New Growth

Grief. Time. Reflections...

Since the passing of my friend, I have felt a sense of urgency to acknowledge and take action on my goals and dreams in life. What would she encourage me to do if she was here? I can feel her spirit near me encouraging me to take advantage of everyday I am alive. In this moment, "Do your best," she encourages.

"Why do I feel you here, stronger now, than when your body was still inhaling and exhaling on this Earth?" I ask.

"I'm still on this Earth," she explains.

I get it. I do. Her spirit is with me, on this Earth and everywhere else. We are infinite beings. In my own heart, separate from anyone else's specific energy, yet connected to the energy of all, I feel peace. I feel the presence of love.

"I am in the exact right place, at the exact right time. Let go of all attachments to outcomes, and take the next right action steps. Be here now," my Inner Voice and Guide proclaims.

A melody of Beautiful Chorus singing, "Be here now," echoes in my being and auditory memory. This song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oStCPRBjDrY

I am excited to share soon what actions and creations blossom with this New Growth.

I can say, I've finally been back in the studio recording music again, after a hiatus of stepping away from the mic and not feeling inspired to write or produce music. One of my best musical buddies had moved across the country, and with lockdowns and suppression going on externally with the 2020 climate, I wasn't feeling as connected to musical creation, and that's okay. We are allowed to go through seasons ourselves, just like a cherry blossom tree has its seasons and various expressions. I meditated a ton to stay sane during all this change and uncertainty.

I was in a germination period during this time and the Universe brought me some beautiful gifts of growth. I fell in love, adopted dogs, built a home, deepened my yoga practice, healed parts of myself that still needed healing, and then my bubble was popped when I learned my friend, at such a young age, had died.

There's nothing like grief to show one how precious time is, and to motivate a person get into action. I'm learning more, sharing more, living more abundantly and fully, and especially, I'm feeling my emotions more.

Artists need to feel, and when we feel, heal, and share our art, it helps others to feel their emotions and heal too. My Creator made me an artist. The Divine Mother and Father designed me sensitive for a reason. I hope it helps others. When I help others by being my genuine self, vulnerable, open, honest, and creative, I feel like I'm serving my life's purpose, even when it's difficult to share. Only if I put myself and my work out there, open to judgement and criticism from others, then I am also open to receiving love, connection, and praise from others.

Ultimately, what matters most is that I deeply and completely love and accept myself, no matter what anyone else says or does. The way I find deep love and acceptance for myself, is getting in touch with my heart and my Higher Power, daily.

This is my favorite yoga class I've ever posted to YouTube, so far:

https://youtu.be/YLV-vKQnwwc

It's to help us connect with our hearts. 💕 ❤️ 🥰 💜 😀 💞

I am giving myself permission to enjoy this creation process, be excited about it, and use it as a celebration of life!

Stay blessed, friends. You are perfect just the way you are, and any changes you decide to make will come at exactly the right times.

It's a miracle to be here, now, in the gift of the present moment. 🎁

I write these words, now, in my present moment, and I'm still there with you in your present moment, when you're reading them. I think it's cool how writing can accomplish that. It sends and preserves my energy in written format, and wraps it up in a nice package ready for you to unwrap at your convenience. I'm grateful for the ability to read and write. I am grateful you are reading this.

Thank you for reading my blog!

Love you, even if we've never met in person or officially gotten to know each other, human to human. Our spirits come from the same Divine Source, which is why I can genuinely say with confidence, we are loved!

Welcoming New Growth, blossoms, and change.

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