I've been obsessing lately about the words we choose to share with others. Every day I remind others that words matter. Whether it is a careless comment, a tantalizing Tweet, a snappy Snapchat, or a potent post on Facebook, the words we share have power! Are we thinking about what we are saying? I am… Continue reading Wise Words
Category: Thought Tuesday
Let It Go
I admit, I am a rather guarded person. As a teen I dressed like a bruise wearing only black, purple, green, and white. I did my best to avoid being vulnerable. The trouble is, you can't hide yourself from being vulnerable. Painful experiences happen. The key to happiness is letting them go. Holding on to… Continue reading Let It Go
Be the GOOD!
I've been thinking this for a few days. It is easy to get caught up in believing there is no more good in this world. All you have to do is to look around a little and you see tragedy and despair from all corners of the globe. There is good! You see. Last week… Continue reading Be the GOOD!
The Great Dolvondo!
Today I am sending out a HUGE "SHOUT OUT" to my nephew Marshall. I love this kid! I taught him piano lesson was he was knee-high-to-a-grasshopper. Now he is a foot taller than I am and composing music. Check out these songs he composted as The Great Dolvondo (his pen name): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEcDPg9Z5Jc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl8gpxc5sSA You've come… Continue reading The Great Dolvondo!
More Bizz With Lizz
More "shout outs" for my student and Bizz with Lizz. This student of mine really cracks me up. Making these videos is therapeutic form her. It is my hope that getting out there will help her overcome her fears and help her to see herself as a valuable person... a person with a voice. Here… Continue reading More Bizz With Lizz
Feeling Pressure
An increase of youth seem to be suffering anxiety and depression ever since the "Great Depression" in the 1930s. Why? What has happened to change how we are all able to cope with stress and disappointment? Has stress increased? It is my observation that modern life is not good for mental health. 80 years… Continue reading Feeling Pressure
Bizz with Lizz
Today I'm going to put a "shout out" to one of my students. This students is one of the shiest, quietest students in the classes I help with. She takes voice lessons with me, yet is afraid to sing in front of people. Yesterday I was introduced to her "rants." I have to say I… Continue reading Bizz with Lizz
Guilty as Charged
"You can't do something telling someone you love them." My mom told me that today. I love you... just 3 little words that hold such value. I love you... a message that can turn the tide. I love you ... with power to make bonds stronger. How can these 3 words be so powerful,… Continue reading Guilty as Charged
Singing and Dancing in the Rain
It is often said that we crave for things that we don't have... it's part of our human psyche. I grew up in the high desert in central Oregon. Rain was not common there. Summers would bring impressive thunderstorms. The air would smell fresher. The dust would settle. The high desert refreshed with a cool… Continue reading Singing and Dancing in the Rain
Reflection a Sunny Disposition
My friend Sheri and I had a chat about the symbolism and the healing powers flowers have on our souls. We discussed how one particular flower, the sunflower, could be healing and inspiring for me. I've been pondering that conversation for several days. Truthfully, although I love red roses, no flower can lift my spirits… Continue reading Reflection a Sunny Disposition
