Groovy People

Groovy people
I like to be around
Groovy, groovy people
I don't like nobody
That's got an ego
I don't like to sit around
And hold a conversation
With somebody who don't know
Where he wants to go
Give me the simple life
Full of fun and joy
Can't you see
I'm just a big ol' country boy
I like groovy people
I'm talking 'bout
Groovy, down home people
I don't like nobody
That's got an attitude
Walkin' 'round with
Their nose in the air
Them kind of people
I just can't use
I like to be relaxed
With my mind at ease
The best things in life
Is all I want for me
So give me some
Groovy people
I said groovy, groovy people
Talkin' 'bout groovy, groovy
Groovy, groovy people
Now baby, oh darlin'
We don't have to put up
With them jive-time folks no more
Let's pretend that
We're not at a-home
When they come knockin'
Knockin' on our door
I don't like nosy people
Get in my business and things
I done been through all of that, baby
And I know the bad feelings
That it brings
Give me the simple life
Full of fun and joy
Can't you see
I'm just a big ol' country boy
I'm talking about the people
(Groovy, groovy people)
That I can hold a conversation with
(Groovy people)
I'm talking about a people
(Groovy, groovy people)
That ain't goin' on no ego trip
(Groovy people)
I'm talkin' about people
(Groovy, groovy people)
That know how
To love one another
(Groovy people)
I'm talking 'bout people
(Groovy, groovy people)
That know how
To love their brothers
(Groovy people)
Talkin' about people
(Groovy, groovy people)
Who know how to get together
(Groovy people)
I'm talkin' about people
(Groovy, groovy people)
Who know how to brave(Groovy people)
(Kenny Gambol & Leon Huff)





Listening to Lou Rawls' honey tones sing this on my way home yesterday from visiting a friend who is one of life's 'Groovy People' reminded me of Maslows theory of Self-Actualiation. My 'Groovy' friend is someone who knows how to hold a conversation, is seldom mean or petty or inconsiderate of others, who appreciates the simple things in life, enjoys calm, peace, quiet and relaxation and as for braving stormy weather, well she makes it look like a walk in the park. So how many 'Groovy People' do you know?

Many of us spend a large part of our life with work colleagues and they can be a pretty mixed bunch. Some are hard work, people you would never chose to spend time with. Some are 'nice'. Pleasant enough to share a cup of coffee with and a few pleasantries. Others are special. They show a level of self-acualiszation and they are the 'Groovy' ones, the ones you look forward to spending time with each day, they are the ones that make you laugh, care and think.

They say you can choose your friends but not your family. So what do you 'do' with family members who are not 'Groovy'? I can't be the only one with a family with decidedly 'ungroovy' members. The family members you put off phoning, visiting them is a chore. You sigh with resignation when they catch you on the phone as you are half way out the door and you sigh with relief when you have escaped their company. But they are family so you put up with the egos, the judgements, the craziness. Luckily kids, I'm not talking about you....you are among the grooviest people I know!

So 'Groovy' friends are the ones you cultivate and cherish and spend as much time as you can with. They are the ones you can share your hopes and dreams with. They are the ones that make you forget your ego, your hangups and with who you can shed your mask. They don't judge, but offer insight and advice. They don't make demands but you leave them feeling they could ask for your soul and you would gladly give it. Someone you can embrace your shared history with and look forward to a shared future, no matter how brief.

Love your Groovy People and aspire to being one.