Tag Archives: uplifting

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

IN EVERY SMILE – PART 3

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Judy

“In Every Smile” is a song that embraces smiles, laughter and love. It is how I want to be thought of – not simply after I’m gone, but in the present. Continue reading →

Posted in Biographical | Tagged courageous, healing, healing music, In Every Smile, Insight Timer, inspiring, Ledges State Park, meditation music, meditation songs, Morpho butterfly, mother daughter, overcoming challenges, uplifting | 15 Comments

VOICES OF HOPE AND RESILIENCE – 9/28/24 INSIGHT TIMER

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Judy

I’m sharing this recording with the hopes than anyone out there struggling with cancer might take away some of the inspirational moments. I certainly did! Continue reading →

Tagged cancer, cancer meditation, cancer support, cancer treatment, coping, healing, hope, Insight Timer, uplifting | 3 Comments

I’VE KEPT MY SMILE THROUGH IT ALL

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Judy

I have been able to deal with challenges because I continue to smile. Occasionally, there are tears. I allow them, because I don’t want to deny any of my feelings anymore. Continue reading →