Tag Archives: blessings

WE HAD TO SAY GOODBYE

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Judy

I waited for the right moment. I chose the songs I had played in her hospital room. I sang my lyrics slowly and carefully so they could be understood. I felt tears falling around me as I sang. Continue reading →

Posted in Grief Stories, Insight Timer | Tagged acoustic guitar, angel in the sky, Angels, blessings, child leaving, comforting a friend, composing, creativity, expressing feelings, Friendship, friendship and grief, friendship and loss, goodbye song, guitar, healing, healing from grief, healing music, Insight Timer, inspiration, inspirational, inspirational life, Judy Unger, loss of a friend, Music, musical inspiration, musical passion, original songs, overcoming grief, passion for music, songwriting, staying positive, writing | 9 Comments

YOU HAVE FLOWN

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Judy

His life journey was diverging from mine as he moved down his own path. I smiled as I pictured a bird flying out of a nest. The momma bird was really happy because suddenly she had a lot more room to move – she had done her job well because her baby bird was flying off to a new life with wonderful possibilities. Continue reading →

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INSIGHT TIMER RECORDING

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Judy

Tomorrow, my recording will be broadcast to the people who signed up for Insight Timer’s 365-Day Playlist (55,000 subscribers). It is a very exciting for me! Continue reading →

Posted in Insight Timer | Tagged acoustic guitar, arrangements, blessings, composing, creativity, expressing feelings, Friendship, guitar, guitar arrangements, healing, healing from grief, healing music, Insight Timer, inspiration, inspirational, inspirational life, Judy Unger, love, lyrics, meditation, meditation music, meditation songs, Music, musical inspiration, musical passion, original songs, overcoming grief, passion for music, rediscovery, Set you free, singing, songwriting, staying positive, writing | 9 Comments

YOUR SMILE, YOUR TOUCH

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Judy

I love butterflies – they represent transformation in many different ways. Butterflies are a great metaphor for grief and healing. Continue reading →

Tagged blessings, composing, creativity, expressing feelings, healing, healing from grief, healing music, inspiration, inspirational, inspirational life, Judy Unger, Music, musical inspiration, musical passion, original songs, overcoming grief, passion for music, songwriting, staying positive, writing | 7 Comments

MY FAIRYTALE LIFE

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Judy

I named my post “My Fairytale Life” because it feels that way lately. On several occasions, I’ve had strangers come over to me and tell me I am shining and radiant with my big smile. Well – I love hearing that and have every reason to smile! Continue reading →

Posted in Insight Timer | Tagged acoustic guitar, Alabaster Seashell, arrangements, blessings, Christopher Plowman, composing, creativity, Every Season, expressing feelings, Friendship, guitar, guitar arrangements, healing, healing from grief, healing music, high school reunion, Insight Timer, inspiration, inspirational, inspirational life, Judy Unger, love, lyrics, Maddy Gerrard, meditation, meditation music, meditation songs, Music, musical inspiration, musical passion, original songs, overcoming grief, passion for music, rediscovery, Set you free, singing, songwriting, staying positive, writing | 14 Comments

OPENING UP – PART 3

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Judy

There was a line from Don Maclean’s song “American Pie” that always hit me strongly: “The day the music died.” For me, my music died for almost 30 years. I believe that explains my current passion for having my songs recorded. It is my way of keeping them alive, of having them live on. Continue reading →

Posted in Insight Timer | Tagged acoustic guitar, blessings, composing, creativity, expressing feelings, guitar, healing, healing from grief, healing music, Insight Timer, inspiration, inspirational, inspirational life, Judy Unger, lovesong, meditation music, meditation songs, Music, musical inspiration, musical passion, original songs, overcoming grief, passion for music, performing, singing, songs about love, songwriting, staying positive, writing | 8 Comments

OPENING UP – PART 2

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Judy

My journey has taken me to such wonderful places. I smile because I hear such beautiful music wherever I am!
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Tagged acoustic guitar, blessings, composing, creativity, Every Season, Every Season guitar, expressing feelings, gray divorce, guitar, healing, healing from grief, healing music, inspiration, jasmine, Judy Unger, love, love heals, lovesong, lyric writing, lyrics, Music, music poetry, musical inspiration, musical passion, original songs, overcoming grief, passion for music, performing, rediscovery, singing, songs about love, songwriting, staying positive, writing | 7 Comments

LIFE IS ALL ABOUT DEPARTURES AND ARRIVALS

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Judy

I am confident that today I am on a path going somewhere beautiful. I am exactly where I am supposed to be. Pathways cannot lead to dead ends when there is willingness to see forks in the road. Continue reading →

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EVERYTHING HAS LED ME TO THIS PLACE

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Judy

This “place” is where I am today is one where I am proud. I adore my children. And I’m amazed by the 50 songs I’ve composed and words I’ve written from my heart to share with the world. Continue reading →

Tagged acoustic guitar, Audiobook recording, blessings, composing, creativity, expressing feelings, gray divorce, guitar, healing from grief, healing music, inspiration, Judy Unger, loss, love, love heals, love rescues me, lovesong, lyric development, lyric writing, lyrics, mother and son, Music, music poetry, musical inspiration, musical passion, original songs, overcoming grief, overcoming regret, passion for music, performing, rediscovery, regret, singing, Somewhere I can't see, songs about love, songwriting, staying positive, writing | 10 Comments

I HOLD ON

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Judy

I hold on to memories of how I once felt adored in my life – cherished by my parents and even by my former husband. Even though it was my choice to divorce after a long marriage, I am still experiencing a lot of grief. Continue reading →