aahhh, Melissa

I had the pleasure of seeing Melissa Etheridge in concert over the weekend.  Total fun.  She sang her heart out, and gave us just enough old stuff to make us happy, and enough new stuff to intrigue us for the new album coming out soon.  The crowd was enthusiastic and appreciative of her presence and her proficiency at playing her guitar.

It has been eight years now since her breast cancer put her in the spotlight.  She looks great, and sounds happy in her life.  She speaks of the need for humans to be happy, and to treat our bodies well. 

Total enjoyment. 
 

On mindfulness

I work at living in the moment, but I often fail.  It is hard to be mindful, and to live in the moment when so many things are tugging at my consciousness.   I know this is a common complaint for anyone trying to be more aware of the "now."  And yet, in the real world, at work for example, how does one be mindful when there are so many tasks and deadlines to manage?  So many pressures, from so many directions, and so many phone calls, and, and, and...