When I first heard about “future self journaling,” I thought it was just another feel-good hack. You know the kind, right? Where some influencer or blogger promises you can and will have the life you want, provided you simply write to your future self. While I was skeptical initially, I thought “why not?” and began … Read more
The world is a big beautiful place inhabited by billions of people from all walks of life. In my travels, I have first-hand knowledge of how vast our world, cultures, and social dilemmas are. When I was in college, I did community service with kids, the elderly, and at times, the homeless. I had no fantasy … Read more
A successful relationship is a two-way street. For love to blossom, the two partners must love each other equally. If only one partner in a potential partnership has feelings for the other, this is referred to as “unrequited love.” Songs about unrequited love will always be a fertile theme for composers and performers as long as … Read more
Nothing beats songs about good times that transport you back to a special moment in your life. A poignant lyric can make you feel like you’re reliving that event. Songs about the past might evoke positive and negative emotions, but they all make you feel something powerful. The tracks listed below are excellent examples of songs about … Read more
Musicians have long sought to capture the complexity of time. Yet, so often, it passes by so quickly. On other occasions, it drags on slowly, with minutes feeling more like hours. The thing about time that makes us uncomfortable is change. Songwriters have echoed this sentiment, creating music about the clock’s unforgiving nature. Here are … Read more