Okay. This great pic of Neil Diamond–the soulful enchanter who can still capture the masses–is floating around on Facebook.
Best thing? I’m now listening to “Sweet Caroline,” and feeling darned sweet. Hallelujah. Yes, there are personal issues that could translate into a crown-of-thorns, but thoughts matter.
Where do you want your thoughts to be?
It’s about free will. Taking charge instead of being dragged helpless to the dark side. Think positive may sound corny, but upbeat brainwaves are often the greatest act of charity. To ourselves and others. Music–that’s melody and lyrics–fuels imagination. It helps alleviate those tensions that bunch our shoulders, block creativity, foment hate–another baddie to be avoided at all cost–and give us premature wrinkles. The wrinkles that crease our character and need ironing out are better avoided.
Indulge yourself–an act of pure charity!
Prevention is worth a pound of cure, right?
Okay, so I didn’t get the wording right. I “think” that’s not a big deal. (Get the idea?)
So think on that. Do you want to be positive? Create great BOOKS and an even better life? Tap into the soulful sounds of Neil Diamond or whatever artist takes you there. Wherever that happy place might be. FYI: Audio STAY-cations may be beneficial for your health. And the happiness of others!
Honestly? I write about real women battling for their happily-ever-after. You know the kind. Look in the mirror. Deadly choices that demand faith feature in my romantic suspenses. Personal demons, defeated by embracing self, haunt my clean romances. My head, too. Kicking those snark monsters to the curb is a must do for every heroine. Heroes, too. I'm no sexist.
Fun and frolic are what's for dinner in my sweet shorts. (Short stories, although my shorts have been known to frolic, but don't spread that around :^)
When not writing, which is almost never, I get cozy with my forever friend. My husband Greg, aka: The Grinch Who Stole My Mattress. I also love to harangue my three grown and flown children. Wonder why they left home? I don't. But my spooky little kitty named Boo and her alter ego Peanut (Formerly known as the Anti-Boo) keep me feeling loved. They may be in it for the tuna. Follow me on social media and sign up for my newsletter and you'll be able to clue me in soon enough. I can't wait!!
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4 thoughts on “Audio STAY-Cation. The best little getaway that takes you where you SHOULD go!”
Music truly is powerful! I’m glad Neil is uplifting your day!
Thanks, Trish. God is GREAT. I need to remember that. So many little things can — and do — drag me down. I appreciate your friendship, sisterhood, and struggle. Keep up the GREAT work in the positivity department. Our prayers are with you ;^)
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Music truly is powerful! I’m glad Neil is uplifting your day!
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Thanks, Trish. God is GREAT. I need to remember that. So many little things can — and do — drag me down. I appreciate your friendship, sisterhood, and struggle. Keep up the GREAT work in the positivity department. Our prayers are with you ;^)
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My mother LOVES Neil Diamond!! Has forever!Sent from Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
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I’ve been LOVING him all day. Thank goodness for YouTube. And big-hair histories. Can’t get enough. Thanks for stopping by, friend ;^)
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