I Was the Worst Voice Student.
I studied music in college. One day it was my turn to sing in front of a class of eight. Mrs. D stopped me and said, “You’re the worst student I’ve ever had.” Then she went on to explain not…
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Why Walk When You Can Dance?
Why walk when you can dance? Dance. In rhythm, out of rhythm, to silence or to music, in a line or in circles. There are no rules, only that we move as we feel. Dance into darkness and dispel our…
Percussive Recalibration, Anyone?
The word recalibrate caught my attention the other day. “To make small changes to an instrument so that it measures accurately.” Sounds like it could be a mindful step to having a grateful heart. Recalibrate by looking clearly at our…
Can the “Can’t”
You’ve likely been told to never say “I can’t.” You may have even said it to others. Yet it still falls out of your mouth all of the time, doesn’t it? It may be challenging to eliminate those words from…
Audacious Hope and Unrelenting Joy
What a wonderful start to 2023! I’m proclaiming it as a year of audacious hope and unrelenting joy. I pray for you an ever-growing awareness of how precious and how loved you are. Now is a good time to believe…
Farewell to 2022
Dear Year 2022, You fooled me. You let me think the year was going to stretch out and unfold slowly. That there was no rush, that there’s plenty of time for everything and everyone. Now the year is coming to…
Bridges are So Profound
Bridge walking. That’s what has been on my mind this week. Bridge walking – taking me from where I am to where I’m going. Bridge walking – spanning two seasons of time. I sense that I am entering a new…
An Appreciation for Friends
I read an article this week by a hospice nurse who listed the five regrets she hears most from people as they are nearing death. One is they regret they did not stay in touch with friends. That tugs at…
Living the Dream
I’m doing it. Living my dream. Walking in my purpose and encouraging others to find or recover their passion and purpose. My SoCal book tour is underway and I am so enjoying meeting new people and reconnecting with others I…
Sing Something Else
I was at a community fair recently. Beautiful event. Lots of people, booths, activity, music and a big car show. As we walked by the music stage, I heard a young man introduce his next song. He says, ”This one…