Falling Up

Gratefulness and humility are two qualities that elevate humankind. Combined, they cushion our falls in life. Because in a way, they help us "fall upwards", such that our hardships become catalyst for ever greater appreciation of blessings we once had, and ones we continue to have. When we let go of entitlement, we develop a sense of awe towards everything we get to experience, no matter the magnitude or level of familiarity.

Lee Brown (IG @fallingup79) writes some beautiful heartfelt reflections. He shared with me the following passage that he wrote while listening to a Calm Pill mix:

"I am humbled that I get to be here for a little while. That I get to experience taste, touch, sight, and sound. I’m in awe that I get to feel deeply. That I get to experience joy and sadness, love and loss. I’m amazed at being broken open and becoming whole again. What a gift to be on this great journey. What an honor to be the hands and feet of the universe. To reach into the unknown and find meaning — and ultimately myself."


Also, did you know that I have another podcast called Chill Pills. It features the same quality of mixing craftmanship but focuses on more genres of downtempo music spanning chillout, lofi chill hop and lounge.






Tracklist

00:00
Palancar ― The Rain is Full of Ghosts Tonight (Excerpt)

02:16
Applefish ― Call of the Sea

05:54
Synthy Lights ― Voices of the Sea

06:26
Spheruleus ― The Ocean Yawns

10:32
v e n n ― Buoy

12:36
Spirit Minds ― Beautiful Awakening

14:48
Kazuma Okabayashi ― Rising

18:12
Hilyard ― Somnolent

23:08
anthéne ― fallen mountains

25:24
anthéne ― The Sun Is Up, My Eyes Are Open

28:22
Francesco Siano ― Wavering Heart

30:43
The Monk by the Sea ― Asleep

34:24
Endless Melancholy ― A Neverending Descent (Excerpt)

35:28
Steve Roach ― Holding Light

42:08
Steve Roach & Vidna Obmana ― The Graceful Sky

52:40
Spacecraft ― Light Years

55:28
Kilometre Club ― Drifting Through