Category Archives: Healing and Hope

CAN I KEEP THEM FOREVER?

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Judy

When I found healing decades later, I was able to embrace my sad memories and discover insights from them. Continue reading →

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LEMON TREE

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Judy

My story about the overgrown lemon tree in my backyard does not carry a song. It does, however, accompany a painting that I finished last week. Continue reading →

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It turned out there were words for me to find and I’m really glad I could finally write something today for this blog. Anything that can pierce the numbness inside of me feels worth writing about, even if it is as simple as a visit with my daughter at the park. Continue reading →

Posted in Healing and Hope | Tagged acoustic guitar, comforting music, distant meeting, grief, guitar, healing music, heartfelt, isolation, lovesong, lullaby, memories, mother and daughter, No Words, original song, rainbow baby, singer songwriter, suppressing feelings, touching | 23 Comments

HEALING SONG – PART 3

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Judy

I was excited to record my guitar on my patio for this post. My music continues to heal me. Continue reading →

Posted in Healing and Hope | Tagged acoustic guitar, beautiful music, calming, comforting music, expressing feelings, guitar, guitar images, guitar instrumental, guitar performance, healing music, Healing song, hope, hope for healing, hope of healing, Insight Timer, inspiration, instrumental, Judy Unger, Lowden guitar, meditation songs, music and healing, musical comfort, optimism, relaxing, staying positive, Video Performance | 4 Comments

SOMEONE TO LOVE YOU – PART 3

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Judy

Beyond the love I have for my children, I am practicing self-love. My devotion to following my passion is a gift I have given myself. I am overjoyed that my songs and words have comforted and touched so many people. I have found my way home because of music. The love in my heart takes me there. Continue reading →

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CLOSE TO MY HEART

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Judy

My blessings overwhelm me. I find myself whispering this: Thank you, God, for my wonderful children – for my beautiful music and songs – for my continued healing. Despite having an avulsion fracture on top of my broken fibula – I am going to be okay. Continue reading →

Posted in Broken ankle, Healing and Hope, Insight Timer | Tagged acoustic guitar, ankle fracture, ankle surgery, avulsion fracture, Broken ankle, comforting music, composing, creativity, Dealing with pain, expressing feelings, farewell song, Friendship, friendshp, grief, guitar, guitar and piano, healing and grief, healing music, hope, hope of healing, Insight Timer, inspiration, Judy Unger, loss, meditation music, meditationmusic4you, Music, music and healing, musical comfort, optimism, original songs, performing, recovery, singing, songwriter, songwriting, support, uplifting music, vulnerability, x-ray | 5 Comments

WINGS TO FLY

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Judy

What I suffered through I won’t forget.
Pain that made me cry, gave me wings to fly Continue reading →

Posted in Broken ankle, Healing and Hope | Tagged 60th birthday, acoustic guitar, ankle fracture, ankle surgery, autumn leaves, Broken ankle, cortisone shot, Dealing with pain, Friendship, guitar, guitarist, having hope, healing music, hope, hopeful and optimistic, in the past, inspiration, Judy Unger, loss, lyrics, maintaining hope, Music, music and healing, optimism, original songs, singing, song, song arrangements, songwriter, songwriting, support groups, tears, tennis friendship, uplifting music, vulnerability | 16 Comments

IT’S OKAY TO CRY AWHILE

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Judy

I was listening to my song “In Every Smile.” Even though I sang those words to my children, I heard my parents saying those words to me. Despite the hot pain throbbing on both sides of my ankle, I kept going. I thought about my mother and father and I heard their comforting voices. I could feel their presence; they were on either side, holding me up. Continue reading →

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IN THE PAST – PART 2

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Judy

My journey is not about where I will go. My past is behind me and my dreams are right in front of me. Continue reading →

Posted in Broken ankle, Healing and Hope | Tagged acoustic guitar, ankle fracture, ankle surgery, artist, be my own best friend, being your own best friend, Broken ankle, escape through music, freedom, Friendship, guitar, guitarist, having hope, healing music, hope, hopeful and optimistic, in the past, inspiration, Judy Unger, loss, lyrics, maintaining hope, Music, music and healing, optimism, original songs, singing, song, song arrangements, songwriter, songwriting, tears, tennis friendship, uplifting music, vulnerability | 5 Comments

HANG ON – PART 3

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Judy

I am blessed with incredible friends. When a good friend would visit, I was distracted from sobbing my heart out. All the visits, meals, gifts, flowers, love and kindness were beyond anything I could have ever imagined.
In a few days, I will go back to see the foot doctor. I am praying and anticipating that I’ll be allowed to take my first steps again.
It’s all about those baby steps . . . Continue reading →