Making of My Music: Tempest
"Tempest" was one of the first songs that I wrote fairly quickly. It was during the time right before I delved into my first romantic relationship. We bonded over music and challenged each other to write a song. I was processing some of the feelings I had and my tendency to keep them to myself. Eventually, I did share some of the songs I wrote with him and he shared some of his with me. Music was something we bonded over, yet the relationship wasn't meant to last. Later the
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Making of My Music: Inside Out
Another song I wrote a few years ago while I was completing my masters degree. I was feeling a bit edgy and frustrated with things. I feel it reflects the inner battle I have, believing in my self-worth and wanting better for myself. However, I can get trapped in anxiety and envious thoughts. It is a repetitive cycle that happens in mind, and I know it isn’t healthy. I think this comes through musically with the repetitive loop that starts in the beginning. The chorus ackn
Jan 312 min read
Deathbed Playlists: Music at End of Life
Happy New Year! Part of me thought I should do a motivational review of a peppy song to get us ready for the New Year. Definitely excited for 2026. Yet, I have been wanting to reflect on a special playlist: the deathbed playlist. In a way, it is also motivating and inspiring. As a hospice/death worker, facing the death of others has a significant impact on my desire to live a full and meaningful life. In my life there have been special songs that hold great meaning for me a
Jan 43 min read
The Virtue of Humility: A Humbling Fertility Experience
The Autumn season, with its emphasis on balance and continued surrender to the cycle of the seasons, has me reflecting on the Wiccan virtue of humility. Humility can be defined as: the quality of having a modest view of one's value or importance. freedom from pride or arrogance the absence of any feelings of being better than others In general, it is the state of being humble, which is essential for growing and learning as part of the Wiccan path. Coveners must be humble as
Oct 29, 20254 min read
Likeable Libra
I am way behind on getting this post together, but it is technically still Libra season, which runs from Sept 21/23 through Oct 21/22/23 depending on the resource. As I mentioned in my Autumn Equinox post, Libra heralds the Autumn season encouraging us to reflect on balance. The symbol of scales represents Libra, which some say harkens back to when Egyptians weighed the harvest or the Babylonian belief that after death we weigh our vices and virtues. Libra’s mantra is “I ba
Oct 21, 20253 min read
The Autumn Equinox: Celebrating Compassion
The wheel of the year turns again as we meet the Autumn Equinox. Like the Spring Equinox, this day brings equal day and equal night. In the spring we planted the seeds of our hopes and longings for the year ahead. At the Autumn Equinox we continue to harvest and be thankful for what we have gained and accomplished. Many celebrate the Autumn Equinox much like Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States. It is a time to share time with loved ones, enjoy the foods of the h
Sep 17, 20253 min read
Virtuous Virgo
From August 23rd through September 22nd, we are in Virgo season. Virgo is the mutable Earth sign that is versatile and grounded in practicality. Virgo’s symbol is the Virgin, sometimes considered the maiden or priestess. She is holding a sheaf of wheat and is often depicted with wings. In ancient times, virgins were known as “those who belonged to themselves.” (Nicholas). They often served in temples and were known for their devotion and dedication to their deities, but also
Sep 6, 20253 min read
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