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This is your mantra for gratitude to help your mental health. I want this song to get into your heart and mind so you wake up with that little bit of better feeling, whether you experience mental health issues or just want to further improve your mood. Go ahead; click Play!

Also, this is my first time adding drums to my multi-instrumentalist skill. I was encouraged by seeing Wolfgang Van Halen (Mammoth WVH) go about his business of playing all the instruments. And my drummer left his kit here from our rehearsals before the pandemic put our in-person practices out of commission.

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Verse 1:
I’m grateful that I woke up this morning
At least that’s what that TED talk said I’m supposed to say
Still I’m sorry for myself and my brain’s all full of warnings
I’ll try this attitude of gratitude on some other day

But then, what if that day could come around this morning
What could it hurt to thank a loved one or two?
It might bring a little good to take stock of my blessings
OK, let’s see what this gratitude thing can do

Pre-chorus:
I can feel my mood get a little bit lighter
As my outlook grows just a little brighter

Chorus:
I’m not afraid today to show what I’m made of
I’m grateful for my love, my child and my pets
I’m thankful for the support I have
And the strength I’ve found within
Because I’m grateful
Sadness isn’t all there is

Verse 2:
Depression can’t have the upper hand this morning
‘Cause I’ve got a new move that villain has never seen
When you see what it can do, you won’t call it corny or boring
See, I’m getting in touch with the grateful part of me

I’m gonna do it again tomorrow morning
‘Cause feeling better is feeling pretty sweet
I’m letting go of the rope - Depression, here’s your warning
I ain’t fighting today and that don’t feel like defeat

Pre-chorus:
I can feel my mood get a little bit lighter
As my outlook grows just a little brighter

Chorus:
I’m not afraid today to show what I’m made of
I’m grateful for my love, my child and my pets
I’m thankful for the support I have
And the strength I’ve got within
Because I’m grateful
Sadness isn’t all there is

credits

from Salt and Sand: Rock Songs to Heal the Mind, released February 4, 2022
Lyrics by Jason and Amy Didner; Music by Jason Didner
Produced by Jason and Amy Didner
Jason Didner on vocals, guitar, keyboard, bass, drums & percussion

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Jason Didner Montclair, New Jersey

Jason's body of work as a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist has grown diverse, representing his nature and lived experience. He's brought his sense of humor to bear in many of his signature tracks over the past 25+ years.

He's also turned to song to support the mental health of his listeners, his family and himself. They're mantras for waking up grateful and optimistic.
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