I am Like a Broken Record

Finally, I opened the Coldplay record "Music of the Spheres" I bought over Christmas. I bought it when I was working at King of Prussia. There is a huge two story Urban Outfitters, there. I had to go upstairs to get checked out by one person working the whole entire store! Ever since that time, I have recovered from covid, but I am having a hard time doing things that I enjoy. I have a lot of tasks to get done at home and at work. So, I had the last two days off and I stopped myself from getting in the car. I decided to just enjoy where I am, right now. It was an amazing experience. I feel so much better, and ready to work a full week. There is this part of life I am really trying to embrace. I don't know whether it comes from getting older. I don't know whether I am not "conditioned" to think this way. But, most of my experiences with life is to go...go...go ALL of the time. I really felt guilty with all of my time last year. Looking back I spent a lot of time watching Netflix and painting each day. But, deep down I know my body and soul really needed that time. So, I have to say my favorite time of the last two days was listening to Coldplay's new record: "Music of Spheres". I put the record on and sat and listened for a while. But, the next thing I knew I was dusting and cleaning the bathroom floor. I really needed some motivation. But, most of all it made me enjoy chores I hate to do. It also brought thoughts of a higher power and spirits to light for me. And, it is really making me realize that a lot of how I feel is me, but also a higher power. These thoughts kind of scare me at the same time. Because, I feel so much of the time, we are responsible for our own happiness. But, that is where my Catholic education comes in. And, I realize why we pray to the holy spirit. It is in the father, son and holy ghost we bless ourselves. But, to write about this is scary. Reading the lyrics and following along with the music of Coldplay gave me some extra confidence. When you buy a record, you get the whole picture of what an Artist is creating. And, through images and the sound, it creates a feeling. Videos in the early 80's were wonderful in that way, also. But, you went from Artist to Artist and never were able to stay with it. I am so glad Artists like Bruce Springsteen are able to put it all together in a record and a movie like Western Stars. Basically, I am glad if Bruce Springsteen ever yelled out at a concert I attending: "Is Anybody Alive Out there?". I would be estactic to be able to yell back "YES!!!". Quote of the day: "Everyone is an alien somewhere" Coldplay Song of the day: Coldplay Higher Power