This CD is a celebration of the heart for its fortitude and honoring the longing
within it. It actually started out because I had written a song honoring women for
a retreat I was participating in. It is called: "Does she know?" and it is about
empowerment. The women loved it so much they asked when I would have it recorded so
I came home and did just that. But as I listened to the song I realized what a
celebration the song is!!!!
Nine years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. At the time I did not realize the
gifts I had been given as my marriage fell apart too! I struggled with some self
destructive behaviors but my life did slow down, priorities shifted and I became still
enough to feel the ever present longing in my heart.
When I prayed for help I was blessed to receive many lessons to help me break my guarded
heart open. Even before I realized this longing, I was writing songs where my heart spoke
to me. The first nine songs were recorded in "98 on a tape with a good friend; Dave Sheely,
playing keyboard. We recorded all of them in one magical weekend of synchronisity. Since no
one uses tape players anymore I remixed them to CD. They are songs of longing and surrender,
very upbeat melodies.
It took me a long time to really listen to these songs within.
Song #10 (The Cliff) is a new 2005 song and yet it carries the same message as song #9 (Learn
to Fly). That's the beauty of the heart... it is very persistant! By listening and honoring
the songs in my heart I have come to know such love, peace, and empowerment.
May these songs touch your heart's longing and support your own growth.
As I Am('98)
Courage('98)
Open My Eyes('98)
Coming Home('98)
In My Heart('98)
My Birthright('98)
Quiet My Mind('98)
All That I Am('98)
Learn to Fly('98)
The Cliff
Listening to my Heart
Your Offering
Does She Know?
Teachers (in gratitude for all the "earth angels" in my life)
