I’m glad you’re ending March. You’ve been a doozy for the world. With Corvid-19 literally and figuratively taking over the world be it in people or the news, stupid politicians doing stupid things (though that’s always been happening) to here in Sydney, Mother Nature can’t make up her mind. She’s having hot flashes one day. Rain the next and then wind that could put the … Continue reading Songs of My Life: March 2020
I’ll be honest, October started out pretty damn shitty for me. I was in a constant state of worry, tears, and a tangled mess over my oldest niece, Riley. My dear friend Krissie, was my beacon of light for me in the US who was able to meet up with Riley and see she was okay and 5 days later, Riley was back home and … Continue reading Songs of My Life: October 2019
June was about release. Releasing expectations I had set for myself. Releasing things I might have been holding on too. Just letting go. It was kicked off by a wonderful yoga retreat in Bali where each day was just about being. Nothing more. Nothing less. Listen on Apple Music (missing songs) Listen on Spotify “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley & The Wailers As I sat … Continue reading Songs of My Life: June 2019
Like May, June had no set theme, reoccurring message, or vibration. As I’ve said before, often when that happens, it means all is right in the Universe for me. And June was amazing, empowering, and inspiring. During the month I was shown time and time again why I am so blessed, fortunate and grateful. Listen on Spotify Watch/Listen on Youtube or below “Last Mango in Paris” … Continue reading Songs of My Life: June 2018
With April ending in a Scorpio Full Moon in Pluto Retrograde, for me it means I am celebrating my evolution which is very apropos as this month I’ve grown mentally, spiritually and energetically. I’ve shed old ways and I am now comfortable in my skin again. Listen on Spotify Listen/Watch on YouTube or below “Head Down” by Our Lady Peace I can’t remember the moment I … Continue reading Songs of My Life: April 2018
I gave myself a challenge on February to post one new piece of writing every day. Be it a poem, thoughts, etc. You can read all the pieces HERE. Some were inspired by feelings, thoughts, emotions, reactions, events and so on. Things I learned from that challenge: I wrote a poem (Innocence’s Caress) that reminded someone of Catullus 85 by Catullus and that was pretty rad … Continue reading Songs of My Life: February 2018
The first part of December was a bit of a struggle mentally and emotionally for me. As I neared the anniversary of my mom’s death, I honestly didn’t think I could take any more tears or pain. My soul rallied and we made it through and have set the intentions for an amazing 2018. Here are the songs that helped and inspired me this month. … Continue reading Songs of My Life: December 2017
I give you Volume 2. Narrowing this down to 20 was so freaking hard. So many songs!! The last 20 years have been filled with gems that’s for sure. I also realized I am quite influenced by songs with “train” in the title. There was two in Volume 1, one here. Again, these songs are a part of who I am and have influenced me for … Continue reading The Music History of Shelia: Volume 2 (1996-2016)
Musically, the songs of October were mostly personal notes to myself. Reminders of what I was feeling and that it’s okay to feel it. Notes that reminded me to smile even though “worry and change spun me around and my big old heart has been ripped right out.” Notes that sang that it’s okay to be “here and heartsteady”, notes that let me know being who I am and the way I am is just fine even if someone might not understand how I work and notes that said it’s okay to be by the side of someone you deeply care for even if they might not feel the same or would do the same. The month ends with Lady Gaga and her song a “Million Pieces” and it’s a perfect ending to October and in reflection sums up a lot of 2016…A million reasons to walk away but just needing one good one to stay. For me, in October, I didn’t battle my demons, I battled on not giving up on dreams. Specifically, my Australia dream. Within 2016 alone, I was given a million reasons to give up on my Australia dream and each time I thought about quitting, the Universe gave me a reason not to quit. October gave me one good reason to stay.
Theme for September…fuck if I know. FUCK. IF. I. KNOW. I feel like this month’s list is like a 3 year old on a sugar high who also happens to have attention deficit disorder and has to pee at the same time but sees his dog chasing a his tail. There was no depression. No anxiety. A lot of moments of “meh”, a few moments of … Continue reading Songs of My Life: September 2016