Thinking about doing

A conundrum of a title for a conundrum of a problem….how to get a dreamer to move to action.   As a writer and musician, I have no problem with the dreaming and thinking part.  I love that part: planning, thinking, creating things in my mind.  The rub?  The nitty gritty of actually doing everything, moving out of my mind and into real action.  So I am hereby inspiring myself into motion this morning with a few good quotes on the subject.

-“Words may show a man’s wit but actions his meaning.” – Benjamin Franklin

-“Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often.” – Mark Twain

-“It’s not what you’re dreaming, but what you’re gonna do.” – U2

-“Start where you are; use what you can.” – Persecution Project Foundation, www.persecutionproject.org (check it out; help the Nuba/South Sudanese people today!)

-“Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” – James 2:17

Hmmm….I better get moving.  Have a wonderful day!  Slainte, Lisa

 

My “I Would Love to Learn A New Instrument” Dilemma

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120216-082014I love learning new instruments, or at least attempting!  I’ve played the piano since I was little, my comfort zone.  But as the years have gone by, I find myself with an ever-growing collection of different instruments all clamoring for my attention.  And it’s amazing how much harder Continue reading →

Love and Music


Happy Valentine’s Day! The day for love, for cards, for chocolate (oh, no), for flowers, for music. Being the romantic that I am, I am partial to this day, and I willfully block out all cynical thoughts that it is a day promoted by the greeting card industry. After all, why turn away sweet thoughts written on cards, extra hugs, and a little more attention?

And speaking of love, I want to begin a discussion on some great Irish musicians, and Continue reading →

Never Changing

Life is everchanging, fast-paced, and sometimes chaotic. In the midst of it all, I need to relax, to refocus on what is really important. What will matter in 10 years, 20, or after I’m gone? Am I noticing the things that are happening around me today, the beautiful and worthwhile things, or am I just worrying about things that I have no control of? Continue reading →