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It’s January 10th, 2024; We’re celebrating my birthday and I have a couple of songs for you! the first song, Wonderin‘, was supposed to be included in one of the episodes of the TV show, Ozark. This is the first song Richard and I wrote together (he wrote the music and I wrote the lyrics) when we were dating long distance over 20 years ago! I was in a travel trailer out in Missouri and he was working at the Space Center in Florida. We’d never had a physical date at this point, hence all the wondering I’d been doing. But my daughter said I was already in love with Richard before we even had our first in-person date! Haha!
The second song, Madly in love, is one of several he’s written for me, with loads of photos of me throughout the years (and yes, some that were taken long before we met that he’s always loved). Eye-feasting or whatever! Ha!
Here’s the tenth new music post for 2024 as I consistently present our original songs.
As I explained yesterday, I am Richard’s third wife and he’s my third husband. When I introduced Richard to my parents my mom shrieked, “He’s been married twice before?” And then I calmly told her, “So have I.” Ha! That stopped the judgment right in its tracks. Mom never said any more about it, nor did my dad. They loved Richard though and now, all I choose to dwell on were the words mom said to Richard just prior to her going into her final years of Alzheimer’s disease, “Take care of my baby.” And he has. In turn, I am doing my best for him post-stroke. Just because the body breaks down in later years is no reason for the romance to end, even if all you can do is hug, kiss, and hold hands! We feel that is vitally important too!
Even years before my mom passed, my dad would be the first to call me on my birthday and sing, Happy Birthday, to me–and if I didn’t answer the phone, he’d sing it on voicemail. And yes, I still have one of those recordings. I loved my dad’s voice (well, mom’s too, but sadly I don’t have much of mom on those voicemail recordings).
So THIS happened today and I call it my little Wink from the Universe, or in this case of synchronicity, Wink from my dad (he passed in 2019, mom in 2017 their eulogies are linked).
I’m having so much fun today, and writing this blog article is part of it. We walked to our local diner for breakfast and then to the grocery store to pick up my free birthday cake. If you are near a Publix store, they will gift you a cake or ice cream on your birthday if you sign up for their loyalty program, which I highly recommend. I’ve been getting their delicious carrot cake every year on my birthday for the last several years.
We don’t eat dessert often, but when we do, we go for the good stuff! And I had to quote one of our favorite lines from the TV show, Little Britain. Always seek to live IN Joy with no guilt or regrets.
We have over 400 original songs/material that filmmakers, podcasters, and more could use in movies, TV shows, video intros, and such. I share this post on Tumblr (automatic feed from WordPress), Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Alignable, and now, Truth Social (in that order). All of Richard’s original songs are available on his website at: Listen4Music.com
We have over 400 original songs yet most people haven’t heard them! So, if you love one or more of these songs that I’ve been sharing (and will continue sharing this year), please share the song (or this post) with your friends. You can also buy some of our songs on many of the music sites you subscribe to such as Apple Music and Spotify. You can search for Richard Murrey or ‘Chevy Ford Band’ to find the songs: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2rjqwHW9PaUcZuq7wbDrC3
To keep up with what’s happening with us, learn about our original music, find out more about my books and upcoming 5th book, or receive the occasional newsletter–email me at my new email address: info@sheilamurrey.net
I’m eager to continue expanding my consciousness, and yours, while Connecting with many more of you–now that I’m retired! WOO-HOO!
Yours in expanding, having fun, revolving, spiraling consciousness,
To our better health, ease, and sustaining lives of JOY!
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
As a Spiritual Advisor, it is my service to help you find a way to Connect with spirit. Our ever-living God Omniscience knows ALL. The invitation is open to you.
My online Zoom video course, Integrating the Spirals is more timely now than ever because I know people are suffering. (Let me know if you’re interested in working through the Integrating the Spirals course.)
As an empath I want to help ease suffering and raise our vibration to offer hope. I want to uplift others and expand our collective consciousness. I teach breath work and meditation so we appreciate the value of Detachment. We till our inner soil with our breath to calm the amygdala and live a peaceful life.
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to all of his songs at: http://listen4music.com
Here’s a video of us performing on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/416711742?ref=fb-share
I speak by invitation only. If you would love me to speak at your office, bookstore, crystal shop, acupuncture/chiropractor office, natural health foods store, art fair, music, or yoga festival–comment on this post or send me an email.
My 4th book is on Amazon and the link where you can check it out (Kindle has the purple cover and the paperback has the yellow cover, but the content is the same): Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally
I invite you to check out my metaphysical book–Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection. There are two versions (Kindle and paperback) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WV68KF
I’m an Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: “Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice” and “Energy of Receiving” available on Amazon.
Connecting…
For more spiritual and esoteric updates, new music, who we’re connecting with and more, follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeonyour
It’s January 9th, 2024; I’m glad we had fun yesterday as today’s song is all about a woman choosing to leave her relationship and then questioning it, perhaps with regret and guilt–at least it sounds that way to me. What do you think?
What happens when we leave someone we love? Do we tend to look back and ask why? Do we wonder what we did that for? That’s the timeless question expressed in this song. It’s a twist on the old ‘love lost’ or “love ’em and leave ’em” situation with this woman having regrets over leaving.
Here’s the ninth new music post for 2024 as I consistently offer up our originals (music and lyrics by my loving guitarist/bassist and songwriter husband, Richard).
I’m Richard’s third wife and he’s my third husband. Richard’s first marriage lasted 16 years and she went on to marry and have children. My first marriage lasted about 7 years (but I knew it wasn’t “good” after the first year–it just took many years for it to end). My two children were the best outcome of that relationship.
I’m telling you this because Richard and I know a LOT about romantic relationships! And how to have a great one! Above all, we respect each other, our beliefs, and our diverse interests. We support each other’s growth too.
Richard and I have been married for almost 19 years and have learned from our previous relationships what it takes to stay ‘in love’ every day! We dated for a year and lived together for a year, so after 21 years we know how much kindness and compassion mean to a relationship. We’ve yet to have one argument. Yes, we disagree on some things now and then (but rarely), and we have learned how to give ‘Time’ time and allow each of us the space to breathe, think, and reconsider what’s most important. Perhaps that comes with maturity and keeping a ‘cool head.’ Or perhaps we just appreciate being ‘in love’ more than whatever we might disagree on. We almost never disagree on anything important.
When issues arise it’s because one of us is tired, hungry, emotional over something else, etc. And each of us knows our relationship is what matters most. If one of us feels very strongly about an issue or choice to be made, we sit quietly or do something else for a while until we calm and resolve our own emotions. We take ownership of our own emotional state, underlying programming and conditioning, past experiences, and so on, and don’t “take it out on” the other.
Always seek to live IN Joy with no guilt or regrets.
We have a TON of original songs/material that filmmakers, podcasters, and others could use in movies, TV shows, video intros, and more. I’m sharing the songs on Tumblr (automatic feed from WordPress), Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Alignable, and now, Truth Social (in that order). And of course, Richard has all of the songs on his website at: Listen4Music.com
We have over 400 original songs yet most people haven’t heard them! So, if you love one or more of these songs that I’ve been sharing (and will continue sharing this year), please share the song (or this post) with your friends. You can also buy some of our songs on many of the music sites you subscribe to such as Apple Music and Spotify. You can search for Richard Murrey or ‘Chevy Ford Band’ to find the songs: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2rjqwHW9PaUcZuq7wbDrC3
To keep up with what’s happening with us, learn about our original music, find out more about my books and upcoming 5th book, or receive the occasional newsletter–email me at my new email address: info@sheilamurrey.net
I’m eager to continue expanding my consciousness, and yours, while Connecting with many more of you–now that I’m retired! WOO-HOO!
Yours in expanding, having fun, revolving, spiraling consciousness,
To our better health, ease, and sustaining lives of JOY!
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
As a Spiritual Advisor, it is my service to help you find a way to Connect with spirit. Our ever-living God Omniscience knows ALL. The invitation is open to you.
My online Zoom video course, Integrating the Spirals is more timely now than ever because I know people are suffering. (Let me know if you’re interested in working through the Integrating the Spirals course.)
As an empath I want to help ease suffering and raise our vibration to offer hope. I want to uplift others and expand our collective consciousness. I teach breath work and meditation so we appreciate the value of Detachment. We till our inner soil with our breath to calm the amygdala and live a peaceful life.
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to all of his songs at: http://listen4music.com
Here’s a video of us performing on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/416711742?ref=fb-share
I speak by invitation only. If you would love me to speak at your office, bookstore, crystal shop, acupuncture/chiropractor office, natural health foods store, art fair, music, or yoga festival–comment on this post or send me an email.
My 4th book is on Amazon and the link where you can check it out (Kindle has the purple cover and the paperback has the yellow cover, but the content is the same): Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally
I invite you to check out my metaphysical book–Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection. There are two versions (Kindle and paperback) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WV68KF
I’m an Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: “Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice” and “Energy of Receiving” available on Amazon.
Connecting…
For more spiritual and esoteric updates, new music, who we’re connecting with and more, follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeonyour
Integrating the Spirals 