--- title: Wishing You a Season of Calm description: Join Lighthouse in creating a community playlist that uplifts and inspires. Each song submitted supports mental health initiatives in the legal profession. image: https://info.lighthouseglobal.com/hubfs/Lighthouse-Holiday-icon_Spotify.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://info.lighthouseglobal.com/happy-holidays-from-lighthouse-2025#main-content) [![Session logo](https://info.lighthouseglobal.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LightHouse-2023/images/lighthouse-logo.svg "Session logo")](https://www.lighthouseglobal.com) - [Submit Your Song](https://info.lighthouseglobal.com/happy-holidays-from-lighthouse-2025#form) - [Listen In](https://info.lighthouseglobal.com/happy-holidays-from-lighthouse-2025#playlist) - [Community Submissions](https://info.lighthouseglobal.com/happy-holidays-from-lighthouse-2025#community) - [Who We're Supporting](https://info.lighthouseglobal.com/happy-holidays-from-lighthouse-2025#charity) ![2025-HolidayCampaign\_assets-finding-balance](https://info.lighthouseglobal.com/hubfs/Events%20-%202025%20-%20Holiday%20Campaign/2025-HolidayCampaign_assets-finding-balance.png "2025-HolidayCampaign_assets-finding-balance") ## Music for the Moments that Matter In our fast-paced world—and especially during the holidays—it’s easy to lose sight of what keeps us grounded. At Lighthouse, we know the importance of finding balance and connection, both in our work and personal lives. This holiday season, we’re inviting our community to: ### Share the songs that lift you up or help you find balance—the ones that remind us what truly matters. Together, we’ll create the [Lighthouse Collective Playlist](https://info.lighthouseglobal.com/happy-holidays-from-lighthouse-2025#playlist), a community-created mix of inspiring, grounding, feel-good songs. For every song submitted, Lighthouse will donate $100 to the [Institute for Well-Being in Law](https://info.lighthouseglobal.com/happy-holidays-from-lighthouse-2025#charity), a nonprofit transforming the legal profession's approach to mental health through advocacy, research, education, and resource support. Let’s make this season one of connection and care, one song at a time.   ## The Lighthouse Collective: Songs That Lift Us Listen to the collaborative, community-created playlist below or on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rYjulaFhezTQKtDG8Tghc?si=bBT1xf9QTryu_owf9H2DLQ).   ## Stories Behind the Songs: Submissions From Our Community ### Timora Hilliard #### *Lenovo* *It's a feel good song and reminds me to be thankful for the friends in my life.* *Thank You For Being a Friend* Andrew Gold ### Rob Lowell #### *Jaguar Land Rover* *Lifts me up and spurs me on when the going is tough.* *Eye of the Tiger* Survivor ### Dennis Velez #### *Freshfields* *I don't think things will ever be fergalicious again so we must celebrate however we can.* *Fergalicious* Fergie ### Julie Kaplan #### *NextEra* *The words and beat are uplifting and helps reset any bad mood.* *Heaven is Here* MC Yogi ### Melinda Ochoa #### *Oakland City Attorney's Office* *I listen to this song daily, Alexa will play it at exactly 4:40pm as an alert for me that my work day is close to the end. This song is a reminder that there is so much more than the busyness of life, such as, work, financial stress, and trying to keep up in general. It's a reminder to me what life is really all about. Shalom.* *Gratitude* Brandon Lake ### Kellie Kemp #### *Uber* *Leave a Trace* CHVRCHES ### Anonymous *Sam Cooke and the Soul Stirrers kept me sane through law school and long days of doc review as a junior. I still put them on when I’m feeling spiritually depleted. This song is one of my favorites.* *Hem of His Garment* Sam Cooke and the Soul Stirrers ### C'Vita Dancy #### *Smurfit Westrock* *The song speaks of unity, love and joy.* *Someday at Christmas* Stevie Wonder ### Martha Crosby-Busch #### *NextEra* *The upbeat, optimistic energy brings a feel-good vibe that helps me refocus*. *Walking On a Dream* Empire of the Sun ### Mike Wilson #### *Bowman and Brooke* *The beat and vibe with this song is one I can listen and get myself motivated, feeling good and is even easy to dance to. It is soft enough to just listen to, and strong enough to be on a workout mix.* *Dance Monkey* Tones and I ### Kayann Fitzgerald #### *Davis Wright Tremaine* *Authentic and real. Grounding on what our memories are made of - not what social media or devices display.* *Camera* Ed Sheeran ### Dennis Kiker #### *DLA Piper* *This song helps us reflect on the fact that we can relive our memories of those that have passed, and that by doing so, they remain alive to us.* *Dance in the Graveyards* Delta Rae ### Kia Koch #### *SutterHealth* *This song is so up-beat, sweet and fun that I can't help but smile when I hear it.* *Lovely Day* Bill Withers ### Anonymous *This song gets me out of my stuck inner voice and gets me moving.* *Stir It Up* Bob Marley ### Dennis Grogan #### *Sompo* *I love the connection between nature and the spiritual.* *Cardinal* Kasey Musgraves ### Anonymous *Important given the human hunting of hundreds of thousands of hardworking immigrant families, who when captured are torn apart from their kids and shipped off to countries they hardly know.  All because they don't have the right papers, but more so because of the color of their skin.* *This Land is Your Land* Woody Guthrie ### Anonymous *It's ok to say something when the ship is on fire.* ### *.Sinking Boat* Infinity Song ### Joseph Dipiazza #### *Burr & Forman* *The video randomly appeared in my social media feed one day. I had never heard of the band before, but I love the message about heading down/facing and overcoming adversity in life.* *Use It As Fuel* Tommy Spase and The Alchemists ### Cindy Arvanites #### *iFIT* *My mom was a huge John Williams fan and would listen to this on repeat during the holidays.  When I was in middle school band, we learned this version of the song and played it at a concert.  I still remember looking over at my mom as she was beaming with joy and I was so proud. So, this song fills my heart thinking of good times with my mom so long ago...and I still "air play" my clarinet when it comes on!* *Sleigh Ride* John Williams ### Ryan Van Meter #### *Imerys* *All good starts begin with optimism, and this old song starts from a bright sunrise and builds to a shouting, rolling celebration.  I dare anyone to finish this song without a spring in his/her step.* *Feelin' Good* Robinella and the CC Stringband ### Alaina Raetz #### *Phoenix Childrens Hospital* *You Say* Lauren Daigle ### Gerard Quinn #### *Arnold & Porter* *Lift You Up* LÉON ### Jeffrey Salling #### *Moderna* *Grinding All My Life* Nipsey Hussle ### Jason Scott #### *Novo Nordisk* *True Colors* Cyndi Lauper ### Angela Lam #### *Faegre Drinker* *Let the stress go.* *Let It Go* Idina Menzel ### Chandra Davis #### *Smurfit Westrock* *This Christmas* Donny Hathaway ### Stacie Hauza #### *Baker Botts* *Last Christmas* Wham! ### Anonymous *A weird song that runs against the traditional holiday song pattern. Starts melancholic and then erupts into a energetic celebration but never loses its edge and realism. Harsh and harrowing, it's a beautiful celebration that promises hope even in the depths of despair.* *Fairytale of New York* The Pogues ### AJ Dobson #### *Willkie* *Don't Stop Believin is a song that brings me back to my youth and hanging out with friends. Good times.* *Don't Stop Believin'* Journey ### Rajesh D'costa #### *Vanguard* *Sad but uplifting to me. Hopefully it will mean the same to someone looking for a bit of lift in their life.* *Hallelujah* Leonard Cohen ### Leslie Kramer #### *Quest Diagnostics* *It's about knowing your friends will support you anytime you need and that is perfection.* *Manthem* The Bouncing Souls ### Ardian Triantoro #### *McDermott Will & Schulte* *A pick up song when you're down. It's quite upbeat too!* *You Gotta Be* Des'ree ### Monette Smith #### *Alston & Bird* *It Is Well With My Soul* Tori Kelly ### Stephanie Falcone #### *Ballard Spahr* *Silent Night* Frank Sinatra ### Audrey Dulmage #### *DLA Piper* *Rainbow* Kasey Musgrave ### Mike Savoca #### *CBRE* *Everyday* Dave Matthews Band ### Angie Von Pageler #### *Computershare* *The Elf soundtrack is a family favorite, and this song always signals the start of the holiday season for us.* *What Christmas Means to Me* Stevie Wonder ### Greg Scott #### *Markowitz Herbold* *It brings perspective to life and what's important to give your energy to.* *Just Breathe* Pearl Jam ### Ian Schuler #### *Crowell & Moring* *Last Christmas* Wham! ### Anonymous *The only song that makes my baby stop crying every time.* *The Happy Song* Imogen Heap ### Celeste Leon #### *Langley & Banack* *The Secret Letter* Brian Crain ### Heather Feenan #### *Ballard Spahr* *Change Your Mind* Sister Hazel ### Sabrina Wong #### *Covington* *Soda Pop* Saja Boys ### Kristella Garcia #### *McDermott Will & Schulte* *Lovely Day* Bill Withers ### Anonymous *This was the song that got me through law school - every exam, every presentation, everything. To this day, I listen to it before I walk into court.* *Fight Song* Rachel Platten ### Anonymous *It is about picking yourself up no matter what...and the beat builds in a big and happy way. It is also a great workout song.* *Carry On* fun ### Stacy Ybarra #### *Lighthouse* *This song is a reminder to keep faith, even when the world feels heavy. Its message of resilience and hope feels especially meaningful this year. It's a reminder that optimism isn’t naïve, it’s powerful.* *Optimistic* August Greene ### Anonymous *This song has the right rhythm.* *Wagon Wheel* Darius Rucker ### Sarah Barsky #### *Lighthouse* *A go-to song for me when life feels hard or when I want to listen to something loud in the car with a really nice buildup of music and feeling. I just love this song and I love this band.*  *Dusty Trails* Lucius ### Eric Lipman #### *Uber* *A reminder that love can survive and show through anything.* *John Deere Green* Joe Diffie ### Kyle Neitzel #### *Bowman and Brooke* *Dayvan Cowboy* Boards of Canada ### Bill Mariano #### *Lighthouse* *I blast this song before every big meeting!* *Lose Yourself* Eminem ### Abbye Needham #### *Lighthouse* *2025 was a tough year personally and I survived 6 months of grueling chemo and surgery.  Still not finished with this journey but I am definitely a Survivor.* *Survivor* Destiny's Child ### Casey Van Veen #### *Lighthouse* *Drums and a fantastic guitar riff make this song a bad-day changer and a good-day maker.* *Seven Nation Army* The White Stripes ### Anonymous *It is about perseverance and overcoming challenges.* *Eye of the Tiger* Survivor ### Anonymous *Always fun and exciting.* *Sweet Caroline* Neil Diamond ### Paula Astl #### *Moderna* *This song helps keep things in perspective.*   *Get Along* Kenny Chesney ### David Robinson #### *Macquarie* *Cinderella's Dead* EMELINE ### Simon Tanzman #### *Lighthouse* *Probably my favorite song of all time, it's a song about growth, the universe, never settling, always expanding. Spiral out, keep going.* *Lateralus* Tool ### Sarah Scott #### *Lighthouse* *Because when bad news comes, don't you worry even when it lands, good news will work its way to all them plans!* *Shelter* The Foreign Exchange ### Andrea Weinberg #### *Lighthouse* *There are so many beautiful lines that embrace what family really means (as opposed to "picture perfect").* *May I Have This Dance* Francis and the Lights feat. Chance the Rapper ### Julie Heller #### *Lighthouse* *This is a holiday classic recorded by so many artists since the original (Judy Garland, from Meet Me in St. Louis). I love this version, from a rising contemporary jazz singer (Grammy winner). It's wistful and full of hope.* *Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas* Samara Joy ### Rich Griffith #### *Lighthouse* *This is a song about gratitude and love. It helped me remain focused on searching for the light and enjoying moments together, even during dark times when the health of those you love is uncertain.* *Thank You* Led Zeppelin ### Tito Adeyemi #### *Lighthouse* *It's a gritty love story that reminds us not all of us was always on top and that we "can see a better time when all our dreams come true".* *Laye Mi* BNXN ### Sheila Mackay #### *Lighthouse* *No matter what life throws at you, keep fighting.* *Fight Song* Rachel Platten ### Dan Panitz #### *Lighthouse* *Possibly one of the most beautiful and inspiring covers of this song I've ever heard (many years as a music atty).* *Stand By Me* Stephen Wilson Jr (Live at the Print Shop) ### Lon Troyer #### *Lighthouse* *Our holiday season always starts with decorating the tree to Aimee Mann’s Christmas album, and my husband’s favorite song is this Seussian classic.* *You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch* Aimee Mann ### Paige Hunt #### *Lighthouse* *Humble and Kind* Tim McGraw ### Bridging eDiscovery and Minorities #### *Lighthouse ERG* *This song captures the resilience, hope, and collective empowerment at the core of our community. It reminds us that progress is both personal and shared, and that belonging is built when people feel seen, supported, and encouraged to keep moving forward.* *A Change is Gonna Come* Sam Cooke ### Military and Allies Standing Together #### *Lighthouse ERG* *These heartfelt, nostalgic lyrics remind us to pause and appreciate the connections that ground us during the holidays. Its message of love and resilience reflects Lighthouse's mission of balance and well-being, making it an uplifting choice for the community playlist.* *Letters From Home* John Michael Montgomery ### Pride at Lighthouse #### *Lighthouse ERG* *The title says it all that home is where the heart is for everyone, it is a song about love and teaching of inclusivity. Back story: this song came out in 1995 during the peak of the AIDS epidemic before effective treatments became available.* *Home is Where the Heart is* Peter, Paul and Mary ### Recognizing Accessibility and Disability Advocacy and Resources #### *Lighthouse ERG* *"Higher Ground" speaks to resilience, growth, and the continuous pursuit of progress—all values at the heart of RADAR.* *Higher Ground* Stevie Wonder ### Relationship and Family Ties #### *Lighthouse ERG*  *These lyrics remind us of the strength we find in supporting one another. The song's message uplifts us and helps us find balance as we care for our families, friends, and ourselves. PLUS check out the Lighthouse-themed opening verse!* *Count On Me* Bruno Mars ### Women Leadership Exploration and Development #### *Lighthouse ERG* *This song captures both the spirit of the playlist and the spirit of WLEAD as an anthem to unapologetic self-love. It is a celebration of truly internalizing our own incredible worth and value—not because of who we're with or what we do, but because of who we are.* *Good as Hell* Lizzo ### Jon Waide #### *Lighthouse* *Just a happy love song. Lifts me up every time I hear it.* *Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic* The Police ### Michelle Lippert #### *Lighthouse* *Weight of Your World* Chris Stapleton   ![Logo-concept\_1\_Artboard-8\_Artboard-8-e1616519608256](https://info.lighthouseglobal.com/hubfs/Events%20-%202025%20-%20Holiday%20Campaign/Logo-concept_1_Artboard-8_Artboard-8-e1616519608256.webp "Logo-concept_1_Artboard-8_Artboard-8-e1616519608256") ## Institute for Well-Being in Law ### About The Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL) is dedicated to the betterment of the legal profession by focusing on a holistic approach to well-being. Through advocacy, research, education and awareness, technical and resource support, and stakeholder partnerships, IWIL strives to lead a culture shift in law to establish health and well-being as core centerpieces of professional success. IWIL is committed to addressing challenges faced by historically underrepresented and excluded members of the profession. This work focuses on systemic change needed to support and elevate these members and to ensure equity of well-being among everyone in the legal profession with special attention to the historical inequities that present obstacles to progress. ### IWIL pursues these initiatives through: - Advancing policy to promote the well-being in the legal profession through collaboration at the institutional, state national, and world-wide levels. - Conducting pioneering research with evidence-based data to continually advance understanding of well-being in the legal impression and how to improve it. - Spotlighting the key issues to keep the topic of well-being front and center in the legal profession through educational and awareness-building activities. ### Legal Well-Being By the Numbers\* ### Alcohol # 36% 21-36% qualify as problem drinkers. Higher for men, under 30, private practice and solo practitioners. ### Depression # 28% 28% report mild or higher depression symptoms. Highest for men and solo practitioners. ### Stress # 23% 23% report mild or higher stress symptoms. Highest for women and solo practitioners. ### Suicide # Top 10 Ranked #8 in a study of suicide by occupation. Rate is 1.33 times the national average. \*Source: [Institute for Well-Being in Law](https://lawyerwellbeing.net/) © Lighthouse. All Rights Reserved