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A Morning Message Of Hope From A Song Thrush

by Tony Brady

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You may have come across the lines “morning has broken like the first morning, blackbird has spoken like the first bird.” It must be that we have learned to sing by listening to the birds. Surely they were singing and bringing joy to the world long before we came on the scene. Birds have given us the gift of music, which has produced songs of love, imagination, hope, resilience, and possibility. Background Music: Good Morning Nature by Narek Mirzaei of Music of Wisdom. Image by WildMediaSK on Envato

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Transcript

Dear friends,

As I lay in bed this morning,

I drifted into one of those half-dream states.

You know the feeling,

That amazing space where ideas come knocking on the door.

I imagined myself listening to a song thrush calling out its song of welcome to the new day.

Now it was early morning before dawn here in Dublin.

Not the time or the weather for a wise song thrush to be up and about.

But I imagined him perched on the tree outside our window.

Encouraged by a break in the incessant rain which has settled here in the last few days.

And has people asking when will the monsoon end?

A song thrush singing of new beginnings.

I am sure you will have come across the lines.

Morning has broken,

Like the first morning.

Blackboard has spoken,

Like the first board.

It must be that we have learned to sing by listening to the boards.

Surely they were singing and bringing joy to the world long before we came on the scene.

Boards have given us the gift of music.

And music has produced songs of love,

Imagination,

Hope,

Resilience and possibility.

You are my sunshine.

You'll never walk alone.

Bridge over troubled water.

I believe.

Where have all the flowers gone?

This little light of mine.

Imagine.

We shall overcome.

You will remember as well,

The lines,

The boards they sang at the break of day.

In that Leonard Cohen song,

We are urged not to dwell on what has passed away.

Start again is the message as each new day dawns.

The song is a reminder that we can each start again.

Each one of us has the capacity to recreate ourselves and begin anew.

This is a message of possibility,

Not only for each of us as individuals,

But for organisations,

Small and large.

It's a message for political systems and for countries themselves.

The morning message to begin again is not only an important urging.

Start again is a consequence of the inevitability of change.

It's a reminder to us to be humble in the good times and to hold on to hope in darker times.

Everything changes.

This too shall pass.

Start again is a reminder that each of us holds a key to the door of a better world to come.

May it be so.

May it be soon.

Namaste.

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Tony BradyDublin

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Recent Reviews

Adri

February 10, 2026

Thank you dearly for reminding me to welcome and cherish each and every new morning, feed our feathery friends and enjoy their beautiful singing. May the clouds of rain gradually open up, and allow the sunshine in. Not only in Dublin, but everywhere in our precious world. Warm greetings. Namaste 🤓🙏🏻

Michelle

February 8, 2026

May it be so. May it be soon. Amen, my friend. 🙏🏼

Wendy

February 8, 2026

Just what I needed today 💜 thank you for your good perspective and for the positivity you bring to our word ♥️

Joy

February 8, 2026

🙏💕love the positive thoughts ‘be it so, be it soon’🌷🌻

Barb

February 8, 2026

This was really beautiful and powerful Tony! Thank you. You are always such a joy, and uplifting. You start my day so positive and happy. Hopefully your rain starts to slow down soon. 🙏🏻💕

Mary

February 8, 2026

Oh thank you that’s a perfect reminder for me that there is hope in this world 🙏 and each day is a new beginning 💕

Deanna

February 8, 2026

Beautifully inspiring. I love walking up early for this very reason, to hear the welcoming song of a new day from the birds. Even after a rough night sleep, hearing the morning birds puts a smile on my face… the promise of a new day. Thank you Tony. Blessings to you. 🙏🏻💜

Geoff

February 8, 2026

Thank you for another beautiful meditation. Namaste

Sandy

February 8, 2026

I really love this meditation what a great way to start a day.

Lee

February 8, 2026

Beautiful. I appreciate your message especially in these challenging times. Feeding and watching the birds is one of my daily delights! I wonder if you’ve followed the monks walk for Peace? They are in VA now. May we all make each step, one of Peace. Many thank as always Tony and many blessings 🕊️🙏

Pat

February 8, 2026

Each of us holds a key to the door of a better world to come ! Thank you Tony for those words !

sue

February 8, 2026

What a wonderful message of Hope and a reminder “That this too will pass.”

Margie

February 8, 2026

So sweet. I enjoyed anticipating where you would take the theme throughout. Lots of smiling and happy feelings. A sweet reminder at the start of my day. Much appreciation. 🙏

Sylvie

February 8, 2026

It’s always si special to meditate with you 🌈 Thank you Tony 🙏

Robin

February 8, 2026

Thanks for bringing something nice into my frigid morning here in the Northeast of the US

Tonia

February 8, 2026

Oh my goodness. That was so beautiful and so good for my heart and soul. It has been a challenging time and this was so comforting and inspiring! Thank you!

Lizzie

February 8, 2026

A gentle and beautiful message to uplift the soul. Thank you, as always. 🙏 Will bookmark and listen on those rainy mornings! We've got a mistle thrush singing it's heart out in the little parkland opposite at the moment. Such joy. Reminds me also of the amazing poem "The Darkling Thrush" by Thomas Hardy... I think you'd love it too. ☺️👌 Sending love and gratitude to you and yours. 💛 xx

Tanusree

February 8, 2026

How beautiful and comforting Tony! What a wonderful way to be reminded of those messages of hope in those immortal songs. Whenever I listen to a bird singing I always have the feeling that they have something to say! The cello brought in so much warmth and beauty. Thank you for this heartwarming offering Tony ❤️🙏

Bella

February 8, 2026

Wonderful listen!! My favorite reminder is that we can always start over each new day. You really don’t have to be the same sad or angry person or whatever, cause each day is truly a new day! Thanks Tony! I always enjoy hearing your voice of wisdom 🙏🏽 ☸️☸️🪯🪯

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