This song is a wish list for myself to do things better.  

Lyrics:

I’m thinking I should be more attentive     

and listen when people talk.

Be more present and engaged

when dealing with daily encounters.

 when dealing with daily encounters.

Work to be nice and less grumpy

as I grow wiser and old.

I will exercise my kindness 

and give more when I see chances.

 and give more when I see chances.

I’ll call a friend who once wasn’t so kind 

but now has earned my forgiveness.

Be a bit more humble but you know

 the old saw about perfect - I’m not.

 the old saw about perfect - I’m not.

Some situations would be much better 

with a large dose of sincerity.

 My tolerance could use some elevation 

 to a level that engages acceptance.

 to a level that engages acceptance.

 Silence might be a solution and goal

 when tested with things I deem odd.

  I must be more passionate 

 to achieve for myself and others

  to achieve for myself and others

 It will test me to express compassion

 as it has it never come naturally to me.

 And lastly, I’ll work to be grateful 

 for that which I do —with intent.

 for that which I do —with intent.

The song in this episode is about questions and the value they can create for making better choices and solving problems.

Lyrics

I want to live my life in questions.

And  let the paradox be.

I won’t hand my views to others.

Not all questions need simple answers.

Not all questions have simple answers.

I don’t excuse myself from  mistakes.

Re-learning what I thought I knew.

We need a language for differences.

The cost of knowing is high

The cost of knowing is high

Chorus

How do you practice doubt in life

And discourse about our views

I walk the line between what I know.

And what others say I am.

And what others say I am.

Chorus

Too much of the world is divisive

And shouting just to be heard.

Can we live the best of ourselves

Cause wisdom is really a verb.

Cause wisdom is really a verb.

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This is the first song that I ever wrote.  The story is in the episode and was a baby step to what has led to a life time, I hope, commitment to song writing and sharing through this medium.

The lyrics are below:  

Four Words of Happiness   Bob Pecor

I’ve been thinking about what it would take

to make me happy for the rest of my life

An answer to all of my problems 

and a reduction of most of my strife. 

I don’t think the answer is money 

nor a great big pile of stuff

But  whatever it is that's the answer 

right now I don't have nearly enough. 

So I asked the old man at the restaurant 

who’s smiling most of the time. 

How do you get to look so content 

and it’s such a big mountain to climb 

It’s such a big mountain to climb 

So I'll give you four words to help you 

put the pieces of the puzzle in place 

They'll give you a decent chance of success 

to find happiness in your space.

One’s to forget and the next to connect 

then let purpose and attitude work.

If you forget the past and connect for love 

you got purpose and the right  attitude.   

You got purpose and the right attitude.   

So, asked the old man to teach me 

how to look at mistakes from the past.

He said it’s not to reframe 

but remember those things don’t last

The need to connect with the ones that you love

 is the next place to get a start.

And friend’s that you have in every role 

are the next one’s to play a part

And go for purpose to fuel the day 

and give reason to get on the move.

It’s action and deadlines and things to do 

that get you into a groove.

And finally the old man with coffee 

in his understated way to explain 

Told me its mostly about your attitude 

and your choice to get into the game

Welcome to this short intro to the concept and format of full episodes to follow. This podcast is about the stories as much as the music.   The songs are all original music and lyrics written by me (a couple exceptions noted and attributed in later episodes).    The performance of the music is "in my living room" style with no editing or over dubbing.  

A few live recorded versions of music can be found on bandcamp.com as Bob Pecor Music.