Link: A story about kindness
The notion that some people have that I do these CD projects for financial gain is understandable to some extent, because a lot of folks probably assume there is big money to be made in the music business.
But that has NEVER motivated me. EVER. I don't want to go deeply into hock, of course, (and I've done that in the past). But I love discovering new music -- not just by Jim, but by other artists as well -- and trying to improve it with today's technology and update the sound.
I know the people who hate me will laugh this off but it has always been my objective to bring people pleasure. And I know that Jim Reeves is uniquely an artist whose voice makes people feel better in various ways.
Today on Facebook someone posted a video that dates back almost a year. I'm not sure why it turned up today, but it was a poignant reminder of what we should ALL be trying to do: to brighten someone else's day.
Click the link below to see a story which ran on CBS News about a high school football team that wanted to do something special for a young man who had been regarded as a social outcast due to his disability. They embraced him and did something symbolic that touched the lives of people far beyond those who witnessed this kind act. And in the process, it changed their hearts as well.
Don't get me wrong. I am not comparing myself to these fine young people; I'm only pointing out that those who are so fixated on hatefulness and vitriol and always on the attack could learn a few lessons on how much better everyone's life could be -- including their own -- if we all just focused on the positive and quit sniping and belittling one another...
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