Today's Moment...

January 18...

Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in God’s world by mistake.

Before we are able to learn, we must become teachable. The realization that everyone and everything has a purpose allows us to open our minds to the possibility of change. If we accept the fact that everything is as it is suppose to be at this very moment, we will free our minds and spirits to learn life’s lessons of the now.

Moment by moment, I will accept the reality of my burned pot: it may prevent my house from burning down tomorrow.

tlcoriginals...

let go of my EGO!

am convinced that this is what stands between me and you and me and God...am just as certain that the me i thought i was is illusion. to recreate my life, God has to rid me of all my illusions...(God's time, not mine). this is that 4th step...i always thought i had to be perfect, and had convinced myself that i was pretty darn close! so, imagine my surprise, when that illusion began to fall down around itself...haha! never was very good at dealing with rejection and criticism...getting better at it, as i am having to be real with me...it is really all about attatchments and expectations...things i know today that i have absolutely no control over. even ridding myself of my difficulties, like self-centeredness and the like, is ultimately up to God. even the willingness to have God do this, comes from...yep! GOD. i had to be willing before i could be willing...God has made that possible today...even if it is a small start...it is a start. this thing too is done in layers. don't think i could take the whole truth at once...God knows that, and has always...and still is...giving me what i need...just for today.

pretty down on myself, but not getting trapped by it...looking at my part in my life and it's messes...taking responsibility for my behaviour...in short...am finally growing up...growing up is hard when you are young and suppose to be going through these things...well, at least i am still young at heart! and yes it is hard, but God knows my every need...everything is the way it is suppose to be...even me!

many blessings, star.

Today's Moment...

January 17...

The sun will set today and rise tomorrow, with or without me—or will it?

The only thing that we can be absolutely certain of is NOW...There is a space referred to as existence. If we are not living life each moment to its fullest, then we are hibernating in the space. Our lives are but journeys through our designated space in time. To live is to travel, and to adventure. Life as we know it could be gone in the blink of an eye...

Moment by moment, I will journey through the rising and the setting of each sun that God gives me. I will live and travel through adventure, in the space that is now.

tlcoriginals...

Today's Moment...

January 16...

If you could capture a moment in time, which would it be?

Many of us throw our lives away chasing after dreams that are not real, or recapturing moments already lived. While we are running back and forth from yesterday to tomorrow, we are missing out on what is in between: a miracle is in progress!

Moment by moment, I will capture the now. It is the only thing I am guaranteed.

tlcoriginals...

still jazzed...

my little gig went very well...it had been a year and a half since i performed there, so it was nice to be back. saw some familiar faces, as The BlueBird Cafe now spotlights artists in recovery every Sunday, right before the songwriters segment. that was a very nice surprise. the music was great, the place was so packed that many had to stand outside...and they did...saw some music friends from when i use to host my own songwriters night, and also from participating in other writer nights and open mics. there was no desire to drink...i always have gotten pretty high just off music...i will be back at the BlueBird some time in July...i have been pretty jazzed still all day, and inspired to write songs about recovery. whatever it takes! i am so grateful for my sobriety right now. my past life has mostly been insane...fantastic highs and dramatic lows...just for today, i feel as if i know what it means to be sane...

keeping it real...star.

God's Grace...

but for the Grace of God, there i go...
you use to be me...body, mind and soul...alone;
but for the Grace of God...

take one step at a time,
to heal the body, soul, and mind,
do it for a moment at a time...
God's Way is the only Way,
to make it through another day,
all you'll ever need is God's Grace...

accept this Gift, that God has given you...
there's nothing more you'll ever have to do...
Grace gives you strength and guidance as you pray...
moment by moment, Grace carries you through each day...
our every step, is only by God's Grace.

use to be i was just like you,
confused about what i thought i had to do,
surrendering everything is Grace too...
Willingness is where to begin,
Becoming What You've Always Been,
there is nothing you can't face in God's Grace...

accept this Gift, God has given you...
there's nothing more you'll ever have to do...
Grace gives you strength and guidance as you pray...
moment by moment, Grace carries you through each day...
our every step, is only by God's Grace...

but for the Grace of God...
there i go...
here is a miracle...body, mind and soul...whole;
moment by moment, Grace carries me through each day...
my every step, is only by God's Grace...

tlcoriginals...

God's Grace just gave me this...

Today's Moment...

January 15...

All of our yesterdays have prepared us for today...

Whether we realize it or not, and whether we accept it or not, is up to us. The fact still remains that we can draw on our past experiences and find the strength to endure anything that God allows, just for today...

Moment by moment, I will make a firm foundation on which to build my future tomorrows...

tlcoriginals...

One More Song...

i really want to do my new one...jenny's song...already posted a few days ago...but i don't know...usually, i do not sing a brand new one, as songs need time to find their home with me...even when i do write them...have to let them work themselves out...it is about there...imho...but, who knows; i have practiced several others, just incase there is a last minute switch! i vowed not to do any of my so-called commercial country...but that could change as well...haha! one thing i know...if you make plans, rest assured...life will most certainly rearrange them!

keeping it real...star.

The Trouble With Dreams...

sometimes, i get lonely...
sometimes, this lady sings the blues...
but i'll go on waiting; waiting for you...

the trouble with dreams,
sometimes they don't come true,
and you can spend a lifetime,
on just a few,
how empty life seems...that's the trouble with dreams...

sometimes, my tears betray me...
the smile that i had, it disappears...
then i remember what love use to be,
and hope takes control of all my fears,

the trouble with dreams,
sometimes they don't come true,
and you can spend a lifetime,
on just a few,
how empty life seems...that's the trouble with dreams...

sometimes dreams get you through the day...
but most times they keep you up at night...
life it goes on, no matter what you do...
don't you ever give up, on what you know is right...

there's no guarantee,
that your dreams are gonna come true,
you can't ever stop dreaming,
you'll be sorry, if you do,
how empty life would be...without any dreams...

that's the trouble with dreams...

tlcoriginals...

imagine congos and some horns...accoustic guitars...a little keys...bluesy bass...this is very jazzy blues...of course tonight...the band will still be in my dreams! haha!

WHO WILL YOU ANSWER TO?

When you're all alone, and death is near...
What will you say, who will be listening...
When every one is gone, that you hold dear...
Tell me will death be, your final frontier?

Who will be your God...when there's no one left but you?
Tell me...who will you answer to?
Where will you find love?...my friend it's looking right at you...
Tell me...who will you answer to?

Will you, just disappear into, the cool night air?
Or will that part of you that does not die,
Try and hide somewhere?
What will you say, to to the one who creates?
Will it be to late, to remedy your mistake?

Who will be your God, when there's no one left but you?
Tell me, who will you answer to?
Where will you find love?...my friend it's looking right at you...
Tell me...who will you answer to?

Will your beliefs in nothing, keep you safe from all things beyond?
Or will you finally understand, Everything is all, and all is one?
Dig a little deeper, you'll find who you're suppose to be,
You must look beyond, all that you see.

Who will be your God, when there's no one left but you?
Tell me...who will you answer to?

tlcoriginals...

imagine...rockin' jazzy blues...rockin' in the spirit...congos, horns...keys...rockin' lead and bass...hey i can dream!

break a leg...

tonight is the big night! i spent part of yesterday putting new strings on my guitar, and practicing the songs that i plan on singing...if you think that is easy, think again. i have hundreds of songs, and i am not always sure which ones i should or should not do...haha! whatever i sing will be what i am suppose to sing...

blessings...star.

good night...

last night, i had a wonderful nights sleep...the first in a very long time. i woke up smiling...and i never wake up smiling! if this is any indication of how my life is going to be if i just keep turning it over to God, than whow! my body is still trying to tell me what it needs, and everything is still out of sink...but, knowing that it will get better is enough. i am having to make a lot of changes in my diet. everything today is actually about change. sometimes things have to get bad before they can get better...that is just how it is...

keeping it real...simple...star.

moment for today...

January 14...

Doing the best that you can is as close to human perfection as anyone can get.

We all possess special characteristics and special talents. None of us can be the best in everything, but each of us with Gods help, can do our best at whatever we try.

Moment by moment, I will do my best as a child of God and I will leave the results to Him.

tlcoriginals...