I’ve always thought that the most beautiful form of artistic expression was the song, and there are some phenomenal examples throughout history. But one that has always stuck in my mind as having some of the most meaningful lyrics is one that Linda Creed wrote and which Michael Masser put music to, «The Greatest Love of All«. Personally I prefer the 1977 George Benson version, but if you like Whitney, go for hers…
Here are what I consider to be some of the most beautiful intentions included in those lyrics…
«I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride…»
Give the children a sense of pride… Show them the beauty they possess inside…
I don’t think that parents are really doing that in more, at least not in a grand scale. If children had a sense of pride they would not be joining gangs, committing petty crimes, bullying, smoking, vaping, doing drugs, engaging in hazardous and dangerous activities. A sense of pride prevents those ill had and self-destructive patterns of behaviour.
And what is the beauty they possess inside? Have parents forgotten the delight of children to let loose the reigns of their imaginations and play? Yes, because no one plays anymore. They play videogames and other online activities, alone, in their rooms. Through their imagination children learn, strengthen the synapses and develop abstract thinking, creativity, awareness and most importantly they learn to see the beauty that is inherent in each other and instinctively respect it. But if it is not nurtured, it is as if it had never been there.
The song goes on, it is a masterpiece for sure. I encourage you to listen and to let your heart feel, think and absorb the message. And yes, we do think with the heart. «Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be.2
It can be a smashing good way to start a new year, no?
I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be
Everybody searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
I never found anyone who fulfill my needs
A lonely place to be
And so I learned to depend on me
I decided long ago
Never to walk in anyone’s shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I’ll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can’t take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all
I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be
I decided long ago
Never to walk in anyone’s shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I’ll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can’t take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
Is the greatest love of all
And if, by chance, that special place
That you’ve been dreaming of
Leads you to a lonely place
Find your strength in love
JaZzArt en València 
Feliz salida y entrada de año, amigo. Mi abrazo fuerte y buenos deseos para 2024. Con mucho cariño.
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Muchas gracias Julie! Y muchas felicidades! Que el 2024 nos traiga muchas cosas buenas, y menos reggaetón! Un fuerte abrazo desde Valencia!
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❤
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🙏🏻🌺🙏🏻🌸🙏🏻🌹
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Beautiful 😍
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Thank you 🙏🏻 Satyam!
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Great inspiration to start the New Year with Francis. I totally agree. It begins at home with purpose and love of our children.
» If children had a sense of pride they would not be joining gangs, committing petty crimes, bullying, smoking, vaping, doing drugs, engaging in hazardous and dangerous activities. A sense of pride prevents those ill had and self-destructive patterns of behavior».
Happy New Year, my friend ❤️
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Happy New Year dear Cindy! Thank you 🙏🏻
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Thank so much Francis and thank you too❣️
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You’re very welcome Cindy! All the best!
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❤️❤️❤️
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thanks for sharing this great song
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So glad you liked it Beth! Thank you!
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May the coming year be your best one yet, filled with love and success
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Amen Aiva! May it be like that in 2024 and always!
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What a beautiful post, Francisco. Thank you.
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Thank you so much Susan! All the best and a lovely New Years Eve and all the best things, health, peace and many blessings for 2024!
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Lovely wish, Francisco. Happy New Year and enjoy your midnight grapes–eat safely but swiftly.
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Ate them all but the bells beat me to it! Happy New Year Pat!
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Part of the experience, I guess. I still remember the lines from my 7th grade Spanish. Cada uno de nosotros tenia sus cestita con doce uvas. Cuando el reloj golpes doce…
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Yes! A definite Spanish tradition!
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Happy New Year and best wishes for 2024!
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Thank you 🙏🏻 and all the best! Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year, Sir! To more artworks, more art exhibitions, more WordPress journeys! 🎉🥳🎊
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Yes! Wonderful wishes! Happy New Year! Hope all your dreams and wishes come true…
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I was singing this exact song this morning, and now reading this post. It’s a very nice coincidence (well I don’t believe in coincidence). It’s a great song with even better lyrics.
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No coincidence Cassa Bassa, it’s the matrix… Yes, a phenomenal song for sure! Glad you were singing it. It has some good thoughts to carry around in the head for a while. All the best.
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