Music has enhanced and saved my life on more than one occasion. The Covid lockdown has given me more forced reflective time, and that’s certainly worked to my benefit. I’ve considered priorities, focused on music, writing and community service, and am concentrating on how I might best nurture and share my gifts. Music will always play an important role in my life balance. This Mosey Commentary will help you better understand my appreciation for the power of music…in most of our lives.
Read moreWow! What a horrible year we’re leaving. And while there are many reasons for New Year optimism, we’ve got lots of work to do as individuals and as engaged members of community if we’re to rise to our New Year’s occasion. We’ll need to be well informed and our healthiest best to serve ourselves, those dear to us and our communities. In this Mosey commentary, I reflect inspiration from Ann Richards and Tom Brokaw to spark my Better Angel New Year quest. Join me to see if some of this resonates. WISHING A HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Read moreLeadership Austin is celebrating its 40th anniversary and it has much to celebrate. The program, initially sponsored by the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, has identified, trained and placed hundreds of well-trained and motivated “community trustees” throughout the community. The expanding alumni base can be found in prominent leadership positions in Austin government, non-profits, business and education. As an alum myself, I can attest to the importance of the program in nurturing a leadership base that can leverage many constructive resources. I’m proud to join others in celebrating this notable anniversary. CONGRATS, LEADERSHIP AUSTIN!
Read moreCreative expression can enhance/save your life. It has mine. In “The Artist’s Way,” Julia Cameron observes that we’re all gifted, but many of us never realize our gifts. Many blocks, real and imagined, often keep us from fully realizing, or even identifying our creative possibilities. There are many tools and paths that can open our hearts, minds and spirit to a fuller, more colorful and rewarding life. Join me as I discuss these options, and relate how I’ve sought to walk the talk. It’s never too late to explore your creative potential. Your Friend in the Mirror will thank you, and your family and friends will be glad you considered, “Who ya gonna be, when you get to be you?”
Read moreMusic is important to most of us, but many of us have lost touch with those songs that have been highlights of our evolving lives. With music as one of my most important influences, I sought to reclaim those key songs from throughout my life and build a library for easy access and reference. These comments highlight my process, and may inspire you to do the same. These anxious times necessitate our seeking nurturing resources to help our life balance. Music works for me. Read on and see how it might better serve you.
Read moreWe’re often challenged with writing our obituaries as a way to consider our life significance to date. To give us the opportunity to reflect and change course, if we want to achieve better in our remaining time on this good earth. There are different ways to accomplish this life audit. I was recently given one in a creative charitable effort. Come join me and see if you don’t find this experience helpful. We each live our own unique story. Come consider how you might tell yours.
Read moreLife WILL be tough, but we’ve got choices. And we can choose to make the most of our lives, while adjusting to life’s changes. I love the admonishment to “live out loud,” and that’s a faithful personal practice, knowing that life’s serious challenges will require enough serious attention. In this Mosey Commentary, I’m including some suggestions that work for me. Hope you’ll find them helpful. LET’S MOSEY!
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