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Sergei Polunin Dances to Hozier’s ‘Take Me To Church’

February 12, 2015

This last Sunday, Annie Lennox and Hozier wowed the Grammy audience performing Hozier‘s breakout hit ‘Take Me To Church’ coupled with Annie Lennox singing Screamin Jay Hawkins ‘I Put a Spell On You,’ which is on her latest CD, Nostalgia.

Hozier and Lennox teaming was all the rage on the internet, managing to go viral very quickly on social media websites, Twitter and Facebook. That was where I first saw it, as I don’t have cable. The short finale clip of Annie Lennox was what drew me to find a video of the full performance, and when I did, I discovered Hozier. I was quickly drawn into the lyrics and arrangement of ‘Take To Me To Church,’ and Hozier’s performance.

The latest mashup of Hozier’s brilliant song, ‘Take Me To Church’ is this incredible dance performance by Russian ballet dancer, Sergei Polunin.

Enjoy… (more…)

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Daily Affirmations: Lessons

February 9, 2015

I work each day to release negative thoughts and habits that hold me back in this life. Today, I re-mind myself that I have the power to change my life and overcome the adversities that hold me back. Our lives are filled with learning experiences, lessons that come to us when least expected. The toughest of those lessons come as the adversities in our lives. I know that if I work to change how I re-act and move through tough experiences, I learn the greatest lessons.

stage poolNamaste… Pamela

Photo: Stage Pool at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey

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Daily Affirmation: The Road to Success

February 6, 2015

There are many attributes that fall into the category of the keys to success. For some people success comes easier than others. Those of us who work hard for our success know the importance of cultivating our ambition, determination and will, towards our life goals.

Today, I re-mind myself, that with faith, trust and hope that my goals are heading towards success, coupled with motivation, passion and inspiration, I can and will attain the success I desire. The first step is believing in myself. There is no room for self-doubt on the road to success. Today, I let me passion for my life’s calling drive me.

refuge roadNamaste… Pamela

Photo: Refuge Road at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey

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Susan Tedeschi: 700 Houses (LIVE)

February 5, 2015

Every time I hear this song, 700 Houses, by Susan Tedeschi, I get chills… This is a great live version from the Cazorla Blues Festival on July 25th, 2009:

700 Houses is on Susan Tedeschi’s 2008 release, Back To The River. Her music, whether from her solo career, or with her husband Derek Trucks, in their acclaimed Tedeschi Tricks Band, always speaks to me. In fact, I listen to Tedeschi Trucks frequently to find inspiration before I sit down to write. I find that a little sing along with Susan, goes a long way to tune my voice for the page.

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Daily Affirmations: Letting Go

storm sandy pointIt is very difficult sometimes to let go. We hold on to many issues and past transgressions in our lives, that serve only to keep storms brewing in our minds. And then, in our moments of weakness, those things of the past creep into the framework of our mind and the storm clouds blow in.

Today, I re-mind myself that the process of letting going is an ongoing practice, and forgiveness is a major part of that process. Each time I begin to think of the past and lay blame, I recognize that in order to let go, I must forgive all, including myself, for the past that did not go as I had hoped it would. The past is past. We can not change that. We can in the present work daily on letting go and forgiveness. If we don’t, we keep storms brewing in our hearts and minds.

Namaste… Pamela

Photo: Storm at Sandy Point, Plum Island, MA ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey

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Daily Affirmations: The Ebb and Flow of our Lives

February 4, 2015

sandy point facing southAs the ocean’s tides draw out each it is a splendid reminder of the ebb and flow of our lives. Waiting for the tide to draw back or to come in reminds us daily of both the need to accept the ebb and flow of life, and the importance of practicing patience in our lives.

Today, I re-mind myself that there is a time for everything to come to fruition, and that time is not set by our clock, but the clock of the universe. The goals that I set, the desires that I resolve to bring to life, will all come in time. Patience is required to see these and all things through. Change is constant, I know I must ebb and flow with it.

Namaste… Pamela

Photo: Low Tide at Sandy Point, Plum Island, MA ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey

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Sometimes I muse and I ramble because I can... I muse about life and things that matter to me...

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