Given that tomorrow is Mardi Gras, it seems only right to have a New Orleans native musician for today’s inspiration. And when I think of modern musicians from New Orleans, one name comes immediately to mind: Jon Batiste. Like many others, I first became aware of this talented artist when he was leading the house … More Motivational Music Monday: We Are Edition
Last week was a more peaceful week personally, because everyone was snowed in for three days, but continued to be upsetting nationally, particularly around the issues of the Ukraine and all the firings among the upper military officers and replacements with people who appear to be much less qualified except for their fealty to President … More Motivational Music Monday: We Can Try
Today, in honor of the Presidents Day holiday, I give you this beautiful rendition of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” by the Piano Guys. They actually call it “Abraham Lincoln Tribute” because they arranged it to illustrate Abraham Lincoln’s pensive and spiritual side. I know things can seem difficult these days. But at least … More Motivational Music Monday
This past week, during Black History Month, Beyoncé became the first female African American performer to win the top prize of Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy awards. Many felt it was an honor long overdue for the artist who has received the most Grammy nominations of all time. She won for her … More Motivational Music Monday: Blackbird
OOOPPPPS..except it’s Tuesday. Please forgive me. I had an unexpected visit from a beloved family member from out of town that I haven’t seen for a few years. I had planned this for weeks, but I got caught up in visiting and so I forgot to post it. But we can still use some Motivational … More Motivational Music Monday
“过年好！” (Guònián hǎo!). According to the Internet, that means Happy New Year in some variety of the Chinese languages, although I don’t know if that is true. If not, those in the know please correct me. This Wednesday, January 29, is the Chinese Lunar New Year. Now, there are several other Asian New Years coming, … More Motivational Music Monday: Lunar New Year Edition-A Million Possibilities
Given that today is the official holiday for our national celebration of that magnificenct man of peace, love, and equality, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I share this song that is based on some of his simplest and wisest teaching, along with a prayer for us all on this special day. The artists are both … More Motivational Music Monday: MKL Edition
So of course what is on my mind and on my heart today is the ongoing devastation and increasing threats of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. It is on the other side of the country from me, but it is still my country. And while I haven’t spent that much time in California, … More Motivational Music Monday: Let’s Sing for LA
So, here it is, January 6th. January 6 in the Christian religion is Epiphany, the day the three Wise Men arrived bringing gifts of frankincense, gold, and myrrh for the baby Jesus. It is the twelfth of the 12 Days of Christmas, and so is kind of the official end of the holiday season, at … More Motivational Music Monday: January 6 Edition
This year, I’m really being called to do more around celebrating the Winter Solstice. It started in early December, when I did my workshop on Winter Spiritual Journaling and discussed the spiritual qualities of Winter. Then on December 11, I gave our Spiritual Center’s Wednesday night service talk/discussion on the Winter Solstice. One of the … More Motivational Music Monday
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