A bit of a departure today, maybe because it’s rainy and gray out, maybe because it seems to me a lot of us need a bit more music and joy in our lives and a lot less anger and division. When I was a child there was a lot of music in the home and today my wife and I try to keep alive that tradition in our own home.

But something seems to happen as we grow older. The music isn’t played as much, the television is on more often and, particularly, the news. During my sojourn in New Mexico I noticed that any time the television was on my heart rate would increase as would feelings of anxiety or impatience. Off I’d go for a hike in the woods and the tension would melt away.

I’m not saying all television or video is bad for the soul, as the following video will show. But for a nation that seems to obsess about what it puts into its body we sure are cavalier about what we feed our minds. So let’s feed our brains something good today.

For those who haven’t seen this, stick around to the very end, you won’t be disappointed. For those who have seen it, give yourself a treat and watch it again. Regardless of whether you agree with his theory you can’t help but appreciate the music and sense there is probably a grain or two of truth to it.

If you are in the mood for more inspirational videos/music, I’ve got a few more listed here. Or email me your favorites at doug@inspiratus.org.