“Let your soul shine, it’s better than sunshine, it’s better than moonshine, damn sure better than rain; Lord now people don’t mind, we all get this way sometimes, gotta let your soul shine, shine till the break of day.”

Allman Brothers Band - “Soulshine” from the album “Where It All Begins”

This is a quick bonus post, because this song is just too gorgeous not to share, and I just heard it this afternoon. On my last long run before the Marathon in two weeks, I hit shuffle on my iPod, and attacked Central Park, the cause I’m raising money for this year. Surrounded by NYC’s backyard, this incomparably gorgeous landscape, this haven of mine, this song popped on. The version I have is a cover by Phil Lesh and Friends from 10 years ago, and is so beautifully done - drawn out and melodic and soulful, over 9 minutes of mellow joy and beauty. I don’t feel the need to offer a message or meaning - this chorus is one that speaks for itself, quite loudly. Dig the song up, and relax, and let it flow over you. And let your soul shine….