15 inspirational songs that offer life lessons for women of all ages

“Praying” by Kesha

The backstory for Kesha’s “Praying” is one that is heartbreaking in many ways, even as it offers many women a sense of inspiration. While Kesha has had to deal with abuse and having her career hijacked, that has not stopped her.

Instead, she gave us this song as an anthem of her strength and perseverance. And listening to this song is not only an inspiration for Kesha, but it is also one for all of us.

Not only does this song remind us that we need to fight for ourselves and make peace with who we are, but it also tells us we need to find forgiveness. Even when someone does us wrong, holding on to the anger and pain is doing us more harm than good.

Being angry at the other person doesn’t have the same effect on that person as it does on us. While we continue to stew in our pain, that person is off living their life away from us. So if we try to let that go and focus on ourselves, we can find a way to move forward and find a sense of peace within ourselves.

“Praying” is a powerful song that is as much an inspiration as it is an anthem. In fact, I would say that this song is forgiveness and moving on all wrapped up in amazing lyrics and a beautiful voice.

It truly is a song that every woman should listen to at least once. For me, this song is on a permanent playlist for when I need those reminders of strength.