Monday Mush -- Katy Perry Style

Here is something that I bet you will find surprising.  Today’s “mush” is going to be inspired by Katy Perry …yeah seriously.

I think often times this generation gets labeled as having no values, being overly selfish or having music that that doesn’t make sense.  However, there is some “Top 40” music that I thinks proves there is hope for even this generation.  There is music that truly could inspire, and that I will submit this as something we could even learn from ourselves. 

Here are the Lyrics to Katy Perry’s “Unconditional”

Oh no, did I get too close?
Oh, did I almost see what's really on the inside?
All your insecurities
All the dirty laundry
Never made me blink one time

Unconditional, unconditionally
I will love you unconditionally
There is no fear now
Let go and just be free
I will love you unconditionally

Come just as you are to me
Don't need apologies
Know that you are worthy
I'll take your bad days with your good
Walk through the storm I would
I do it all because I love you, I love you

Acceptance is the key to be
To be truly free
Will you do the same for me?

So, that speaks volumes to me.  Can we be that for each other?  Can we be vulnerable in a way that makes us stronger?  Can you share something with a team or friend that you know will love you know matter what. 

I hope that no matter what, you have people in your lives that you can lean on no matter what you are going through.  That no matter what you have done, they will help you get up and try to do it better the next time….friends that you don’t have to “fake it” with because they know the “real you” and still like you. 

I also hope that at school, we can be that for each other.  We may not ever know what people are dealing with, so I want us to always give people the benefit of the doubt.  But, I want us to look for more grace and acceptance in our co-workers and students.  Students need to be emotionally safe and know they are loved no matter what.  You guys do a great job of doing that, and I applaud you for it.  I want our school to be a place where students can “come as they are,” and that we love them and make their journey better for knowing us. 

I would dare say that my music taste is eclectic as it gets.  I think it keeps you well rounded to experience it all.  I know Eminem and Macklemore, Garth Brooks, Harry Connick and Buble, and Handel and Beethoven.  I wouldn’t change the radio on any of it.  I think there is poetry in music that no matter the artist, it can be learned from.  It is a story, thought, idea, or gift that someone is wanting to share.  I hope we can nurture that in our students too.  An avenue that they can share through.  It doesn’t have to music or poetry, but hopefully kids feel that we do care and want to listen to them.  That way they don’t have to only make “friends with the voices in their heads.”  (Free Jeans passes to the first 3 people that email me the artist(s) and name of the quoted (well paraphrased) song.

Happy Monday!