This is an article intended to motivate the average person to do greater. What more fitting way to find inspiration than through a few famous Grateful Dead lyrics?
1. “Without love in the dream, it will never come true.”
Song: "Help On the Way"
We get caught up in our everyday, boring lives and forget what our original motivation was. Take time to recollect your original passion and light a fire within yourself. Let your passion be your motivation and let your motivation be the fuel for your everyday tasks.
2. “If you plant ice, you’re gonna harvest wind.”
Song: "Franklin's Tower"
Do you ever find yourself waking up in a bad mood for no reason at all? Oftentimes when this happens, our days are just crap. If we choose to be happy, bad things tend to seem a little less ‘bad’. Try to perform random acts of kindness and pay it forward. When we spread happiness, we receive happiness; however, this also works vice versa.
3. “You just gotta poke around.”
Song: "Shakedown Street"
Although an odd lyric from the famous band, it arguably holds the most value. Humans are creatures of habit. It is because of this that sometimes we get stuck in a rut and can’t get out. That’s when I like to remember this lyric. When life becomes prosaic and boring, don’t forget to "poke around." Think outside the box. Do things you wouldn’t normally do. Say "yes" to new adventures.
4. “Every silver lining’s got a touch of grey.”
Song: "Touch of Grey"
Throughout the entire year, there will inevitably be some sadness and pain. Every silver lining will indeed have a touch of grey and this is unavoidable. But, try your best to get through it. Your obstacles will make you stronger and there will, without a doubt, be sunlight after the storm.
5. “Nothin’ left to do but smile, smile, smile.”
Song: "He's Gone"
Last but certainly not least, do not forget to smile. Smiling is contagious. Even when things aren’t going one hundred percent your way, show the world your pearly whites and inspire happiness amongst others.
