Tag Archives: original songs

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 →

Posted in Healing and Hope, Insight Timer | Tagged anniversary of the heart, audio book, Beside Me Always, child's death, composing, creativity, death of a child, grief, grief and healing, GRIEF RELATED, guitar, healing, healing music, hope for healing, hope of healing, Insight Timer, inspiration, Jason, Judy Unger, loss, loss of a child, meditation music, Music, music and healing, music recording, optimism, original songs, performing, songwriting | 10 Comments

AT THIS VERY MOMENT

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Judy

I celebrate many things. At the top of my list is my health. I can see well enough to drive, paint and play tennis. I can sing my heart out to a loving audience anytime I want to. I have amazing children whom I adore. All three are close to me, despite the physical distance with two of them. My deceased son, Jason, continues to live on in my music and songs. Continue reading →

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AMONG HER TREASURED MEMORIES

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Judy

Treasured memories sustain me and my sweet story is filled with metaphors. Camellia flowers remind me of my beautiful blossoming daughter. The life cycle of hummingbirds are touching, as I watch my three children spread their wings and fly. It is simply a joy to share my heart musings, imagery and songs. Continue reading →

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SOMEONE TO LOVE YOU – PART 3

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Judy

Beyond the love I have for my children, I am practicing self-love. My devotion to following my passion is a gift I have given myself. I am overjoyed that my songs and words have comforted and touched so many people. I have found my way home because of music. The love in my heart takes me there. Continue reading →

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CLOSE TO MY HEART

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Judy

My blessings overwhelm me. I find myself whispering this: Thank you, God, for my wonderful children – for my beautiful music and songs – for my continued healing. Despite having an avulsion fracture on top of my broken fibula – I am going to be okay. Continue reading →

Posted in Broken ankle, Healing and Hope, Insight Timer | Tagged acoustic guitar, ankle fracture, ankle surgery, avulsion fracture, Broken ankle, comforting music, composing, creativity, Dealing with pain, expressing feelings, farewell song, Friendship, friendshp, grief, guitar, guitar and piano, healing and grief, healing music, hope, hope of healing, Insight Timer, inspiration, Judy Unger, loss, meditation music, meditationmusic4you, Music, music and healing, musical comfort, optimism, original songs, performing, recovery, singing, songwriter, songwriting, support, uplifting music, vulnerability, x-ray | 5 Comments

WINGS TO FLY

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Judy

What I suffered through I won’t forget.
Pain that made me cry, gave me wings to fly Continue reading →

Posted in Broken ankle, Healing and Hope | Tagged 60th birthday, acoustic guitar, ankle fracture, ankle surgery, autumn leaves, Broken ankle, cortisone shot, Dealing with pain, Friendship, guitar, guitarist, having hope, healing music, hope, hopeful and optimistic, in the past, inspiration, Judy Unger, loss, lyrics, maintaining hope, Music, music and healing, optimism, original songs, singing, song, song arrangements, songwriter, songwriting, support groups, tears, tennis friendship, uplifting music, vulnerability | 16 Comments

IT’S OKAY TO CRY AWHILE

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Judy

I was listening to my song “In Every Smile.” Even though I sang those words to my children, I heard my parents saying those words to me. Despite the hot pain throbbing on both sides of my ankle, I kept going. I thought about my mother and father and I heard their comforting voices. I could feel their presence; they were on either side, holding me up. Continue reading →

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IN THE PAST – PART 2

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Judy

My journey is not about where I will go. My past is behind me and my dreams are right in front of me. Continue reading →

Posted in Broken ankle, Healing and Hope | Tagged acoustic guitar, ankle fracture, ankle surgery, artist, be my own best friend, being your own best friend, Broken ankle, escape through music, freedom, Friendship, guitar, guitarist, having hope, healing music, hope, hopeful and optimistic, in the past, inspiration, Judy Unger, loss, lyrics, maintaining hope, Music, music and healing, optimism, original songs, singing, song, song arrangements, songwriter, songwriting, tears, tennis friendship, uplifting music, vulnerability | 5 Comments

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 →