Tag Archives: creativity

MY PINKY, MY HERO

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Judy

“It could have been worse” is a true statement. It allows for gratefulness at how things turned out. But for me it wasn’t comforting, because it reminded me of the foolish risk I took. I searched for a more comforting replacement thought. My mantra became: I would definitely make it through. Continue reading →

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A DATE WITH INSPIRATION

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Judy

It was fun thinking of ideas for this post’s title. I started with “I had a lot of dates.” Another one that didn’t make the cut was: “I’m not out of date; wrinkles can be beautiful!” But the title I chose was very satisfying. Every time I picked up my paintbrush, I had a date with inspiration! Continue reading →

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YOU ARE MY WINGS – PART 3

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Judy

My “Wings” are:
1) the artistic and musical gifts I was born with. But, I have given a gift to myself by exploring them in any way I choose.
2) my vulnerability and willingness to open my heart.
3) the resulting beautiful connections I have made with other hearts that uplift and support me. Continue reading →

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A NEW PATHWAY – PART 1

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Judy

This past year, my path encountered a new twist. As if rediscovering the music I loved as a teenager wasn’t enough, I have rediscovered something else that I also loved doing when I was young. I am drawing mazes again! Continue reading →

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PEACEFUL AND INSPIRED-PART 3

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Judy

Many times, the effort that is put into something goes into another unplanned direction that I believe can be just as worthy. Continue reading →

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AS YOU TRAVEL-PART 2

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Judy

That is where I am living now. Every day, I nurture and rediscover more of my inner child. And even though I infrequently travel, love guides every interaction.
My heart is my home! Continue reading →

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BESIDE ME ALWAYS – PART 5

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Judy

Even though it’s been three decades, I kept my promise to Jason. At his funeral I announced tearfully, “I will keep his memory alive!”
Jason is very much a part of my music and songs. When I sing, I feel spiritually connected to him. Continue reading →

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THE DOOR TO MY HEART

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Judy

2020 and 2021 gave me the opportunity to create a create a third course for my favorite app, Insight Timer. It is named “Door to My Heart.” Continue reading →

Posted in Insight Timer | Tagged apricots, artist, course, creativity, friendshp, fruit illustrations, hope, Illustration, Insight Timer, inspiration, Judy Unger, meditation music, music and healing, passion fruit, plums, reconnecting, songwriter, songwriting, tomatoes, uplifting music, vulnerability, watercolors | 15 Comments

LET LOVE SHINE A LIGHT

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Judy

I thanked God for my music; it was such sweet comfort and soothed my aching heart. I was in absolute awe that those meditation recordings filling that ICU room were my own creations. I grinned when one of the doctors commented. He said, “All of the staff are in a Zen-like state listening to your music.” Continue reading →

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SPRING THAWED MY PAIN

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Judy

Seasonal change has inspired many songs and paintings for me. This past fall held many challenges for me and I honestly felt like my last blog post was a downer. But my song title of “Autumn Hope” perfectly described my beautiful catharsis. As the smell of blossoms surround me this spring, I’m grateful for so much in my life. Continue reading →