carrying items.
  7. Use digital resources as much as possible, instead of paper (i.e. sporting event and concert tickets).
  8. Carpool with friends and family whenever possible (...the more the merrier!)
  9. Support and donate to conservation organizations by being aware and volunteering my time and money to help.
    1. www.arborday.org
    2. http://replanet.com/
    3. www.worldwildlife.org
    4. www.billionacts.org/
    5. www.globalcitizen.org/en/
    6. www.nrdc.org/
    7. www.change.org/
  10. Encourage others to do these things through word of mouth and actively engage in asking others what they are doing to help so that I can learn and do what they are doing, too.
SUPPORT INDIVIDUALITY
&
RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY
BY
DRIVING POSITIVE CHANGE

FULL LYRICS TO "HEAL THE WORLD" by MICHAEL JACKSON:
FULL CREDIT: Written by Michael Joe Jackson • Copyright © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc
There's a place in your heart
And I know that it is love
And this place could be much
Brighter than tomorrow
And if you really try
You'll find there's no need to cry
In this place you'll feel
There's no hurt or sorrow

There are ways to get there
If you care enough for the living
Make a little space
Make a better place

Heal the world
Make it a better place
For you and for me
And the entire human race
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living
Make it a better place
For you and for me

If you want to know why
There's love that cannot lie
Love is strong
It only cares of joyful giving
If we try we shall see
In this bliss we cannot feel
Fear of dread
We stop existing and start living

The it feels that always
Love's enough for us growing
So make a better world
Make a better place

Heal the world
Make it a better place
For you and for me
And the entire human race
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living
Make a better place for you and for me

And the dream we were conceived in
Will reveal a joyful face
And the world we once believed in
Will shine again in grace
Then why do we keep strangling life
Wound this earth, crucify its soul
Though it's plain to see
This world is heavenly
Be god's glow

We could fly so high
Let our spirits never die
In my heart I feel you are all my brothers
Create a world with no fear
Together we cry happy tears
See the nations turn their swords into plowshares

We could really get there
If you cared enough for the living
Make a little space
To make a better place

Heal the world
Make it a better place
For you and for me
And the entire human race
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living
Make a better place for you and for me
Heal the world
Make it a better place
For you and for me
And the entire human race
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living
Make a better place for you and for me

Heal the world
Make it a better place
For you and for me
And the entire human race
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living
Make a better place for you and for me

There are people dying
If you care enough for the living

Monday, October 17, 2016

#MusicMonday - Zee Avi from Sarawak, Borneo Island, Malaysia

#MusicMonday this week is dedicated to Zee Avi, a 25-year-old Malaysian singer/songwriter from Sarawak, Borneo Island, Malaysia who currently lives in Los Angeles, CA.

It was so hard for me to pick only ONE song to feature, so I've included FIVE! 
Each show a different side of Zee as an artist. Enjoy :)
Support Zee:
SUPPORT ORIGINALITY
& 
MUSIC DIVERSITY