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.
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
This weekend I went to the Mass People’s Assembly organized by Repairers of the Breach and led by Rev. William Barber. The theme of the event, which was held on Valentine’s Day, was “Love Forward Together.” It was a fantastic gathering that I will be talking about in another post. So it is the source … More Motivational Music Monday: Love Forward Together Edition
For a lighter look at Ice… Today’s song comes courtesy of the Music teacher at the school where I teach regularly. I was subbing for her last week and this song was part of some of her lesson plans…. which were GREAT! I had so much fun teaching her classes. Wth a huge snowstorm sweeping … More Motivational Music Monday: Winter Storm Fern Edition
Yesterday, I led a meditation for our spiritual center’s service based on something I had read from the Rev. William Barber. Rev. Barber is one of the spiritual leaders based in North Carolina, but actually serving the entire county. In addition to being a Pastor at Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro, NC from 1993 to … More Motivational Music Monday: MLK Edition
I know it’s Tuesday, not Monday. As I explained in yesterday’s post, the story I was trying to tell for a Sunday post I didn’t finish until Monday. I wanted to post that story before this one, so that was Monday’s priority (if you missed it, you can read that here: https://blissfullu.com/2026/01/12/fight-back-with-fierce-joy/). So, yes, I … More Motivational Music Monday: Artists Against Animal Farm Edition
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