Song of the Week: Blessed - Jill Scott

I chose the live version of this song from her performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live because she's such a dynamic singer & seeing her really opens me up to getting into the feeling place of this song. As you listen, remember that you are just as blessed as she is. The true blessings in life are those things that are irreplacable: joy, laughter, good friends and healthy, happy family. Yes, the material is important as well. That all comes from really getting into the feeling place of those immaterial blessings, though. ;)

Relish Your Genius

Recently, my friend Idil posted something on her FB wall about a mistake that she'd made. She was really hard on herself for not initially seeing how simple the solution to this challenge that she'd been racking her brains over all day long. The challenge she was having was a computer challenge and though she explained both the challenge and it's "simple" solution, I am still unclear on exactly what was going on in her computer world. LOL! I am a point, click and type computer user. Anything more challenging than that is beyond my comprehension. To me, Idil is an absolute genius. (This is not Idil's only area of genius. You'll hear more about her genius in times to come;)) I'm certain that if you don't speak HTML, she's a genius to you as well.

I happen to have been able to do Reiki before my first attunement. I remember explaining the sensations that I'd feel in the palms of my hands as I'd pass by a car accident and pray for the victims, to a friend. She was amazed and then began to explain to me that it sounded as if I was practicing Reiki thought I'd never heard of it before. Since then, I've been attuned twice and I still forget that this is a genius of mine. Whenever I practice, I receive great feedback about how relaxed the participant is.

This brought me to the conclusion that we tend to ignore our genius. Just because it's second nature to you doesn't mean that it's not valuable or magnificent. Whenever I practice Reiki, I receive great feedback about how relaxed the participant is afterwards or how great the energy was. Whenever Idil does something computer related for me, I am simply amazed and extrememly grateful. So, what genius are you ignoring? Honor it and see how life changes for you.

Bonus Song of the Week (Saturday Edition): Lazy Song - Bruno M

Happy Saturday!!! I've had a physically and emotionall full week. I've decided to take Bruno's advice and dedicate my Saturday to 'doing nothing at all.' Give it a shot. See how you feel on Sunday. ;) I call them burn out days and I usually schedule them into my week and month. Burn out days are days of intentional 'down time' meant to avert burn out. I always feel refreshed, energized and full of new and creative ideas at the end of a burn out day.

Song of the Week: The Climb - Miley Cyrus

Last night, my children were watching 'Hannah Montana' the movie & this songcame on. Miley Cyrus is not one of my favorite musicians, so I'd never actually listened to the words to this song before that moment. This certainly belongs on your 'Empress Life' soundtrack. Music is salve for the soul. When life feels challenging or even impossible, remember that "it ain't about how fast (you) get there; ain't about what's waiting on the other side; it's the climb!!!'

Here's your mid-week inspiration:

Butterfly Book Club Discussions Resume!!!

The signs are here: school has started, mornings and evenings are getting cooler, Labor Day's just around the corner. Fall's on its way!!! That means it's time for the Butterfly Book Club to start up again. I'm SO excited about our first selection of the fall.

Go here to find out more about what the first pick is (it's JUICY!!!) and access the link to sign up for the discussions. They're always really delicious. *wiggles eyebrows*

Song of the Week: Get up - Mary Mary

If you're anything like me, you occassionally experience periods of ... blahness where you remember your dreams and passions. A nagging memory is all that they've become, though. On days like that, I find inspiration in songs like this. The rhythym makes me want to move my body and the words stir my soul. This is my kind of affirmation. *giggle*

Here's a little 'hump day' inspiration for you. ;)

Song of the Week: "Beauty in You", Karen Drucker (c) 2007 TayToones Music

Look yourself in the eyes & play this song for yourself. Allow these words to sink deeply into your soul until you believe every word that she's singing here. 'Nuf said. ~Blissings!!!