We get so many messages in our culture about looking good, doing it right, and having it together, that there is a tendency in our society to blame others, try to fix every flaw, act out of fear, and avoid pain. We see it playing out in technicolor in the news these...
I was thinking the other day about what is one thing that we need most amidst the cultural increase of anger, uncertainty, and despair. I thought of the essential nature of hope, and the lack of it in today’s cultural narratives. The lyrics of this month’s song by...
My father was a restauranteur with a strong work ethic. He worked long hours in a stressful and demanding career as a renowned chef. He was completely dedicated to his restaurant and his craft, yet every summer he handed the reins to his kitchen staff and took six...
I recently attended a song-writing workshop in Nashville with some music greats. As the workshop progressed, I realized how big the gap is between where my songwriting is now and where I’d like it to be. I began to think negatively about my age and skill level, and...
Is it time to upgrade your Internal Guidance System (IGS) and live from the inside out? A creative hobby I love, is singing and songwriting, and the pandemic has impacted performing in the community. During the summer I performed at some local outdoor venues where I...
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