New Beginnings (Again!)

Well we have successfully managed to coast through another New Year's Eve party (or lack thereof) and have made our resolutions, half of which are bogus and the other half we've already forgotten or broken two minutes after appointing them to the resolution list. Congratulations, we're right on target!

I have been sadly remiss in posting any blogs since August. Those of you who know me near and dear know why and for those of you who may not yet know, I am once again a single woman. Long story which I will not take time to share. If you must know all the details, you can email me separately for the scoop.

In reflecting back over 2006, I have to admit that not all was steeped in pain, drama, chaos and the packing of boxes. I was able to realize the completion of my second album, "Home" with my partner - our first together, my second total. I learned a lot about myself in terms of where I want to go and who I want to take with me and also that nothing is ever as bad as it seems. I also realized a creative way to make a few extra bucks with my budding "Diva Designs" custom art. I made some new friends in 2006 that I feel certain are life long friends. My immediate family is well and has a roof over their heads. I have a roof over MY head - somehow in the scheme of everyday, it's enough.

Being the spiritual person I am (probably more so than most realize) my daily prayers have turned more towards thanks and praying for those around me that I see need some divine touches. I stand by my theory that for those who may not believe strongly or even at all is due to one major reason: they've never experienced a spiritual moment that forever changes their minds. I have been blessed on many occasions over my 40, almost 41 years, to see the hand of the Almighty speak directly to me. God meets us where we are and He speaks to each of us in ways that are totally designed for us as individuals. How He speaks to me will be totally different than how He speaks to you. Trust me - when He does, you know it and you never have cause to doubt. It's my prayer for all my friends and family to experience His divine touch in some way this year.

As for me? 2007 is going to be about me; not just in what I want but in what I can do for others. I've been given many talents and it's about time everyone starts seeing those. I go forth into this great new year with one prayer for myself....it has become my motto, my chant, my theme if you will. I started repeating it at the end of each prayer I send heavenward a few weeks ago. I can happily report that each day this prayer has been answered in some way. Listen closely as I whisper it's sweet cadence.......lean in now........can you hear it yet?

Let it be better than I expect.