Contentment Magazine January 2017 | Page 15

BALANCE ~ MUSIC PLAYLIST M U S I C PLAYLIST Balance CURATED BY ALEX WATTS “A HARD DAY’S NIGHT” Otis Redding Something about this R&B cover of a classic Beatles song makes it easier to overcome the long and hard days. “IT ALL FEELS THE SAME” Tennis This song touches on how it feels when expectations take over, and how those expectations can disappoint once reality sets in. When attempting balance, it’s important to be optimistic but realistic at the same time. “MAKE YOUR OWN KIND OF MUSIC” Mama Cass Elliot Listening to this song when something doesn’t go my way and hearing, “Make your own kind of music even if nobody else sings along” reminds me to balance the good with the bad, no matter what. “GIVE ME LOVE” George Harrison Harrison’s journey to find peace is apparent in many of his tracks, but there’s something about this calming song that puts everything in perspective. “MY WAY” Frank Sinatra This song looks at past choices and how those choices affect the present and future. Regrets and pride from the past are life’s way of teaching us perspective.