What's on my mind this morning? Creating space for something new! In the past 24 hours, you've most likely heard or read about the plans people have for new habits or goals in their lives, or you've been trying to make some decisions about your own life in 2018. It's a natural tendency to…
Read MoreWhat's on my mind this morning? Endorphins, doing something for me, and new thoughts! It's been 105 days since I've done any intentional movement, so today I accepted the invitation of my good friend, Glenn McCracken to come workout with a group two days a week for the next 5 weeks. I lay in bed this morning vacillating and realized…
Read MoreWhat's on my mind this evening? God's clear Presence with, and message for me today. God has this amazing way of saying, 'Hey, I'm here. I'm with you. I love you. I know what's going on in your life. So, let me show you I'm here...
Read MoreWhat's on my mind this morning? The voice of my soul. Have you ever had this overwhelming feeling or thought that there is something you truly need in your life? Something that would benefit you and provide a resource within yourself that would allow you to live more fully? And you can even see it and what it would take to do it (or not do it - in case 'rest' or 'retreat' is what's on your heart that you need)? And sometimes you can almost…
Read MoreWhat's on my mind this evening? Shape! In particular, what shapes us/me? I've been reading Katy Bowman's book "Move Your DNA" and it is an AMAZING book. I highly recommend it. Katy is a Human Biomechanist (I always want to call her a Biomechanic, but I digress). She teaches about the nutritious movement we all need for our bodies to
Read MoreWhat's on my mind this evening? Encouraging others!! Our church is blessed to have youth serve as acolytes each week in worship. Last Sunday, I was standing at the back of the sanctuary while the acolytes went forward during the opening voluntary to place the Cross and Bible, and light 2 candles on the altar. The acolyte on the right had a candle-lighter that went out and she was unable to…
Read MoreWhat's on my mind today? Balance! There are all types of balance and most of the time we think of balance as all things being equal. So, when we discuss wanting/needing to have a balanced life, we are actually stating that there is some element of our lives that is getting neglected or perhaps, too much attention. In music, balance refers to…
Read MoreWhat's on my mind this morning? Being in training! In so many ways, I am in training right now in my life! Something I am learning (and pretty slow at it sometimes, I must admit), is that being in training means putting oneself under pressure. If transformation is to take place, or serious REFINING, then one must submit to a process of being 'under pressure.' Somedays this is a natural thing to do - I go with it, plan for it, submit to it with great ease. Then there are the other days when…
Read MoreWhat's on my mind today? LOVE!!!! As a musician, there is one essential element that MUST infuse everything - a pulse. (Now you serious musicians, try not to get side-tracked on the fact that there are melodic based songs that are 'free.') That pulse (whether you are counting 1+2+3+4+ or ….
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