When I began with this list, I intended for the songs to be random and have no correlation between them. I thought about songs which have helped put a smile on my face during some of the roughest patches in my life. I studied the list and realized that almost all of the songs I chose to include on the list were introduced to me at one of my most favorite places on the planet . . . Camp Louise. You see, songs don't always make you happy because of what they are. Rather it is the impact they've had on your life which enable them to stick out and have such a profound impact in your life. Camp has been a constant in my life and has been one of the places I can truly call my second home. Though not all of these songs came into my life because of the good I learned at Camp Louise, each has touched my life in a very special way. I hope that this compilation of some of my favorite pick me up tunes can help you find happiness and peace through whatever you might be going through. Listen to the each song, absorb their individual lyrics, close your eyes, and breathe. Things might not be going great today, but having a bad day doesn't, and in my opinion, shouldn't equate to one believing their whole life is bad. There are good moments, beautiful opportunities and lessons to be learned through the hardship you encounter. When those moments of self doubt pop up and you're caught off guard, pause to look for the good. Trust me, it's always there. Whatever you're going through will pass and things will get better. So If you are having a difficult time finding or seeing the good, however, I hope these songs will help turn a bad day, week or month a little bit brighter and will enable you to look on the bright side of life.
1. "All Will Be Well" by Gabe Dixon
2. "Only If" by Enya
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