Tag Archives: original songs

NEW WAYS OF BEING

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Judy

What does my post title “new ways of being” really mean? I interpret it as allowing myself to change—not because I have to, but because there is still so much left for me to discover. Rather than fearing what lies ahead, I want to make room for possibility. Perhaps growing older can also mean growing freer—finding new ways to experience joy, wonder, and gratitude for simply being alive. Continue reading →

Posted in Healing and Hope | Tagged acoustic guitar, aging, comforting, composing, composing music, Embracing youth, finger-picking guitar, forest, gratefulness, guitar, healing music, Healing song, Idyllwild, inner child, inspirational, legacy, love song, Lowden guitar, lyric composing, optimism, original songs, performing, singer songwriter, songwriting, soothing, Spirit Mountain, staying hopeful, steel string guitar, still a child, survival, transforming music, uplifting, uplifting music, writing collaboration | 7 Comments

GETTING WILD IN IDYLLWILD

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Judy

I am relishing that I followed my own advice. Years ago, I remember writing this sentence on my blog: “My life became exciting, when I chose things that brought me excitement.” I’m so glad I was willing to try this experience. It really opened up many new paths for me. I also had four new songs in development, and that was huge! Continue reading →

Tagged acoustic guitar, composing, composing music, forest, Healing song, hiking, Idyllwild, inner child, lyric composing, optimism, original songs, performing, songwriting, Spirit Mountain, staying hopeful, survival, writing collaboration | 6 Comments

ONE WOMAN’S GRIEF TO HARMONY

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Judy

I was honored recently to be featured in a local newspaper article. I performed at a Compassionate Friends candle lighting ceremony and had no idea it would lead to this beautiful write up by a lovely journalist. Continue reading →

Tagged acoustic guitar, bereavement, Beside Me Always, Candle lighting ceremony, compassionate friends, coping with grief, grief, healing, healing music, hope, hope of healing, Insight Timer, loss of a child, meditation music, original songs, singer songwriter | 17 Comments

PAINFUL MEMORIES ARE IN MY PAST

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Judy

After so many years, I still cried remembering my son. But I was thankful that I had healed – and especially proud that I was able to address those painful memories from my past. I realized then that my tears weren’t about sadness – they were about my gratefulness. Continue reading →