Nerdin Gardens: Turn Off The News
Yesterday, I discovered this song written and sung by Lukas Nelson. It talks of troubling times between people, thoughts, mindsets and how important it is to be present in life rather than hooked up to a destructive, I.V. newsfeed.
Mike and I raised our children to get outside and play, to ride their bikes with friends, play basketball, football, play organized, team sports. They felt the warmth of the sun, played under blue skies, while breathing in clean air.
Now, we are often entrenched in ensuring our garden's success during growing season rather than listening to the senseless static of legacy television. Peace of mind is worth working toward and maintaining, at all costs.
Turn Off The News (Build A Garden)
I believe that every heart is kind
Some of them are just a little underused
Hatred is a symptom of the times
Lost in these uneducated blues
I just want to love you while I can
All these other thoughts have me confused
I don't need to try and understand
Maybe the I'll turn off the f*ckin' news
Turn off the news and build a garden
Just my neighborhood and me
We might feel a bit less hardened
We might feel a bit more free
Turn off the news and raise the kids
Give them somethin' to believe in
Teach them now to be good people
Give them hope that they can see
Hope that they can see
Turn off the news and build a garden with me
Trust builds trust
And all that negativity's a bust
Trust builds trust
Don't you wanna be happy?
Turn off the news and build a garden
Just my neighborhood and me
We might feel a bit less hardened
We might feel a bit more free
Turn off the news and raise the kids
Give them somethin' to believe in
Teach them now to be good people
Give them hope that they can see
Hope that they can see
Turn off the news and build a garden with me
Turn off the news and build a garden with me
The world will be a better place once we begin talking to one another, respect differing opinions, seek out the truth again. More people need to untether themselves from social media platforms doling out propaganda.
Turn off the news and build a garden, you'll be glad you did!
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