Tag Archives: healing

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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MY ONE-YEAR ANKLEVERSARY

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Judy

Ankle-versary = The anniversary date for breaking an ankle.
My ankleversary has brought me closer to the finish line. I will never be where I was before, but my finish line is about being able to move on from the injury. I’ve learned so much because of it. Continue reading →

Posted in Broken ankle | Tagged ankle fracture, ankle surgery, beach pictures, Broken ankle, broken fibula, creativity, Dealing with pain, expressing feelings, Friendship, fruit illustration, grief, hardware removal surgery, healing, healing and grief, hope, hope of healing, Illustration, Insight Timer, inspiration, Judy Unger, loss, optimism, painting, patience, performing, recovery, Songs of Healing & Hope, stitches, support, vulnerability, x-ray, xray | 10 Comments

YOU’RE BESIDE ME

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Judy

When my book became available two days before Mother’s Day, I eagerly shared the news. And then the reality of it all hit me. I put my head down on my desk and cried. They were tears of sorrow, tears of joy, and tears of healing. Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →