As New Year’s resolutions go, “be humble” and “be kind” go a long way.
Written by Lori McKenna (! no relation to our McKenna (Peak) as far as I know) and sung by Tim McGraw, “Humble and Kind” is a deservedly award-winning 2016 country song.
You know there’s a light that glows by the front door
Don’t forget the key’s under the mat
When childhood stars shine
Always stay humble and kind
Go to church ’cause your mamma says to
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won’t be wasted time
Always stay humble and kind
Hold the door, say “please”, say “thank you”
Don’t steal, don’t cheat, and don’t lie
I know you got mountains to climb
But always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you’re dreamin’ come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind
Don’t expect a free ride from no one
Don’t hold a grudge or a chip and here’s why
Bitterness keeps you from flyin’
Always stay humble and kind
Know the difference between sleeping with someone
And sleeping with someone you love
“I love you” ain’t no pick-up line
So always stay humble and kind
Hold the door, say “please”, say “thank you”
Don’t steal, don’t cheat, and don’t lie
I know you got mountains to climb
But always stay humble and kind
When those dreams you’re dreamin’ come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind
When it’s hot, eat a root beer popsicle
Shut off the AC and roll the windows down
Let that summer sun shine
Always stay humble and kind
Don’t take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you’re going don’t forget turn back around
And help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind
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It’s one of my most favorite songs ever.
Being kind never goes out of style. Kindness costs nothing to give and means everything to receive – and the return on investment is infinite!
What a great and grand resolution … every year. 🙂
Happy New Year, everyone!
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
Happy New Year
Love the pix.
Hope the catchment get full of water!
Hope your hikes find the horses in good shape.
More good wishes for the new year! 🙂 Hiking after the horses – almost always in good shape – helps keep ME in good shape! 😉
You my friend are a fine way to start the new year! Beautiful words and photography!
Always start a thing with gratitude, I think. … It can only get better from there. 🙂 Happy New Year to you and Brent!
TJ. You rocked 2023 in with this blog.
Bless you.
Happy new year.
Thanks so much, Barb. 🙂 All the best to you and Jicarilla Mustang Heritage Alliance in 2023! You’ve done amazing things for those mustangs, and I look forward to your success stories in 2023!
One of my favorite songs too, TJ. Love the words and they are perfect for kicking off 2023! Happy New Year!
That song can’t help but uplift you into a grand mood! Happy New Year!
How very true! I wish everyone would live life this way! Happy New Year!
What a beautiful world it would be, eh? 🙂 Happy New Year, Karen!
Thank you TJ. Great photo and a great song! You made my day. Happy New Year.
Thank you, Chuck – so glad the first day of the new year started so happily for you! 🙂 Happy New Year!
I’ve never heard this song. I love it. Happy New Year TJ.
It’s a wonderful song. I always sing along … and wish it would last longer. 🙂 Happy New Year, Valerie!
Beautiful words to live by! Happy New Year!
I think so, too. 🙂 Happy New Year, Nadja!
Love that song! It was the ‘class graduation theme song’ for my youngest son’s, class of ‘next generation of human-beings’ to think about/follow! Happy New Year Western Colorado TJ from TJ in Eastern Plains Colorado!
Oh, that’s very cool and so appropriate for a graduation! Happy New Year, TamrahJo! 🙂
This is lovely! Humble and kind are always good. 2022 was not my favorite year, but I managed humility and kindness and I intend to continue in that direction, hoping for better things, but we never know. This photo wants to be a painting, too…
I hope 2023 goes in a good/better direction for you – with more moisture, too! 🙂
Thank you! ☺️
Beautiful photography and good words to remember always tj…thank you… tamra
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I recently saw a pic of a grey stallion called Running Bear on Instagram, and it brought back such great memories of our pinto Running Bear boy. 🙂 Hope you’re well, Tamra, and happy New Year!
Wow…. Thank you for remembering… was so pleased you could give bear what he wanted and needed all along…blessings
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I hope I *never* forget. Bear was one of a kind, such a beautiful, proud, gentle, amazing soul, and I’m so glad we were able to give him the last, best years of his life. 🙂 Happy New Year to you!