I've Got Sunshine On a Cloudy Day

JAMES MORRISON "One Life" When I was a young boy I was living for the moment The world was wide open I had every choice But with so many choices I just didn’t know what to do now All I say is just forget it If you tell me I’ll regret it Just let it be what it is Cause it’s so easy to say If I knew yesterday what I know today Where would I be tomorrow I won’t let my soul slide away I’d do whatever it takes Cause this time’s only borrowed I got one life, one life, one life And I’m gonna live it I got one life, one life, one life And I’m gonna live it right My daddy sat me down He said “Son, it’s probably time to start making some plans” And I said “No, not right now” With so many choices I just didn’t know what to do now All I say is just forget it If you tell me I’ll regret it Just let it be what it is Cause it’s so easy to say If I knew yesterday what I know today Where would I be tomorrow I won’t let my soul slide away I’d d

If it were possible to spend a day in the life of someone else, I would have quite the conversations with myself about who to choose. I would even have an extreme number of finalists and in that selection I would include singer and songwriter Mat Kearney. I have a recent obsession with Mat though I discovered his musical talents a number of years ago. His newest CD has been in my car on random for weeks. I listen to it at least twice a day; on my way to work, and on my way home from work. I have a windy commute through foliage filled narrow roads that are all too perfect as the sun rises in my rear view mirror. I'm only on the crammed highway for a short while, so most of the drive is in fact enjoyable. Listening to the distinct voice of Mat Kearney makes it that much more enjoyable, but the best part is listening to his lyrics. Everyday as I listen to his music, I untangle some of his words that I thought I knew, and figure out what he's really saying.  If I could sp

 

The Fourth Annual Life Lessons Essay Contest  Find out how to enter Real Simple ’s yearly contest.  When did you first understand the meaning of love? Maybe you were a child, witnessing a generous act by your father or mother. Maybe the lesson came later, as you grappled with the challenges of being a friend, a spouse, or a parent yourself. Whatever made you understand love—and yourself—better, tell us about it. Inspired by a seemingly perfect day at the beach this past summer, I read the rules and procedures for this contest and decided I had nothing to lose. Below is the final copy, after many, many tweeks, edits, and revisions.  The Road Home  At age 24 and a half I know I still have a vast majority of life’s experiences ahead of me. I have had my fair share of incredible opportunities and experiences and I have been inspired first hand by the people around me. I