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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 →

Posted in Healing and Hope | Tagged acceptance of loss, acknowledging grief, blessings, breast cancer, child loss, creativity, expressing feelings, Friendship, friendship and grief, grateful, healing, healing and grief, hope, inspiration, inspirational, inspirational life, Judy Unger, loss of a child, meditation music, meditation songs, Music, musical inspiration, musical passion, original songs, overcoming grief, passion for music, pediatric cardiology, radiation treatment, songwriting, staying positive, writing | 15 Comments

GONE FOR YEARS AND I STILL CRY

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Judy

“I have a woman here that would like to connect with you. She says you took care of her son who passed away 32 years ago. You even spoke at his funeral. There is much that she would like to share, including the fact that she helps other grieving people.” Continue reading →