10 pillars

(Intro)
[didgeridoo deep rhythm building fast]

[Whispered voice says] 

This old Mic of mine, 
got some magic in it that's for sure.
 It's got soul,
 but it can't rip back that curtain of mine.
If I can't hum a tune to my younger self. 
Then I'll do the next best thing and write this song For those youngsters out there that are looking for a better day, 
a better way, 
Better tomorrow 
(Echoing Tomorrow)
(Echoing Tomorrow)

[Harmonica starts the train rhythm] 

[Verse 1]
[didgeridoo pushes the beat]
10 little rules I've learned in my half a century

[Harmonica train rhythm] 

10 lessons hammered out on the anvil of time 


[Chorus]
Oh, I'm telling you of a better way
Heed this Stoic guide, night and day
Ten pillars, they lead the path out of the darkness to a brighter day, 

[Harmonica whispers Then growls]

[Verse 2]
Control what's yours, let go what's not
Focus on now, don't let the shadows plot
Act with intention, let your heart be true
Grow through the struggle, that's what I'm gonna do

[Cold harmonica solo]

[Verse 3]
Inner strength's the key, resilience too
Gratitude and kindness, that's what I'll pursue
Simple life, no waste, just what's needed
Seekin' wisdom, assumptions burned and bleached

[Harmonica whispers Then growls]

[Chorus]
Oh, I'm telling you of a better way
Heed this Stoic guide, night and day
Ten pillars, they lead the path out of the darkness to a brighter day, 

[Verse 4]
Impermanence, it's a fact of life
Cherish the moment, let love shine
Align your actions, let your values guide
Live with purpose, let your spirit thrive

[Harmonica whispers Then growls]

[Outro]
This old mic, it's tellin' you true,
10 pillars of Stoicism put simply for you

[Spoken word]
1. Control what's within your power, accept what's not
2. Focus on the present, don't dwell on past or future
3. Act with intention, purpose, and integrity
4. Embrace obstacles as opportunities for growth
5. Cultivate inner strength, resilience, and self-discipline
6. Practice gratitude, kindness, and compassion
7. Live simply, waste nothing, want little
8. Seek wisdom, question assumptions
9. Accept impermanence, cherish the moment
10. Align your actions with your values

didgeridoo as the pulsing percussive bed under worn, smoky older male vocals. Harmonica answers the vocals. Harmonica