Television, radio, newspapers and magazines are so pre-occupied with reporting stories of hate, violence, gossip and negativity. I understand the need to inform the general public of issues happening around the world but to do so 24 hours a day and 7 days a week – it’s too much! Also – without outlets reporting unbiased and newsworthy stories, we would be unable to act to ensure a positive outcome is achieved.

Today…I want to focus on LOVE in music. There have been so many songs written about love – most are usually about heartbreak due to relationships ending. There are also many songs that celebrate the positivity of love and how love can make everyone feel great….here are some examples via song lyrics:

“Love is all we need
To make everything complete
If we try to live together and be happy
You and me are one and we’ve only just begun
So let’s make a new beginning have some fun”

Love Is All We Need – Mary J. Blige – from the album ‘Share My World’ released in February 1997.

“What is it that can make a lost soul found?
Love
And what is it that can make the coldest day seem warm?
Love
And what is it that can bring a smile through to strangers?
Love love love love”

Power of Love – Deee-Lite – from the album ‘World Clique’ released in August 1990.

“If you wear your feelings
the way you wear your clothes
Maybe people would believe
in what you’re saying,
Heaven knows, heaven knows “

Love Song – Kristine W – from the album ‘Land of the Living’ released in July 1996.

“When everyone else
Is more comfortable
Remaining voiceless
Rather than fighting for humans
That have had their rights stolen
I might not be the same
But that’s not important
No freedom ’til we’re equal
Damn right I support it
I don’t know”

Same Love – Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Mary Lambert – from the album ‘The Heist’ released in October 2012.

“There is no comprehension
There is real isolation
There is so much destruction
What I want is a celebration
And I know I can feel bad
When I get in a bad mood
And the world can look so sad
Only you make me feel good”

Love Profusion – Madonna – from the album ‘American Life’ released in April 2003.

“You’ll be given love, you’ll be taken care of
You’ll be given love, you have to trust it
Maybe not from the sources you have poured yours
Maybe not from the directions you are staring at
Trust your head around, it’s all around you
All is full of love, all around you
You just ain’t receiving, your phone is off the hook
Your doors are all shut”

Bjork – All Is Full of Love – from the album ‘Homogenic’ released in September 1997.

You can find love anywhere and everywhere, all you have to do is be receptive. Open your eyes, open your mind and accept it.

Love is on the radio, on the subway, in the park, on television, across the street or on the other side of the world, it is beside you and inside you….

***You can purchase all of the above songs by visisting iTunes or by visiting the official websites of each of the artists***

For more information about Mary J. Blige, please visit the official website – http://www.maryjblige.com/

For more information about Deee-Lite or Lady Kier, please visit – http://www.ladykier.com/

For more information about Kristine W, please visit the official website – http://www.kristinew.com

For more information about Mackelmore and Ryan Lewis, please visit the official website – http://macklemore.com/

For more information about Mary Lambert, please visit the official website – http://www.marylambertsings.com/

For more information about Madonna, please visit the official website – http://www.madonna.com/

Together, we can make the world a more positive one!

If you think that animals don’t have feelings and don’t have emotions – think again. Anything that is sentient should be treated with respect. Animals are not ours for fashion, entertainment or experimentation. These videos will show you how much joy, happiness and love animals are capable of:

GOATS PLAYING

BELLA and BUBBLES

BEST FRIENDS

RABBIT ISLAND in JAPAN

***this island was where they used to experiment on animals, they have since stopped and allowed the rabbits to live in relative safety***

DOG REUNITED with HER DOG AFTER RETURNING HOME FROM DEPLOYMENT – QUEEN LATIFAH SHOW

GIRAFFE SAYS GOODBYE TO TERMINALLY ILL ZOO EMPLOYEE WHO HELPED CARED FOR IT

ESTHER THE WONDER PIG

Animals are amazing – please help spread the word and don’t support the fur industry, beef industry, hunting, animals being held without care, Sea World, or any outlet that expoits, tortures or kills animals inhumanely. Animals have emotions just like you and I – please be respectful and loving.

Pleae help your local animal shelter by donating items they may need or with monetary donations, if you don’t have a local animal shelter – here are some websites you can visit to make your donations:

www.estherthewonderpig.com

www.majesticwaterfoul.org

www.dreamtimesanctuary.org