So my plan was to publish my earlier post yesterday, but I didn’t get it done due to some other commitments. But I had been planning this week’s Motivational Music Monday since Saturday, so I didn’t want to miss it. This week’s edition was inspired by a friend of mine who was going through a … More Motivational Music Monday: Not Alone Edition
Sorry that it has been so long since my last post. All I can say is that there is a lot going on in my life and in my country and in my work and I just haven’t been able to write much lately. But I did have a break last week and a friend … More Motivational Music Monday: Hunchback Edition
If you read my post earlier today (click here if not), you will know why I’ve been listening to a lot of Taylor Swift songs lately. I can’t choose just one favorite. However, I do think this one is the perfect antidote if you find yourself slipping into Trump Derangement Syndrome (click here if you … More Motivational Music Monday: Cure for Trump Derangement Syndrome Edition
Last Friday, the Artemis 2 mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean close to San Diego at 8:07 PM. So I am releasing this post inspired by them at 8:07. The success of the Artemis 2 mission, along with the excellence and positive energy exhibited by its crew, has been a great shot in the … More Motivational Music Monday: Artemis 2 Edition
My spiritual center is more nondemoninational–or unidominational. I don’t really consider myself a “Christian,” but I do honor Christ as a Master Teacher. We had a great service yesterday talking about how the whole Easter story is a great teaching tool for when we are going through tough challenges, seeming failure or “death,” and then … More Motivational Monday Music: Easter Edition
I attended the No Kings rally this past Saturday in Cary, and it was wonderful. But also raised some questions for me. I’ve been working on a post about it but it is taking longer than I thought to figure out what I want to say. These are complex times and complex issues and so … More Motivational Music Monday: No Kings 3.0 Edition
There are things happy and unhappy during this past Winter. My greatest joy was that my niece had her first child, the first of the next generation of Crosses. My greatest sorrow is that we got into a war that I, at least, think was ill-advised and unnecessary, which has killed over a thousand people … More Motivational Music Monday: Spring 2026 Edition
Today’s song is more somber than last week’s celebration. I’ve been watching it the past week when I go to bed. Honestly, it makes me cry. But there is much to cry about these days. But it also uplifts me. So I hope it uplifts you as well.
Sorry, late. I’m saying its a Holi edition, but mostly it’s a reference to last week’s George Harrison song (see it at https://blissfullu.com/2026/03/02/motivational-music-monday-peace-on-earth-edition/). This is the only video I ever watch from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2004, both Prince and George Harrison were inducted into this honor. George Harrison had died, … More Motivational Music Monday: Holi Edition
Ironically, last week I chose this song for today’s Motivational Music Monday before our War with Iran began. Did I know subconsciously it was coming? I don’t think so, but who knows. Maybe it was just Divine Inspiration preparing me for what was to come. Whatever, the song was very meaningful to me last week, … More Motivational Music Monday: Peace on Earth Edition
