www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz8VQ8C-_3E

Sometimes I curse the life I'm living, and I curse my poverty.

But then I remember the poem by Edwin Arlington Robinson and the song that goes with it by Simon and Garfunkel. I remember going over it in class in junior high school. I was reminded again of this after a friend today said "What you do for a living does not define who you are."

So true.

We are not our jobs or the money we make. We are not our 401k. We are not the things we buy or the place we live. (Now I feel like I am referencing Fight Club.) If anything it is vice versa. All of those things are an expression of who we are if we are lucky enough to have a choice. Frequently though they indicate misplaced focus on things that don't even matter that much to the people who have them. Having money, status, or power will not grant you everlasting happiness. (Having no money may make it more difficult to be happy, but that is a basic needs issue).

We must live happy moment to happy moment. That is the real currency we should all be focused on. Don't be Richard Cory, and don't think you want to be him either!

Song Recommendations

If you like this song, I also suggest:

• Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
• Fleet Foxes
• Joni Mitchell

I also suggest the music genre:

• Folk Rock

Click here for more info on Simon & Garfunkel – Sounds of Silence – "Richard Cory".

The MP3 may be purchased here…

Simon & Garfunkel - Sounds Of Silence

This is a beautiful and lesser known song by Simon & Garfunkel. The version in the video above was not the one I had in mind originally, but I like it too. The fan made video is impressive too, so I thought I'd share it. The original version off the album "Sounds of Silence" may be heard by clicking here.

I think we can (or should) all agree Simon & Garfunkel are just excellent song writers.

Click here for more info on Simon & Garfunkel – Sounds Of Silence – "Leaves That Are Green".

The MP3 (of the original) may be purchased here…

Simon & Garfunkel - Sounds Of Silence