As Klee recovers, I’ve been sorting through some old files. Life is a series of moments strung together like beads on a necklace—some bright, some dark, but all part of the story we wear. Recently, we stumbled upon a forgotten treasure, a music video we had recorded back in 2010. It was for a song called The Happy Song, created during one of the most profound periods of our lives. The memories came rushing back as we watched it, every note and frame carrying us to a time when happiness wasn’t just a pursuit but an act of creative rebellion.
We had hit the road Back then and were staying in Key West, we were living a nomadic life, pouring our energy into music because it fit in our backpacks. Recording our first album, Let Me Sell You a Dream, was an act of faith in ourselves(and recording music in someone’s kitchen. My daughters had flown out to stay with us for a month, and every day felt like a canvas of endless possibility. But it wasn’t all sunshine and palm trees; there were deeper questions lurking beneath the surface, especially for Klee.
She was wrestling with a question that many of us face: Where does happiness come from? In a moment of frustration, she asked, “Why is it so hard to write a happy song?” And then, like magic, the song poured out of her—pure, honest, and transformative.
The Happy Song isn’t just a melody; it’s a message. It’s a reminder that happiness isn’t something you chase; it’s something you choose. It taught us that while life’s shadows give contrast and depth, they don’t define the whole picture. The present moment is where the light lives, and we have the power to revel in it.
Watch the video here and let us know where it hits you:
Watching that video reminded us of the simple truth embedded in the lyrics:
“If the sun is shining in December, why do we force ourselves to remember times that were darker and grey?”
We carry so much weight from the past, don’t we? Regrets, pain, and struggles often seem more “worthy” of our attention than joy. But joy is worthy too—worthy of being sung about, shared, and celebrated.
The act of finding this video, editing it on newer equipment, and sharing it again has been a gift. It reminded us to pause and recognize the love and light that surround us in the now. It’s easy to forget that happiness isn’t a destination—it’s a practice, an art, a moment-to-moment decision to focus on what’s good, what’s here, and what’s now.
If you’re reading this, take a moment to breathe deeply. Let go of the storms you expect and embrace the clear skies of today. Let the love of this moment pour out of you.
You don’t need a song to remind you of happiness, but if you do, let this be the one. Let it whisper to you:
“We belong in the light of today.”
Find your own version of The Happy Song in the every day. Maybe it’s in the smile of someone you love, the warmth of the sun on your skin, or the quiet triumph of overcoming a challenge. Wherever it is, sing it, share it, and live it.
Because happiness isn’t something you find—it’s something you create. And that, creative human, is the greatest art of all.
