The High Priestess of Soul

As odd as it may sound, it was my yoga class tonight that reminded me how much I love Nina Simone. Her music is as interesting as her story...covering all genres and ranging from the lows to the highs in both tone and emotion. She defined musical expression of emotion and is truly deserving of the title High Priestess of Soul. She was also a diagnosed schizophrenic with multiple personality and bipolar disorder which makes her contributions and accomplishments that much more astonishing.
I am again amazed at how what you need in life is delivered in one way or another at the time you need it. Feeling Good is the song that was played in my class tonight...Itunes it!

Feeling Good
Birds flying high you know how I feel
Sun in the sky you know how I feel
Breeze driftin' on by you know how I feel

It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good

Fish in the sea you know how I feel
River running free you know how I feel
Blossom on the tree you know how I feel

It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good

Dragonfly out in the sun you know what I mean, don't you know
Butterflies all havin' fun you know what I mean
Sleep in peace when day is done
That's what I mean
And this old world is a new world
And a bold world
For me

Stars when you shine you know how I feel
Scent of the pine you know how I feel
Oh freedom is mine
And I know how I feel

It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good

I'm feeling good

Things I Like...singer, song writer, activist, pianist....Nina Simone