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Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart. Marcus Aurelius I am learning the weight of connection, the responsibility of action, the flow of trust and movement in the world. I have become very aware of how the slightest piece of energy can create a strong influence in others. Positively, knowing a few minutes spent with my nephew has resulted in him knowing and... Read More
Music Video
Performed by Smokifantastic and Jerome James Music video shot and edited by Melissa Ulto Share on FacebookTweet Read More
Inner Abundance
I had a vision while meditating today. I was chanting to go beyond my limits and my ego, into the unknown of being. I usually see this as a dark tunnel that I am walking fast downhill into. Its a brick walkway, like the ones in Central Park. It expands into more darkness, until there’s nothing but darkness. Today, I asked to go beyond my limits, and this vision was the result. Read More Share on FacebookTweet Read More
GAME DAY
If you can hold your listener, hold their attention, and you’re sure you know what you’re doing, and know that you’re communicating – You know, performance is communicating. You’ve got to communicate. You’ve got a song you’re singing from your gut, you want that audience to feel it in their gut. Johnny Cash The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious. Marcus Aurelius Strawberry... Read More
Today’s Rehearsal
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do. Eleanor Roosevelt I lept today. I belted and whispered, my voice smokey and honeyed. Slinking around on a grand piano, I lived the rehearsal of a dream I had about a year ago where I was singing in red dress. That was my dream, my intention, and slowly, patiently, it is coming true.... Read More
Decisive Action VS Hostility
Honesty is the hallmark of the strong and self-confident. The successful person masters the art of honesty much as a swordsman masters fencing. When lies, delusions and game-playing are getting in the way of teamwork, a swift sword of honest action, perhaps even punishment, must be wielded to protect one’s integrity and values. Decisiveness with integrity at a time like this brings good fortune. Those who believe that “small sins do no... Read More
Childlike Wisdom
An old Indian Grandfather said to his grandson who came to him with anger at a friend who had done him an injustice. “Let me tell you a story. I too, at times, have felt a great hate for those that have taken so much, with no sorrow for what they do. But hate wears you down, and does not hurt your enemy. It is like taking poison and wishing your enemy would die. I have struggled with these feelings many times.” He continued… Read... Read More
Freedom In Every Action
True freedom is where an individual’s thoughts and actions are in alignment with that which is true, correct, and of honor – no matter the personal price. Bryant H. McGill I find myself continually disappointed in people. Daily. What does one do with disappointment in a world where “I’m so busy” is an everyday excuse for disrespect? Time, in our hands, a man-made construct, is never in control of us. We take and use... Read More
Creativity Breathes Life
What would life be without art? Science prolongs life. To consist of what – eating, drinking, and sleeping? What is the good of living longer if it is only a matter of satisfying the requirements that sustain life? All this is nothing without the charm of art. Sarah Bernhardt Celebrate creativity today in all forms. Think not just of the fine art in museums, but of the everyday creativity that exists in all of us. My ex-husband used to say... Read More
Gore’s Call for Awakening
I mentioned that along with cause for concern, there is reason for hope. As I stand here today, I am filled with optimism that America is on the eve of a golden age in which the vitality of our democracy will be re-established and will flourish more vibrantly than ever. Indeed I can feel it in this hall. As Dr. King once said, “Perhaps a new spirit is rising among us. If it is, let us trace its movements and pray that our own inner being may... Read More
Strawberry Winter
Click here to see the full size invitation. Please join me on Sunday, January 22 at The Players Club for: Strawberry Winter :: A Healing Performance Read More Share on FacebookTweet Read More
Discarding Institutions
Throw away holiness and wisdom, and people will be a hundred times happier. Throw away morality and justice, and people will do the right thing. Throw away industry and profit, and there won’t be any thieves. If these three aren’t enough, just stay at the center of the circle and let all things take their course. The Daily Tao The wheels of commerce have replaced the natural rhythms of life. Industry has grown past boundaries of time,... Read More
Nothing Really Matters
Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return. Each separate being in the universe returns to the common source. Returning to the source is serenity. Read More Share on FacebookTweet Read More
Hallelujah for The Angels of Change
“I prefer to learn everything through music. If you want divinity, the music in every human being and their love for music is pretty much it. It’s the big indication of their spirituality and their ability to love and make love, or feel pain or joy, and really manifest it, really be real…you have an Eden immediately from the time you are born, but as you are conditioned by your caretakers and your surroundings, you may lose that... Read More
