Spotify – Carpe’s “Grateful” Playlist
YouTube – Carpe’s “Grateful” Playlist
Could keeping a thankful mindset year round – not just at Thanksgiving dinner – really help improve one’s outlook on life? Does being grateful really make it easier to stay positive no matter the situation? Perhaps if by simply listening to this playlist you end up in a better mood, the answer may be yes. This is a collection of songs that touch on being grateful for what you have and where you’re at – directly and indirectly.
More obvious tracks like Travis Tritt’s “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive” and James Taylor’s “How Sweet It Is” plainly state the singer’s thankfulness for what they have, the people in their lives, and simply for being alive. Other songs like “Talk Of The Town” sung by Jack Johnson show an appreciation for nature and the world around us; a slightly more indirect yet just as sincere way of being thankful. Then, my personal favorite insights into being thankful are displayed in tracks like “Be Alright” by Ariana Grande and “Where You’re At” by Allen Stone. One of the hardest times to keep a grateful mindset is when times are tough, so keeping hope that things will eventually get better is subsequently showing thankfulness for good things yet to come; which is one of the best and most difficult ways to be thankful. These songs show that it is possible to be grateful for what you will have in the future, while finding some solace in the present position you’re in, even if you currently have nothing.
I hope these songs help foster a positive, grateful outlook – no matter the season.
- Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles
- Sunshine – Tigerweather
- Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me – Keith Urban
- Where You’re At – Allen Stone
- How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – James Taylor
- Best Days – Eric Hutchinson
- I’m Good – The Mowgli’s
- Bad Dream – The Mowgli’s
- Be Alright – Ariana Grande
- Lovely Day – Bill Withers
- Talk Of The Town – Jack Johnson
- Quiet Your Mind – Zac Brown Band
- Flashlight – Hunter Hayes
- Alright – Darius Rucker
- It’s A Great Day To Be Alive – Travis Tritt
Happy Thanksgiving
Curated by Anna Waggoner