Drea: "New York Jazz Exchange"

Drea: "New York Jazz Exchange": 2 years. How time flies. Well, let's catch up, I graduated with a music degree from Boston University in January. (Yay)! Finally....

"New York Jazz Exchange"

2 years. How time flies. Well, let's catch up, I graduated with a music degree from Boston University in January. (Yay)! Finally. I went through wisdom tooth surgery, and am (ouch) still dealing with it. It zaps my energy, but I am prayerfully healing and regaining my energy back. I have played for a few artists, met a few new people, and am currently gaining and losing some along the way. My journey has been quite an interesting one. Still walking on my path and experiencing life. Still discovering what is and is not for me. Being in New York for about six years, o how I miss the culture. Well, the Universe bought a piece of New York, right back into my path. In a small tiny church in the South, New York came back. It felt great. The artistic freedom, culture, and open mindedness, all came back. I felt it. Even, recorded with New York for about four hours. This all happened because of connection. A super cool musician friend of mine, asked if a friend of his, could sit in, and record while visiting. I am always seeking to take chances for the sake of art, and creating something to spread great vibrations and healing into the universe. After I got the go ahead, I was stoked. I had so much fun jamming with this guy, and the whole crew just sitting, feeling like the whole experience is making us all better. All the things I wanted to do, the Universe is bringing it.  Everything I desired, is coming to me. I don't have to chase it, it is appearing in my path. Super grateful. We talked a while about spirituality, pain, philosophy, and other things. Sharing on that level was super cool. Grateful for the experience and looking forward to continuing to expand. Nothing like having time to exhale and breathe. Relaxing and  listening to the art of a wonderful creative I've had a chance to share and experience with. Check out www.thenyje.com. The New York Jazz Exchange. Track #3 "The Pearl" is my favorite. There are a lot of wonderful cuts on this project.  If you love jazz, you will love this album.

Applause......

I am, who I am. I am never satisfied. I am constantly looking at ways to better me. I want to grow in a way that is healthy for my life, and my forward direction. I try everyday to work on myself. When I hear of someone getting caught up in something, or making headlines, I turn to look at me. I say, I could have been in that situation.  How can I work on myself? What do I need to work on to make me a better me? At any given time, the same thing could happen to me. Breathe. Take a deep breath. You have your own living to do.

When you do something considered pleasing to others, applause can come. It is a great to hear the applause. Yet, with applause, this means, someone is always watching you. You can be the difference between life and death for someone. You can inspire and motivate someone. You can be the voice, to the voice less just because you are who you are. You are authentically you, no matter the applause.

 Don't get distracted by the applause. The same ones applauding you now, can be the same ones there, waiting on you to fall. When you know you have given your best, the applause won't compare to the mastery you have completed within yourself. We are all striving to become better. We are all striving to be understood. When you are focused on pleasing others all the time, you place your self-worth into the hands of someone else and their judgment. Place your self-worth back in your hands. Your emotions are there for a reason. When they come, feel the lesson. I can remember sitting in the middle of someone giving a speech, saying to myself, this is not right for me. This is completely wrong for me. Every one else around me was applauding, and cheering. Yet, every emotion within me, said "No." You do not have to applaud nor congratulate this. Do not applaud it. It is wrong for you.

I was quite aware of how I felt about it. At that moment, I was proud of myself. I listened to my inner voice. I did not go with the crowd just because everyone else was. I knew it was something that did not resonate with me. It felt great that I recognized my inner voice. We all have our own authentic voice, no matter the applause. As I journey through life, my inner voice grows stronger. I am striving to move closer to the compassion and wisdom of my voice everyday. The applause should hopefully only compliment that.

Until Next Time,

Peace,

D.

Besame Mucho...Vive!

Life is an adventure. Kiss it a lot. This song, I absolutely love. It talks about a lover who wants to kiss a lot, never wanting to give up. There can be so many things trying to stop you from looking life straight in the face and loving it. A kiss of life can awaken the passion in you to live again. You have an opportunity everyday to find the authentic you. When you meet the authentic you, kiss everyday. The authentic you, aligns with the core of your soul. Harmony, peace, and sharing in  the reverence of life.  No matter who hurts you, or tries to put you down, you can be an amazing lover of life. Kiss it a lot. Besame Mucho. Well Until Next Time,


Peace,

D.

Know...Your Worth...

Thinking. Listening. Know. Realizing that you can smile inside because you know. The great Steve Biko once stated, "the greatest weapon of an oppressor is your mind." In a world of distractions, you can still yet,  know who you are. You can believe that the people who are suppose to be in your life, will be there. When you want to know, just give it some time, the story will reveal itself. Know that when you know, you value your worth. Life presents that lesson to you as you walk. What is for you, your inner self will respond to it. When you know, you can already gauge what or whom will slowly fade from your life. The peace within keeps you safe in a storm of chaos.  Love is constant. Love is consistent. Love is real. Every part of your being speaks when love is present. It resonates. When you experience your worth, you get to visit with your true light within. When you know your worth, you can live in the home of an open heart with true intimacy. Well until next time,


Peace,

D.

Hey! Ova Here...

Hey! Yoo hoo! Attention can play an important role on your journey. Life presents lessons to us each day. What lessons are you paying attention to? As we go through life, we all want to be heard. If we look on social media sites, we can see that. I can remember being in class, raising my hand amongst other students. If I did not get noticed by a teacher, I would get angry but find a way to get my teacher"s attention. I remember losing at something. As a kid, I did not like to lose. As a big kid, I still don't. My mom was told that I had unsportsmanlike behavior. I would throw stuff, kick my desk, do all kind of spontaneous dirt when I did not win. My attention was focused on winning, which was great. The lesson I had to learn from the experience was much greater though. I didn't have to be a complete ass if I didn't win. I would be ok. I would just have to work harder next time.

I love watching my favorite team in sports. I feel sorry for someone"s ears if we were in the same room and my team was playing. My attention is focused. No question who I am cheering for. I want
my team to win. My energy is at an all time high. I am focused. I am in my zone the moment the game starts. You can see the coaches get angry at certain referee calls. I can even read their lips and recognize every "wondrous" expressive word they use on the planet when they don't like a call. It is intense. It is loud. The communication is clear. The referee heard every word and can sometimes throw a penalty flag for the "wondrous" array of expressive words...:) 

I can be a bit of a hermit, at times. I can scream too! I like my space. Cranky can be my middle name. I may think about pushing you off the see-saw if we were ever on the playground.  It's cool though. Im still growing,  just trying to express. Well until next time,

Peace,

D

Clearing Out....

It's that time again. Time to clear out some things. Each time I look at my space, I get rid of things. Things that just take up space, stand out. I started clearing out things years ago and I do it more often than ever. When I look at how much better my space looks and feel, it makes a world of difference. It can extend to toxic relationships, and things around you that bring you down. Higher vibrational space is attracting so much more these days. Clothes I no longer wear, I can give to a charity center. I help someone less fortunate, and make my space more efficient. How neat is that? Well until next time,

Peace,

D.