Years ago, during a guided meditation, I sunk deep into my body’s awareness. I became conscious of my energy; where it was flowing well, and places where it was blocked. With eyes closed, breathing softly, I felt an impenetrable constriction around my throat. It felt like an iron vice. At this point I’m sure I … Continue reading »
Remember when “You Tube?” used to be a question you would ask a pal at the top of a snow covered hill? When your buddy nodded, you would both jump on a big inner tube and race down the hill, avoiding trees, children and small dogs. At the bottom, freshly exhilarated and wind burned, you’d … Continue reading »
This past month a thought has been circling my mind. I’ve been afraid to let it touch down because I’m not sure what I will find. But often I think what we fear writing about, is exactly what we should be writing about. The thought is this: Can everything be held in the space of love? … Continue reading »
Driving to the recording studio a few weeks ago I was pulled over by the police. Apparently the officer thought I was talking on my cell phone while driving – I wasn’t. If he had known what it looked like he probably wouldn’t have pulled me over. This is my cell phone: Yup. Vintage. This … Continue reading »
Well, here we are. We’ve made it to Week Numéro Trois of the 9-Week Social Media Challenge. This week’s challenge was to put our sights on our websites. Ariel Hyatt urged us to make our websites functional – to not only make them inviting to the eye, but to ensure we embrace the social media … Continue reading »
We have entered Week 2 of the Songwriters’ Social Media Challenge based on Ariel Hyatt’s book Music Success in Nine Weeks. I broke out my coloured markers last week. This week I’m breaking out my elevator music. Wait – no – that should be elevator pitch. This pitching thing is tricky business. Who do I … Continue reading »
For the next nine weeks I will be plunging into the first ever Canadian Social Media Blogging Challenge, led by social media marketing guru Ariel Hyatt. The challenge invites us to participate in the process outlined in her book “Music Success in Nine Weeks“. We’ve been asked to write a blog a week, reflecting on … Continue reading »
Happy New Year!!! Another year has dawned. Are you blinking at the sunrise? Are you greeting 2012 with open arms, or quite possibly, a big yawn? Maybe like me you’ve been acknowledging dreams you want to implement this year. Are there juicy goals circulating in your heart that are awaiting your life energy? … Continue reading »
Well, it’s that time of year again. Another year is winding down. 2012 is dawning. How was 2011 for you? Was it full of twists and turns? Did you jump into your juicy dreams? Did you live boldly? Did you sink into and discover hidden parts of yourself? Did you hug yourself and your life … Continue reading »
I just gobbled up a gripping novel called Shantaram. It was written by Gregory David Roberts, a convicted Australian bank robber who escaped from a maximum security penitentiary over the front wall. In his opening paragraph he writes: “It took me a long time and most of the world to learn what I know about … Continue reading »
