I love, love, love music. I love how the rhythm and beat of songs gets me bopping in my seat or across the floor.  I love the memories that come flooding back in my head and touching my heart with such intensity, at times, that tears, happy and sad, roll down my cheeks like a slow trickle from a leaking faucet.  I love the uncontrollable urge I get, and succumb to, to open up my vocal chords and allow my God-given unpolished, often out-of-tune voice of mine to throw caution to the wind in order to be heard with unbridled abandon and lack of fear of judgment by others just for the pure joy of it.  And, as I have gotten a little older and a little more in tuned with life, I love and am at awe in the sharing of the wisdom that transcends time from the heart and soul of one individual into the ears of millions as long as they are open to listening and receiving.

A dear friend of mine introduced me to a particular song from a well-known artist quite a few years back. I was already a fan of this artist and was surprised I was unfamiliar with this song.  I will always hold this song dear to my heart, but as time passes, I become more acutely aware of the truth and power these words hold along with the irony of the simplicity of it all.

The Secret of Life – James Taylor

The secret of life is enjoying the passing of time

Any fool can do it, there ain’t nothin’ to it

Nobody knows how it got to the top of the hill.

Since we’re on our way down, might as well enjoy the ride

The secret of love is in opening up your heart

It’s okay to be afraid, don’t let that stand in your way

Anyone knows that love is the only road.

And since we’re only here for a while, might as well show some style

Give us a smile –

Isn’t it a lovely ride – sliding down, gliding down

Try not to try too hard – it’s just a lovely ride

The thing about time is that time isn’t really real

It’s just your point of view – how does it feel to you?

Einstein said we’d never understand it all – Planets are spinning through space – the smile upon your face

Welcome to the human race – some kind of lovely ride

I’ll be sliding down, I’ll be gliding down

Try not to try too hard – it’s a lovely ride

Isn’t it a lovely ride – see me sliding down, gliding down

Try not to try too hard, it is a lovely ride

The secret of life is enjoying the passing of time

Big Hugs,

Leslie Brice is a certified Life Coach and founder of Pathway to Passion and Purpose.  She specializes in working with women who are going through a life transition by supporting and empowering them to move in a positive, forward direction through realization of their passions, purpose and infinite potential.  She is also working with JB Glossinger and morningcoach.com to keep people improving 1% a day.

Pathway to Passion and Purpose ; leslie@pathwaytopassionandpurpose.com