7 Life Lessons from the Grateful Dead

In life, there are many lessons one can learn and teach. Many of my life lessons were taught to me through the Grateful Dead, and I intend to express those life lessons to you through meaningful lyrics.

“Let the good times roll…”

This first lesson is self-explanatory. In life, there are ups and downs, and most of the time, you have no control over them. Let the cookie crumble, and enjoy every last minute of life you can. It takes one smile to overcome fifteen frowns.

“Nothin’ left to do but smile, smile, smile…”

As I said before, life has many ups and downs. When you encounter those downs, face it with a smile. If you have nothing else to do, smile. When you don’t feel like smiling, smile. One smile can make anyone’s day, and someone might need a smile to get through the day.

“You are the eyes of the world…"

No one can ever tell you that you are not worth anything. You are an amazing person and you embody all the world in you. If you believe that you are nothing, then you are just that. If you wake up in the morning and tell yourself that you matter, then you do. You need to be the best you can be.

“Don’t you let that deal go down…”

Perseverance is one of the most well-taught lessons in all of humanity, and the Dead really wanted people to succeed. They woke up each morning with the intention of playing music, and in that aspect, they succeeded. Make little goals for yourself, and when you complete those, you will feel an amazing sense of confidence and understanding.

“Never give your love unto a foolish heart..."

In life, there may be people who love you, and there may be people who don’t. If and when you fall in love, make sure it is with the right person. Never give your love to someone who will not give love in return. Love a person who speaks from the heart, and not from the mind. Love someone who makes you feel loved.

“A box of rain will ease the pain and love will see you through…”

This one quote says it all. Reach out your hand and there will almost always be someone to help. Friendship is one of the best qualities of life, because it encompasses all aspects of love, trust, and acceptance. If you feel like there is no one to rely on, be the one to offer assistance if needed. You may never know how or when, but that help is almost always required in some way.

“That path is for your steps alone…”

Like I said before, your life is your own. Never let anyone tell you that you cannot do something. Trying your best is all that counts. Someone’s standards are just that. Break the standard and set your own. There is no telling what you accomplish when you tell yourself that you CAN do something.

Well, I hope that these life lessons help you in your life, and I hope to teach and inspire more in the future. Thank you for reading!