Who am I?
I have felt the realism of getting older in 2023. This old body is slowing down as I enter a new phase of living. Much of the “Who am I?” is still the same, but with a few softer changes as I begin to think about 2024. I am…
* A singer-songwriter and lover of music
* A short story author and emerging screenwriter (nothing sold yet!)
* A painter (working on it!)
* A podcaster (too much fun!)
* A wife to a wonderful, kind husband
* A mother of 1 brilliant daughter + 2 exceptional stepchildren
* An empath and mystic who dreams prophetically
* A curious creative seeker about (too) many things
* A silly person who believes that kindness is a the most important force in the universe
What Shines?
All things beautiful, including babies. Spirituality and the Metaphysical. Cinema. God. Art. Teaching & mentoring others to live more vibrantly.
What’s on deck now?
PURPOSE. I’m moving to the end of 2023 with a greater sense of purpose. The act of living gracefully as we age (which few people talk about) is about reviewing what I’ve done so far in this life, conquering any left-over fears and getting some real stuff figured out. I’m finally coming to terms with who I am and what I still have to do. Not pushing forward, like I did in my 30’s, but taking a softer approach, and adopting an ease of being that still challenges me to live vibrantly.
Some ideas on how to “soften”
…less TV news and scrolling through my phone, taking more baths, cleaning my house with ease and regularity, striving to bring more awareness into each moment, getting a good nights sleep, lessing anxiety with meditation breaks throughout the day, spending more time just sitting quietly drinking fancy teas, breathing in rounds of 10, and choosing to stop everything and go out for a meal with a cherished friend when I can.
What I value
Love & Peace - across the planet. Please. Human rights for all. Music. Storytelling. Reading. Nature. Learning.
What I admire
Artists who strive for excellence in their work and who live well. Philanthropists. The bravery of racial pioneers.
What’s happening NOW
As we all know, the world is changing rapidly and we are in transition personally and globally. Although the world seems to be going beserk at the moment, I do my best to nest into creating a better life for myself with more love and less reaction to the negative. It’s a challenge everyday. Creativity helps me focus and so I’ve always got some new creative thing I’m working on. Each day I think about being better, striving for what is good and honoring myself with less fear and more love.
We are in the mist of a global shift. The best thing we can do now is to take care of our inner worlds, watch our thoughts and think about what will make us happier. And be good to each other.
Work
We continue to keep writing songs at our company, Love and Laughter Music Group and I keep noodling about new ways to serve singer-songwriters better. My new podcast is so challenging and great - I really love doing it. Otherwise, I’m consumed most days with admin functions and talking to songwriters and musicians. I got a chance to sing more this year, and that was a good thing too.
All that being said, I’m probably living my best life right now. (I’m a complainer by nature, so I probably won’t acknowledge this fact for about five years from now)
Meanwhile, I’m setting up some soft goals for 2024.
Wishing you all the best as we scurry into the future. Take care of yourself and I encourage you to pick a word or phrase that resonates with you.
Keep this word or phrase close to your heart and visit it often. Mine is “More Love in 24”.
- Lisa
Updated: November 01, 2023