I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of friends going through lots of stuff right now. Or should I say STUFF?

Financial woes, serious illnesses, the blues, the blahs … not to mention cabin fever. We live in Minnesota** and it just snowed AGAIN! (Although, I guess to be fair, some people are excited about that?) I’ve spent more than a few hours in the past months vegged out in front of the computer instead of working. (Hence last week’s post about discipline (c;)

One of the things I have to remind myself to do when the world starts to seem like it’s out to get me (and everyone I know) is to listen to music. I send music to friends and family going through STUFF. My music, other people’s music — it doesn’t matter – it’s the message, the mood, the meaning that’s important.

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Here are some songs that almost always make my playlists. If you’re grappling with STUFF (or just stuff – *smile*), they might be the perfect prescription.

• I Am Sending You Light – Melanie DeMore
• All That You Have is Your Soul – Tracy Chapman
• A Bridge Over Troubled Waters – Simon and Garfunkel (but also Eva Cassidy)
• Cry (If You Want To) – Holly Cole
• God Bless the Child – Billie Holiday (and me, of course)
• Going Home – Ulali
• I Shall Be Released – Bob Dylan (but also Nina Simone)
• Now Touch the Air Softly – Peter Mayer
• Stay With You – Jon Legend
• The World Exploded into Love – Bob Schneider
• You’ve Got a Friend – Carole King (and also James Taylor)

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**If you’re in or near the Twin Cities, the next Songtaneous is this Saturday, March 7.  Visit my Events page for more info.