The Little Drummer Boy
I have been thinking about 2 things this morning.
-Being ok with a mixture of depression and happiness, finding my intention and going forth..
-and then also I was listening to the radio and the "Little Drummer Boy" song came on.
It really struck a cord in that it seems like a metaphor for all of us going about our lives... Going forth with our intention and playing 'our drum' so to speak.
I came home from grocery shopping and Christmas shopping and just set about making lunch
and taking care of things...and taking care of myself was the next turn.
I guess what I just wanted to say was, is you're all not alone out there 'playing your drum', taking care of your life, sad or happy or mixed, it's what we all gotta do. This is me talking to myself as well :)
Perhaps in keeping our focus, we can live with intention, find it again, and not be so at the mercy of things within and around us.
Giving a treat to yourself is also a great respite after the work is all done!
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I think there is a German version not sure. I like O Tannenbaum.
Der kleine Trommler (Little Drummer Boy)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itl953WWra4
Sometimes when we each dance to our own drummer, we find ourselves enjoying heart harmonies in the most surprising places.
There you go Arfie. Ja!
That makes me feel like I am in the Alps!
yodeley hee hooo! :) xx
I need to brush up on my yodeling. Now pass me the large pretzels and my mass of bier. Prost!
These lederhosen pinch me in all the wrong places too!
Those lederhosen were designed for mountain climbers who work hard enough to keep their knees warm in the Bavarian chill. I bet you got pinch spots them folks didn't know were possible, biermeister.
Seriously, my mom put me in them when I was a kid. I cried and cried. They were very uncomfortable. But according to my mom, I looked so damn cute. I have to ask where they are. haha
I had them as a kid too!!
Well Mark lederhosen can be pretty Christmassy but maybe a little out of place in Southern California! Yes pausing for self-care is a must to keep our glass full rather than half empty! Good going Mark!
Well put Mark!!!..... very insightful
What a sight Deck....haha
I love the hymn as well
I've never heard it in another language before.... smile..... Mormon Tabernacle Choir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2XGhQUMLmU
very pretty Jan!!
Thanks MayB!