For those times when I have to remind myself to “Just Breathe,” I pull up this song from Pearl Jam’s ninth album. I’m not sure if it actually helps me breathe. In fact, it might just make me cry.
You might like the 2012 remake by Willie Nelson and his son Lukas.
But I’m loving this brand-new Miley Cyrus version. She’s set to release her seventh album on November 27, four days after her twenty-eighth birthday, and she is six months clean and sober. I’m finding her inspirational these days.
I would like to dedicate “Just Breathe” in loving memory of our Uncle Tony. December 24, 1950—October 9, 2020. We listened to some Pearl Jam together, and we had some really fun times. I think he might be listening right now.
“Yes, I understand that every life must end…Meet you on the other side.”
Faith + Gratitude = Peace + Hope 
I do like the Willie and Lucas version.
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Me, too. Thanks for visiting, Trev!
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If you let the song draw you in, it reminds you that it’s okay sometimes if just breathing is the only thing you can accomplish.
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I’m drawn in every time. It’s a good reminder, and I like your okay, too. Sometimes it’s one breath at a time.
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.ay you be comforted, and may he rest in peace with the Lord Jesus
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I believe he is. Thank you, Zama-Zoe.
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Good post Crystal. Condolences for your family. I think we all just need to breathe right now. Stay well. Allan
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The deep breaths are especially good (In through the nose. Out through the mouth). Thank you, Allan.
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Thank you, LA! ❤️
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Crystal, my condolences on the passing of Tony.
Thanks for sharing this powerful song with us.
🌼⚘🌷
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Thank you, Sally. It’s a song that means more to me as time passes.
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Sorry for your loss Crystal – music has such a great way of binding us with people doesn’t it?
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Thank you so much, Thought Badger. Absolutely.
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Hey there Crystal, The first and the last thing we ever do, breathe. So sorry about Tony. Peace and love. Jerry
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Hi Jerry, thank you so much. Peace and love to you.
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Always my favorite Pearl Jam song, I’m sorry for your loss.💕😢
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I have lots of Pearl Jam faves, but this one ranks high. Thank you, Tiffany.
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Ah, Crystal, you’re in my thoughts and you have my sympathy. The observation arises that this is a particularly cruel time for such a blow, but really, there never is good time for it to happen, of course.
Tony definitely has it right, though, in that he’ll see us there. Until then, music can’t undo the longing, naturally, but it will soften it and, in turn, will enhance our anticipation. Everything we loved here will be there, though without the restrictions our ridiculous world imposes. Our time here is spent building to that moment. Music is its overture.
Handel asked 300 years ago “What Passions cannot Music raise and quell?” Definitely applies today, and at such a time as this.
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Keith, you write the best sympathy notes. ❤️
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The videos aren’t available here. I like Just breathe by Jonny Diaz.
He looks gorgeous….
I’m sure he’s appreciating the dedication…
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Loss hurts… sending hugs and sunshine, and I hope and pray that you can feel T with you.
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I can. Thank you, Ellie! 💕
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I hate that the videos don’t show up there. Looked up the Jonny Diaz. Beautiful. I think Uncle Tony is appreciating all of it.
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Emotion-filled song! As Miley sings it, I can imagine these words being a reminder to her as well as others about our own life journeys . . . just breathe! One of my teaching colleagues from years ago had a sign near her desk . . . Keep Breathing!
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Sometimes we all need reminders. ❤️
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