From the recording Thank You For This Day
TRACK NOTES — “THANK YOU FOR THIS DAY”
“Thank You for This Day” is a song about gratitude—and the power of choosing where we place our attention.
We live in a world that constantly gives us reasons to worry, argue and focus on what’s wrong. But I believe what we resist persists, and what we focus on expands.
This song is my reminder to slow down, notice what’s already good, and be grateful for the life happening right now—not someday.
I’m also inviting you to take my GRATITUDE CHALLENGE: immerse yourself in this song for a few days. Play it during your morning routine, on your commute, before or after a difficult day, or while doing everyday things around the house.
Thoughts set to music have a way of staying with us. Melody, emotion and repetition can carry a message long after the song ends. Over time, it can become part of our wiring.
Then simply notice what changes.
More peace? More joy? More contentment? More awareness of what’s already good?
That’s the experiment.
What we focus on expands. Let’s give gratitude more room to grow.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I woke up this morning and I’m thankful for that gift
Another day to love, another day to live
Even though the sun’s not shining, I finally understand
Things don’t always go my way, but there’s a bigger plan
[Chorus]
Thank you for my life, thank you for this day
Thank you for my heart and for showing me the way
I cherish every moment, and all that I can say
Is thank you for this life, thank you for this day
[Verse 2]
I’ve got family, food and friendship, and a shelter from the storm
I might move a little slower, but my heart is safe and warm
As the sands of time keep fallin’, my sight has become clear
I’m living life in moments, not in days or months or years
[Chorus]
Thank you for my life, thank you for this day
Thank you for my heart and for showing me the way
I cherish every moment, and all that I can say
Is thank you for this life, thank you for this day
[Bridge]
I used to race through time like it was unlimited
I didn’t see the forest while I was staring at the trees
But now I take my time and savor every bit of it
Now I treasure the blessings I was too blind to see
[Chorus]
Thank you for my life, thank you for this day
Thank you for my heart and for showing me the way
I cherish every moment, and all that I can say
Is thank you for this life, thank you for this day
[Final Chorus - Full Choir]
Thank you for my life, thank you for this day
Thank you for the wisdom that I’ve gathered on the way
I’m living every moment with a grateful heart today
Thank you for this life, thank you for this day