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Spirituality

Universally Loved

Dolly Parton passed away last week. Her legacy of creating opportunities for children almost surpassed her music career, which made it all possible.

In 1995, Dolly created The Imagination Library. This initiative guaranteed that every child received a book every month from birth through age five. This was inspired by her father’s inability to read and write. Over time, more than 300 million books have been given away.

Through her Dollywood Foundation, she promised seventh and eighth graders $500 if they stayed in school and graduated. The dropout rate at one school went from 35% to 6%. The kids had to earn it, and they did.

Dolly Parton did many more worthwhile things with her earnings. Too many to list. Take a moment to look into it. You will be inspired.

Until sundown on Tuesday, September 1st flags are flying at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton. She was such a bright light. It seems like 80 years of Dolly weren’t enough…

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Spirituality

Live Music

There’s nothing like being able to attend a live concert. Music connects us. One of the ways we process our emotions is through great songwriting.

For over twenty years, some performers have been using the stage to share their “great wisdom” about politics they disagree with. I’m not interested. The reason I am there is to get away from the noise of the world for a couple of hours. If I wanted to attend a political rally, I would have chosen that instead.

Entertainment is just that. We want to be entertained. It’s a short vacation from our daily reality. Nowadays it costs a lot of money to attend a concert or sporting event. Keep your unwanted opinions to yourself and just play. Please!

I’ll continue going to live music performances, no doubt. But the political noise should be omitted from the set. I can read and think another time…

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Spirituality, Uncategorized

Art and The Heart

The greatest art is created from the emotional side of the brain. Whether it’s music, theater, a painting or sculpture, feeling inspires the artist.

God is the original Creator. We are his artwork. Each of us is an original masterpiece. None of us are like any other. Even identical twins have different fingerprints! Coincidence? I think not. According to Albert Einstein, “coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.”

Everyone has a creative side. You just have to tap into it. Spend some time focusing on how you feel about things. Do it daily and watch where it goes.

And I encourage you to spend time actively practicing gratitude. Gratitude changes the biochemistry of your brain. You will begin to pay more attention to the art and beauty all around you. It has always been present, but now you notice.

Every morning, physically write down three things you are grateful for. Try this exercise for twenty one days. You will feel different, I promise. Then continue the daily practice.

You can get into your creative side. It might have been dormant for a period of time, but it has never gone away…

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#inspiration

Music

I love music. I always have. Every waking moment there is a song playing in my head.

Concerts unite us. There are carnivores, vegetarians and vegans sitting next to each other, enjoying the groove. Gun lovers and gun grabbers, too. For a couple of hours the world is right.

Pay attention to the lyrics of the music you love. They speak to your inner spirit…

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