Winter Blues

I feel funny saying anything about winter here in Southern California, but it’s been kinda cold and dreary lately. Especially since the time change. I was doing really well on getting out for afternoon walks, but that was when it was still warm and sunny when I got home from work. Now it is overcast … Read more

New Eyes

My fascination with the Gratefulness.org site continues. Today I explored the Labyrinth and enjoyed the option to be guided through the meditation instead of at my own pace. What a wonderful place to visit and available where ever you have access to the Internet. However, I think the only way I will remember to visit … Read more

Taking a Moment

Simple things can mean so much to me. Like gratitude. I have for a long time appreciated the power of just focusing on what you are grateful for. We tend to do the opposite in our culture, instead we notice what is lacking. Another simple thing I enjoy is lighting a candle. A simple ritual … Read more

Fellow Travelers on the Journey

One of the great things about new visitors to your blog, especially ones that take a moment to write a comment, is the opportunity to discover new blogs and websites. I recently found a few which brought up a few issues I have dealt with myself. But You Don’t Look Sick and The ICI Experience … Read more

Healing with Music

The healing effects of music have raised my curiosity ever since I heard about an indigenous people whose system of healing is based on music. When you are sick a song is created for you. I love that idea and know how deeply affected I can be by music. Then there is the research on … Read more

NaBloPoMo Begins!

I’m just squeaking in at the last minute on the first day of the National Blog Posting Month. It was a long day at work and I had to do my online music appreciation class work when I got home. The class has turned out to be a really wonderful way to feed my soul, … Read more