Tag Archives: songwriting

YOU’LL MAKE IT THROUGH

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Judy

When life holds challenges, the best way for me to get through them is with positivity. I especially appreciate laughter and believe that humor is great way to alleviate stress. Continue reading →

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It has been 32 years since my son Jason died. It wasn’t until after his death that I learned his name meant “healer.” Even though he died a long time ago, there is no escaping the indelible influence he continues to have upon my life Continue reading →

Posted in Healing and Hope | Tagged angel in the sky, anniversary of the heart, Beside Me Always, child's death, death of a child, Friendship, grief, grief and healing, grief bereavement "Loss of a Child", GRIEF RELATED, healing, hope for healing, hope of healing, inspiration, Jason, loss, loss of a child, music and healing, optimism, religious confusion, song lyrics, songwriting | 16 Comments

IN EVERY SMILE – PART 2

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Judy

“See me in every smile . . .”There were so many smiles during my day that proved this. Love was all around me! Continue reading →

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A DATE WITH INSPIRATION

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Judy

It was fun thinking of ideas for this post’s title. I started with “I had a lot of dates.” Another one that didn’t make the cut was: “I’m not out of date; wrinkles can be beautiful!” But the title I chose was very satisfying. Every time I picked up my paintbrush, I had a date with inspiration! Continue reading →

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YOU ARE MY WINGS – PART 3

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Judy

My “Wings” are:
1) the artistic and musical gifts I was born with. But, I have given a gift to myself by exploring them in any way I choose.
2) my vulnerability and willingness to open my heart.
3) the resulting beautiful connections I have made with other hearts that uplift and support me. Continue reading →

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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

THE DOOR TO MY HEART

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Judy

2020 and 2021 gave me the opportunity to create a create a third course for my favorite app, Insight Timer. It is named “Door to My Heart.” Continue reading →

Posted in Insight Timer | Tagged apricots, artist, course, creativity, friendshp, fruit illustrations, hope, Illustration, Insight Timer, inspiration, Judy Unger, meditation music, music and healing, passion fruit, plums, reconnecting, songwriter, songwriting, tomatoes, uplifting music, vulnerability, watercolors | 15 Comments

LET LOVE SHINE A LIGHT

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Judy

I thanked God for my music; it was such sweet comfort and soothed my aching heart. I was in absolute awe that those meditation recordings filling that ICU room were my own creations. I grinned when one of the doctors commented. He said, “All of the staff are in a Zen-like state listening to your music.” Continue reading →

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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 →