Tag Archives: loss of a mom

I LONG TO ESCAPE

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Judy

I couldn’t believe that I had ended up in this situation all because of slipping while hiking. My glorious dream of walking again in the sunshine would just have to wait a little longer. Continue reading →

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TAKE ME AWAY – PART 3

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Judy

Last week I began recording my new instrumental late at night. The serenity of recording at 4 a.m. is amazing. It is also hard work and sometimes my hand becomes numb. I have to stop and shake it out for a few minutes because I can’t feel it. Continue reading →

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MY SHINING STAR-PART 3

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Judy

I won’t let the musical magic in my life die. Pursuing my dream was never about making money. It was and still is about helping people heal as I share my heart. Continue reading →

Posted in Healing and Hope, Insight Timer | Tagged acoustic guitar, composing, creativity, grief, Grief and Bereavement, grief bereavement "Loss of a Child", GRIEF RELATED, guitar, haunting melody, having hope, healing from grief, healing music, hope, hope of healing, hopeful and optimistic, hopelessness, I hear your voice, I'll hold onto our dream forever, in my heart, Insight Timer, inspiration, Judy Unger, longing for love, loss, loss of a mom, love, lovesong, lyric development, lyric writing, lyrics, maintaining hope, meditation music, Music, music and healing, my shining star, optimism, original songs, performing, projecting love, sadness, shining star, singing, song, song arrangement, songwriter, songwriting, the stars above, uplifting music, writing | 5 Comments

MY SHINING STAR-PART 2

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Judy

One day, I found my dream again. Even though I have tears when I imagine the dream of how I wished my son had lived, I am grateful for my love for him. He fuels my heart with joy when I create the music that I love. Continue reading →

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WHEN LIFE HOLDS PAIN

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Judy

I lit a candle to remember my mother on the anniversary of her death one year ago. Continue reading →

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MY DOUBT IS SOMETHING I CANNOT DENY

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Judy

My newest song is dedicated to many special people in my life. At this moment, I am praying for my friend, Magda G. who suffers dreadfully with multiple sclerosis and for Marilyn B. who is my inspiration as she fights multiple myeloma. Continue reading →

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I WANT TO BELIEVE IN YOU

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Judy

With the pain in my eyes, everything is harder for me. But I feel tremendous energy and purpose again and for that I am grateful. Continue reading →

Posted in Princess Stories | Tagged audio book, Audio book recording, composing, confidence, creativity, doubt, doubts about God, faith in God, faith vs. doubt, God, guitar, haunting melody, having hope, healing from grief, hope, hope of healing, hopeful and optimistic, hopelessness, inspiration, Judy Unger, loss, loss of a mom, lyric development, lyric writing, lyrics, maintaining hope, melody, muse, Music, music and healing, optimism, original songs, positive outlook, positive thinking, sadness, singing, song, songwriter, songwriting, staying positive, The Princess, uplifting music, writing | 3 Comments

TAKE ME AWAY – PART 2

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Judy

My new song “Take Me Away” life was like a soft blanket over my entire day. It surrounded me with sweet notes and a melody that took away all of my sadness. Continue reading →

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TAKE ME AWAY – PART 1

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Judy

It’s hard for me to understand how I am such a passionate songwriter when I seldom consciously choose to write a song. I cannot compose a new song by simply playing my guitar and wishing for it to appear. A song unfolds for me, and it usually happens at a time when I’m very discouraged. It all starts with a magical moment. Continue reading →