TAKE BACK WHAT DOESN’T BELONG TO ME………….

Thirteen years ago, Sinead O’Connor released an album entitled;  Faith & Courage.  For me, it is quite possibly her best album.  The songs on this album seem to be written to heal, to forgive, to let go of resentment and anger and to embrace spirituality.  I find when artists find spirituality – they tend to create some of their best work, for example;  Madonna – Ray of Light, Alanis Morissette – Flavours of Entanglement and Sinead O’Connor – Faith & Courage.  

 

Music is powerful and can lift your spirits – whether they were intended to do so or not.  There are many songs that can send you to a higher place or just make you feel great and happy, songs such as;

 

Bobby McFerrin – Don’t Worry Be Happy

Deee-Lite – Love Is Everything/River of Freedom/Power of Love/Groove Is In The Heart

Vernessa Mitchell – This Joy

Enigma – Sadeness Part I/Rivers of Belief/Return To Innocence

Sandra – Love Is The Price/The Art of Love

Elton John – Sacrifice/Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word/Philadelphia Freedom

George Michael – Freedom/Faith/Move On/Star People

Kristine W – I’ll Be Your Light/Land of the Living/Stronger/Be Alright

Carrie Underwood – Jesus Take The Wheel

Ultra Nate – Free

Cyndi Lauper – Shine/You Don’t Know/True Colours

Billie Ray Martin – Your Loving Arms/Hands Up and Amen

Kylie Minogue – On A Night Like This/I Believe In You/All The Lovers

Mistress Barbara – Dance Me to the End of Love

Lady Gaga – Born This Way

Katy Perry – Firework

Black Eyed Peas – I Got A Feeling/Where Is The Love

 

We all have songs that make us feel good and are therapeutic and this is a great thing.  Music should help us forgive, remove resentments, release pain and anger but most of all, it should make you feel good.

 

Here is a song on Sinead O’Connor’s album that helps me release some of my ‘negative’ emotions.  Here are the lyrics, the audio follows:

 

WHAT DOESN’T BELONG TO ME

 

The woman named Iris gave birth to the goddess
In her son who can’t say his name
Because of all the pain
I miss you, but I’m glad you’re gone
I want you but I’m not alone
I’m haunted by you
But I’ll get you gone if it takes me all my life long
Take back the pain you gave me
Take back what doesn’t belong to me
Take back the shame you gave me
Take back what doesn’t belong to me
I’m Irish, I’m English, I’m Moslem, I’m Jewish,
I’m a girl, I’m a boy
And the goddess meant for me only joy
And real love requires you, give up those loves
Whom you think you love best
Love puts you through the test
And only loyal love will bring me happinessTake back the rage you gave me
Take back the hatred you gave me for me
Take back the anger that nearly killed me
Take back what doesn’t belong to me

And real love requires you
Give up those loves
That you think you love best
Love puts you through the test
And only loyal love will bring you happiness

Take back the pain you gave me
Take back what doesn’t belong to me
Take back the blame you gave me
Take back what doesn’t belong to me
Take back what doesn’t belong to me
Take back what doesn’t belong to me

For more information about Sinead O’Connor, please visit her website:  http://www.sineadoconnor.com/

 

You can purchase all the singles/albums I mentioned above by visiting the individual artists web pages/sites or on iTunes.

 

I hope this blog gives you the motivation to reconnect with music the makes you feel good and allows you to release any negative emotions that you may be hanging onto.

 

Love, light and happiness.

 

Together, we can make the world a more positive one!

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?????

Have you really thought about the answers to these questions?  Take some time to look deep within yourself and really think about how you would answer these questions.  Don’t think about what answer is the right one – because there is no right one.  Just take a moment, read each question and connect with God, the universe, the divine, the white light, your higher self or whomever you connect with spiritually or religiously…..breathe, meditate and think about YOUR answers – don’t answer the questions thinking about how others may answer.  Ask the universe to provide you with the answer that YOU connect with………you can take the time to feel your answer or if the first thing that pops into your head connects with you and you feel that to be your answer – then it should be.  Be visual – if a picture comes to you when you try to put an answer together take note of it…….write your answers/feelings/thoughts/or anything you feel down when you answer each question.  Be thorough.

• Who is (insert your name here)?
• What is my purpose in life?
• Am I really ‘authentically’ happy with my life?
• What can I do better to make me and others around me happier?
• Do I have any religious beliefs?
• Would you ever stop being friends with someone because their lifestyle(s) are not within the parameters of your religious views?
• Do you believe The Bible ‘word-for-word’?
• What is your best quality?
• What is the one thing you would change about yourself?
• Who are you living to please?
• Do you believe in life after death?
• If you were an animal, what animal would you be?
• When was the last time you really cried and why?
• Do you remember what it was like to be 5 years old?
• When was the last time you laughed so hard that it hurt?
• What does LOVE mean to you?
• When you think of LOVE – who is the first person to come to mind?
• What do you expect from prayer?
• When was the last time you really became one with nature?
• Have you ever seen your reflection in water?
• Have you ever connected with your inner child?
• What is the earliest memory you can ever remember?
• What is the one word to describe your mother?
• What is the one word to describe your father?
• What is the one word to describe each of your siblings?
• Who is your best friend?  Why?
• How do others feel about you?
• What is one thing I have always wanted to do?
• If you had a theme song – what would that theme song be and why?
• What was the most profound moment of your life thus far?
• If you had one question for God – what question would that be?
• What was the last thing you said to your pet?  
• What was the last question you asked yourself?
• How do I want to be remembered?
• What makes me really happy?

What makes me really happy?  Think about the question – and when you find the answer, try to do what makes you happy everyday.  Review all of your answers and take a real look at yourself.  Remember those things in the past that hurt you and ask yourself “Have I really dealt with those issues”?  Are your religious or spiritual beliefs getting in the way of creating healthy and loving relationships without judgement?  Remember to check in with yourself from time to time – you may want to keep a journal to record pivotal moments in your life so that you will always have a way to connect with your feelings.  Come from a place of love and allow yourself to work through some of your past hurts, allow forgiveness and know that God is love and YOU are love.

Together, we can make the world a more positive one.