Meditative Story What holds the world together, by SG Goodman
Nov 4, 2025
SG Goodman, a celebrated singer-songwriter from rural Kentucky, shares personal stories that highlight the importance of community and small acts of care. She recalls mowing her neighbor's lawn as a child and the life lessons learned from caring for Miss Betty, emphasizing how these simple gestures create lasting connections. SG explores her family's farming roots, reflecting on the reciprocal nature of community support. Music serves as both solace and inspiration in her life, transforming her experiences into heartfelt songwriting that underscores the beauty of everyday relationships.
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Learning Care By Mowing Lawns
- SG Goodman describes being given the job of mowing Miss Betty's lawn at age ten and learning the craft and care around it.
- The task became a token of her family's gratitude and a lesson in showing care through small, skilled acts.
Household Chores Became Family Duty
- SG Goodman recounts taking on groceries, cleaning, and household chores for Miss Betty from age twelve as a paid family duty.
- The work revealed Miss Betty's dependence and taught SG about responsibility and quiet intimacy across generations.
Piano Songs As A Soothing Ritual
- Miss Betty soothed by petting a dog and playing old country songs, which SG asked for repeatedly during visits.
- Those piano sessions and songs became shared rituals that shaped SG's taste and emotional life.