I was watching an Elvis movie the other day and it was called Kid Galahad. You may be thinking good for you but I really don't need to know that. The beginning of the movie started with him singing a song which had a chorus that stated "The poor man wants to be a rich man, the rich man wants to be a king but the man who can sing when he hasn't got a thing is the king of the whole wide world". Stay with me and you will understand that it doesn't matter what type of vocal chords you have this applies to you.
With all the awareness that is coming up about mental health and all the struggles that each individual is holding inside these lyrics speak loudly. Singing is not limited to a voice which is worthy of a top eight finish in American Idol rather an attitude which is willing and able to take life for what it's worth. We've all heard of 3M innovation but what people don't really think of is the real 3M that we truly do struggle with. The 3M I'm talking about is marriage,mortgage and money. There are a few blessed with a harmonious three but many wondering when life is going to go their way. The question I ask is are you still the king of the whole wide world?
Credit cards bills are due, rent is coming up faster than you would like and everyone around you seems to have it all together. The stress is playing on your mind, its like that CD player we use to own where we could put the same song on repeat. Are you stressing now thinking that life is collapsing or do you realize that its not nearly as bad as it seems? We live in a place where are attitude dictates how are lives will truly be. Regardless if you have been dealt a poor hand or have an addiction that's tough to beat there is a way for you make it through and survive. Trust me this is coming from an individual who had to shower and shave with candles providing light because there was no electricity as well as washing dishes with raindrops falling on my head because the roof had so many leaks; I had to drain up to 20 buckets on a rainy day.
The 3M we look at is such a struggling point for many. There is a need for companionship and businesses such as lava life and e-harmony have thrived. Those without a partners wish for one and those with one spend so much time arguing and regretting the fact they have one. It doesn't matter what side of the equation you are on, you must continue to sing. The standard that life has brought before us is that we must own some land. Is this what we want or are we following a standard that is set before us? It is said that money is the root of all evil but we definitely wish we had more of it. The difference between a rich man and a poor man is a lot closer than we are led to believe.
Have I ever felt like life hasn't given me a fair shake, no because I know that whatever situation comes my way I will be able to keep my head up and handle it. Just like the man who hasn't got a thing I'm able to sing and believe. The whole wide world consist of what you experience in your lifetime and you have a choice to give up and say I'm not good enough or say this is my life and I'm going to make it royal. There was a sign that I read the other day that said "A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove, the world may be different because I was important in the life of someone I cared about". We have a choice, embrace where you are at and make the most of it or keep complaining about why you don't have enough. My choice has been made simple and that is why I am the King of the whole wide world!
