Monday, September 25, 2017

(What is) The Jeopardy Blog

Alex, it's great to be here! I'll take "Recording Studio" for 200 please.


What are things on the vocal booth window ledge?


(Voice of host) "That is correct!"

I saw this random collection of items as I took my place behind the microphone this week and thought, "I LOVE THIS PLACE!" Looking further beyond the glass, I saw speakers, cables, keyboards, a big industrial shelf filled with drums, and a few musicians taking a break in between sound check and their evening show. Where else in the world would I see this combination of items and people? It meant I was in my favorite place, with my favorite people, doing what I love. It was the best!

#FindWhatYouLove #MoreOfThatPlease


Here's to doing what you love!

Namaste,
T


Monday, September 18, 2017

Gimme A Break

I don't need encouragement, validation, pats on the back or anything like that. I just want to tell the truth. I was weary. I'd had enough, was completely worn out and felt like my composure was slipping. There were simply too many things to do and not enough time or nearly enough sleep. I ran into a friend to whom I immediately began spewing out my exasperation. She said I needed a break. I disagreed. "What I NEED, is to get my work done." I was seriously stressed.

I headed home and started racing around like a maniac trying to get a thousand things done in the time it would normally take to do only ten things. After a while I noticed the clock (5:39pm). Evening service would start at 6pm and I had just enough time to get there. ("But all the unfinished work," my brain chided me.) I flipped a coin. (Heads, so off to church I went.)



I arrived just before 6pm and noticed that a whole series of texts mysteriously vanished from my phone as if to say, "forget all about this." (Alright.) During the meditation I thought I might fall apart. I felt tears well up in my eyes as I just sat there quietly and tried to "get in tune with my heart" as the minister instructed. My heart had HAD it. I was running on empty and my heart felt it.

Amazingly and almost instantly I realized an answer. (I didn't even know I had a question!) I was not at the mercy of circumstance. It didn't matter how little time I had or what curve balls came at me. I was not powerless. I would get through. I just knew it. I was certain.

It sounds simple enough, but that little quiet break was exactly what I needed. It really only took a few minutes. I stayed for the whole service anyway, but after five minutes or so of meditation I was good.

So I guess my friend was right. I'm glad I ran into her. I'm grateful for her instruction and for the logistical ability to take that break. It truly did wonders.

Namaste,
T

Monday, September 11, 2017

The Non-Blog...

Instead of reading/writing this blog today...

Let's spend that time in prayer or quiet meditation to send Love, Strength and Hope to all those affected by the severe weather from hurricanes Irma and Harvey. #Faith #Love


Namaste,
T

Monday, September 4, 2017

Seek and Ye Shall Find

It was a good week. We relocated back to the NYC area and after months of physical therapy I finally made it back to the gym. (#KeepGoing!) We met friends for a lovely brunch and made some new friends too. I even took the little guy to the beach!

One standout thing was that every time I sought out some bit of wisdom or guidance - it came. There were some great posts and connections that came at just the perfect time. (<Smile> Isn't that always the way? Don't we find exactly what it is we're looking for?)

So, this week I'm going to look out at the endless sea of possibilities. (#ImGoingWithThat)


Thanks to all the hard workers who inspired and created today's holiday! Enjoy your Labor Day everyone! xo


Namaste,
T