The past few weeks I’ve done Islamic and Jewish holidays, so it seems like I should do the Christian holiday of Easter as well. But to be honest, I’ve found it harder to find songs that were just celebratory and uplifting and not focused on Christianity beliefs than other religions. So this is not a … More Motivational Music Monday: Easter Edition
I did a Motivational Music Monday post on the Islamic holiday of Eid a couple of weeks ago (click here to see it), so it only seem fair to do one for Passover this week. Passover celebrates one of the foundational stories of the Jewish faith–their liberation from slavery in Egypt. Even if we aren’t … More Motivational Music Monday, Passover Edition
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! How about celebrating with some inspirational words of blessings from one of my favorite Irish writers, John O’Donahue, set to music? Here is the link: https://youtu.be/dWG8tWUiGfo?si=4NRmbDERH_E2KE9y Enjoy!
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
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
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
One last day to scurry around, making deliveries and buying final stocking stuffers, seeing friends, and such. Our Christmas will be quiet this year since our son is out of the country. But it’s been a busy year, so a quiet Christmas may be just the ticket. We do have an appetizer and dessert buffet … More This Is the Only White Christmas We’re Likely to Get in Central Carolina
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
Welcome to the second day of celebrating Pancha Ganapati! Pancha Ganapati is a modern Hindu holiday, developed around the elephant-headed God Ganesha, that runs from December 21-25. Like Kwanza, it was created around the Solstice/Christmas/Hannukah time, but with a spiritual/community focus for each day. And each day also has its own color! The first day … More Happy Pancha Ganapati!
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