You got me up.

A beautiful little video. Since I was talking about 'getting up, getting out' yesterday, I will ask Jamie Lidell to lengthen the string of thought. He's right - cats know how to get a day started.

music to motivate

If you've ever  suffered from depression, you can attest to how much energy it takes. In fact, the hardest part of breaking out of a funk is getting off your a**. Literally.

Here are two songs that have been instrumental in getting me on my feet time and time again:

First, an oldie! Outkast, Git Up Git Out (featuring Goodie Mob). 

"you need to git up, git out, and git something

don't let the days of your life pass by.

you need to git up, git out, and git something

don't spend all your time trying to get high.

you need to git up, git out, and git something

how will you make it if you never even try?

you need to git up, git out, and git something

'cause you and I got to do for you and I."

I feel strongly reprimanded, yet strangely, positively motivated. 

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Next, a new favorite of mine. Musinah, Construction.

The quote at the beginning of the video reads, "Individual ideas, like breaths, are waiting to be drawn from unlimited supply." Now that's motivation for a freak!

 Muhsinah does not reprimand, she sets the bar. She is comfort, encouragement and inspiration to get out there and get er done.

I hope this helps the next time y'all need help getting up...