Fear can make a person believe in lack rather than in abundance. It can stop a person from supporting another on their journey. I have a secret for ya’ll that will change your perspective. Ready? There is more than enough to go around so…

How time flies! I will never forget this wonderful and uplifting day back in 2011, but not for the reason you’d think. It is so true that tragedy is often followed by miracles. And not only was this day a miracle, with how the whole Kenton crew made me feel, but it was filled with hope…

There’s no telling when that ego of ours is gonna creep up and take over all the goodness inside of us, attempting to stop our rhythm and flow. Luckily awareness is part of our human mechanism and we can choose to return to our truest state within ourselves. What came to mind as I was thinking about this thought was this…

For those of ya’ll who have been following my journey, you know about the project I started in memory of my Aunt Carol called “Color Your Way To Calm”. If you’re unfamiliar, you can go here to read about what it’s all about. “Color Your Way To Calm”. Anyway, I wanted to share some pretty wonderful news that I received a few weeks back from Vanderbilt Cancer Center in regards to the project…

Funny story about how I got introduced to Patty Griffin’s music. It was back in NY, while I was in Tower Records on the Upper West Side, many years back. I was in a spontaneous mood and decided to pick a cd of an artist I didn’t know. I wanted something that was 100% acoustic and raw. That’s what I was hoping to find; that’s where my head was at musically at that time. Anyway, I walked up and down the sections in Tower Records until this one album that grabbed my eye…

I love when words flow into my mind so smoothly. That’s when I know another inspiring quote has come to me to share with you…

You just never know what can happen when you simply give 150% of yourself. Let me explain. Back on September 5, 2015 when I was touring Sweden, I had a gig at a place called Legends. I finished my two sets of my originals and two girls came up to me as I was packing up my gear. They said they’d come especially to see me perform that night. They had been told I’d be on until 1am…

Since moving to Nashville three weeks ago, I feel a sense of gratitude to have a place I can go to when I feel a little disconnected from the world. Where is it?   Shelby Bottoms. Need I say more… Photography by Jennifer Vazquez / Shelby Bottoms 

Without going into the politics of all that’s occurring right now I am staying grounded in serenity, stillness and love. And as I embrace life’s challenges right now I remember this…

Just a little food for thought as you move into your week ahead…