From behind the fern I will rise up and start fresh Basking in my light This particular piece is one that is personal in nature. For it tells a story of a young boy who had his first experience with the shadows of life. It was one of the early…

The internal score Is based upon the compassion I choose to show others Where this is compassion, there is hope. Where there is compassion, there is understanding. Where this is compassion, there is unity. Showing up to love and serve others is the essence of life. It can even be…

To be defenseless Allows me to be open To others’ points of view As we work to be our most authentic selves, we go on a pilgrimage to discover that which ours to embrace. We are all blessed with different gifts, personality traits, styles and points of view. Part of…

May you remember The prior path you’ve taken So as to know peace It’s important for us to pay homage to that which we left behind, for it is that journey that has shaped us into the present moment. Even if those times were challenged in nature, they served as…

To bring acceptance Into your non-acceptance Will end suffering As humans, we sometimes have difficulty letting go of a situation or outcome. We are hardwired by the ego’s infrastructure to constantly judge and think we know the right answers. Case in point, how many times are we in a conversation…

Musician’s mindset Embracing the here and now Listen and enjoy Most songwriters will share that some of their best pieces came in a rare moment of inspiration. The music and lyrics washed over them like a golden radiance. They couldn’t scramble fast enough to pick up a pen and paper…

Stand up for yourself Do not let others dictate The path you should take Life is a journey filled with endless possibilities. When we were young, we were constantly in a dream state that mesmerized us with opportunities. As we made our way from child to young adult, we were…

Embrace the journey From poverty to abundance Build your inner faith At times, we can solely identify poverty and abundance as being related to money. While there is most definitely a monetary correlation to these two states, in this particular context, it is relating to something that is much deeper…

The essence is mine To consume and manifest All that will ever be Thinking about life as drinking out of a hose is quite an image. However, we are here to do just that — take in as much of this life preserving element as possible. In fact, ensuring we…