I Can See Clearly Now

In 1972, Johnny Nash wrote and recorded “I Can See Clearly Now”. It reached #1 on Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for four weeks.

I know that is a looong time ago! So here are the lyrics to tweak your memory:

“I can see clearly now the rain is gone
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day

Oh, yes I can make it now the pain is gone
All of the bad feelings have disappeared
Here is that rainbow I've been praying for
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day...”

Great song!

There have been countless covers of the song done including the iconic cover by Jimmy Cliff.

According to a rare interview with Johnny Nash, he said that he composed these lyrics while he was lying in a hospital bed recovering from surgery. He said that the song is about 'seeing' a brighter future ahead.

I see the song as a powerful affirmation. It is about 'seeing' or envisioning what we want in our lives. When we use affirmations and visioning we are planting seeds for a brighter future in the fertile soil of our minds and hearts.

If you believe in the power of affirmations and visioning in directing the course of our lives then join me online each new moon to set our intentions for the month.

Each month I offer a New Moon Pilgrimage to welcome and celebrate the energies of the new moon.

A new moon represents the start of a new lunar cycle. People use the energy of a new moon to support a new project or direction in life. It is a time to reflect on our old goals and set new ones.

A pilgrimage is a journey or search for meaning and purpose. They often are taken when we feel a need for a new direction in our life.

The New Moon Pilgrimage is a 45 minute online guided visualization to reflect on what we want to welcome more of in our lives and what we may need to leave behind on our journey.

Next New Moon Pilgrimage: Thursday, September 17th, 2020 at 2PM PST.

Workshop Fee: $9

To register for the workshop go to www.afocusonhappiness/contact and complete the form ( Please include the name & date of the workshop under “How Can I Help”).