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What a Wonderful World
When the news makes the world feel ugly, go back to the basics: sky, trees, people saying hello. ☁️🌳 #WhatAWonderfulWorld
Who it's for
The song is essentially a guided noticing exercise: it slowly names everyday sights and invites the listener to see them freshly, the same move used in savouring and gratitude practices.
Feelings it meets
What it is
"What a Wonderful World" was written by Bob Thiele (credited as George Douglas) and George David Weiss and recorded by Louis Armstrong in August 1967, with Thiele producing. The writers created it against the backdrop of mid-1960s turmoil, including the Kennedy assassination, the Vietnam War and racial strife, and Weiss said he was inspired by Armstrong's ability to bring people together. The song reached No.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available).
Before you start
Age: All ages
I am certain of nothing but of the holiness of the Heart's affections, and the truth of Imagination.John Keats, Letter to Benjamin Bailey
