Planting Dreams

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Creativity is in the air. Can you feel it?

Plants are in the ground, seeds are being sown and a spectacular once in a lifetime lunar phenomenon has just graced our skies in Melbourne.

After a time of lull in January it feels like the energy is shifting.

This past month for me has been a gentle easing into the new year. I enjoyed catching up with a close friend who shares my creativity and I was stirred by a rousing musical (The Greatest Showman)  an amazing movie that fuelled my dreams.

I camped in nature, by the ocean and by mountain rivers, I stood under an invigorating waterfall and lay awake at night listening to the peaceful sounds of the bush. I woke to the chorus of birds.

I meditated, journalled and immersed myself in what I love, a bit like dreaming with eyes wide open. Now, though the slumbering may be over, the dreams feel very real.

Let me share a story about what happened to me recently. Bare with me as, buried beneath my words here, is our newest song.

A few weeks ago I wrote a letter to the Universe and buried it in my garden. You might remember, I blogged about it here.

In the letter I poured out my deepest dreams and intentions for this year.

Only a few days later I was at my neighbors house. As I walked back home, in 38C searing heat, I noticed a paper lying on my front lawn.

Thinking it was rubbish blown out from a bin I picked it up. When I read the words I got goosebumps. This was no ordinary sheet of paper.

I looked up and down the street, thinking maybe it was a pamphlet that had been dropped off to every household, but no, it was only in front of my house. So I took it inside, sat on my bed and read it again.

It looked like a page from a book. This is what was written:

LIVING A WONDER FULL WILD LIFE RIGHT NOW

We deserve wildness. Wildness can be as simple as wearing tall boots when none of your friends do, or taking to gorgeous strangers, or visiting expensive hotels for just a cup of tea. Whatever takes us out of our routine and gives us a little interior spark, is wild.

Being tame is what we’re taught.

Put the crayons back, stay in line, don’t talk too loud, keep your knees together, nice girls don’t …

As you might know, NICE GIRLS DO, and they like to feel wild and alive. Being tame feels safe, being wild unsafe. Yet safety is an illusion anyway.

No matter how dry and tame and nice we live, we will die. We will also suffer along the way.

Living wild is its own reward. Tiny wildnesses are everywhere to experiment with.”

There was more on the back.

It ended with the words …
“If you asked me what I came into this world to do, I will tell you. I came to live out loud.” Emile Zola.

The words spoke directly into my soul.

Small miracles … these flowers were once all white, then turned purple

Was the Universe hearing me already?

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When I emailed Deb, my talented co-creating friend with my story, little did I imagine that within 24 hours she would create a poem from my words.

From that poem this song was born.

Rob has again added his musical talents to produce an ethereal touch that enhances and lifts the song to new heights.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed singing it and as much as we all enjoying creating it.

Here is “Planting Dreams”.

Now, as February beckons, I can feel the focus and energy changing. Tonight I witnessed the rare convergence of a Super Blue Blood Moon and a total lunar eclipse in the heavens. Wow, what a sight!

I have a feeling its brightness will continue to shine on into the rest of 2018.

Releasing, letting go, illuminating … this is a time for moving into a brighter future.

This is the time to fuel our creativity, to find what we love, if we haven’t already, and to make it a part of our life.

It’s a time to explore and nurture our inner child, to meditate, write, draw, dance, sing, immerse yourself in nature or music. It’s a time to find our balance.

Do what fuels your desire and what lights a spark in your heart.

Dare to dream big and know it can come true.

The Universe hears what you put out there. How else can I explain the unexpected page of wild, quirky, inspiring words that appeared practically on my doorstep, only days after burying my own letter of intentions?

So set those goals and believe in them, plan deliberately, feel their power and take steps to turn action into wild creativity.

Live with purpose and passion and you’ll be on the path to joy.

Remember that your mind is like a garden with your thoughts the seeds. Plant the dreams you want, tend your garden and then watch as they come to life.

There’s nothing you can’t be, do or have if you believe.

It might not happen overnight but it will happen.

“Be brave and bold and proud.
Don’t be scared to light that spark.
Live your life out loud”

Here’s to the music continuing and to life blossoming as we continue on our journey.

Happy February everyone. Keep looking up.

In light and love.

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179 thoughts on “Planting Dreams”

  4. Wow, wow and wow – I had no idea that you could sing! And so well too! That waterfall photograph is like something out of a dream. Love all of this post. Oh, apart from that Greatest Showman thang – I can’t get on with musicals at all – sorry and all.
    That aside – well done you, Miri!
    Kindness – Robert.

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  5. I LOVE that letter! Truly amazing and wonderful timing. I love how it says “Whatever takes us out of our routine and gives us a little interior spark, is wild.” It doesn’t need to be super crazy, just doing something different. Dare to try a new way.Your song is beautiful! And I love that waterfall picture! xx

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  7. I love those messages from the Universe! The text by Emile Zola is beautiful and I love the song you have created with this. If I could play the fiddle I would have sat here playing along – the song has a lovely rootsie feel to it and reminds me of some of the traditional music sessions that would spontaneously spring to life when I was traveling through Ireland 😄🎶🍀 xxx

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    1. Hi Xenia, thanks for telling me about this message, you’re quite right, it was buried within my spam mail. So glad you enjoyed my song, I tend to agree with you that it has a bit of an Irish, almost Celtic feel, to it. Ooh, how wonderful it would be to have a fiddle accompaniment too. Thanks again Xenia. Hugs xo

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      1. You are very welcome Miriam, it is such a beautiful song and I am glad you found my message. The system gets it wrong sometimes and it is a good idea to check your spam folder regularly – someone might want to offer you a record deal!😉🎶

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  12. Those goosebumps are returning to my skin Miriam – so powerful and beautiful a miracle that has emerged from ‘planting your dreams’ 🙏🏻💗 I’m lay on my bed listening to your stunning voice and Debs poetic beauty and of course your friends melodies who has magically lifted this track to new heights – as always, co creation at its best and no doubt the Universe has played a role in this stunning sensational piece. So much magic ❤️ oodles of love and gratitude flowing your way divine soul xx

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    1. Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it Hayley. Life is just so full of magic and miracles when we stay open to it isn’t it? 💫 Did you know that Debs has posted an audio on her blog. It’s pretty special. You may have already heard it but if you haven’t, pop on over. Anyway, I’m so grateful that she connected us, that’s another miracle that’s come from this amazing blogging journey. Have a wonderful week ahead my friend. Love you lots ❤️

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      1. Oh yes I agree Miriam, magic is everywhere if we just stop to notice… 🙏🏻😍 I have yet to visit Debs audio but now I’m eager to have a listen! I imagine it’s nothing short of magical 😌 I too am grateful Debs brought us together, that is the beauty of weaving wonderful friendships along this journey 💗💕 here’s to connecting and creating 🌈 much love to you my friend xx

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  16. Wow…wow…WOW!!! My friend…what a beautiful song!! A beautiful collaboration….a beautiful story!! I am so happy that our conversation today led me to this post and your beautiful song!!!
    It is an amazing feeling to create with another soul. Thanks so much for sharing this with me…and hope all is ok with your hubby!!
    💜

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    1. Oh Lorrie, so glad you found it!
      Thanks for your super kind words. Yes, it’s a wonderful feeling to create, as we both know. Happy creating my friend Sent with lots of love. And yes, thanks, all went well with hubby. x 💗🎵

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  17. two questions …
    did you leave that buried letter there when you sold up for someone else to unearth?
    May I please use that ‘wild’ note to make into a post … change the words of course, but use them?

    I really do love the song and your voice … any chance of getting a copy of the words please?
    sorry that’s 3 🙂

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    1. Oh wow, that’s a blast from the past lol!
      1. Yes I did leave that buried letter there. I doubt they’ll ever find it, but if they do, that’s ok …
      2. Yes, you may.
      3. I can almost recite them in my head but I’ll have to check, it’s been so long. My guitar music sheets were all packed away and didn’t come with us so I’ll have to do some digging, so to speak. 🙂

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      1. oh don’t worry, I forgot you were on the road 🙂 I’ve already changed it slightly to use … I just love the sentiment!
        Keep living wild, I claim to be ageing disgracefully 🙂

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        1. Oh ok, if you’re sure. But if you’d like them I’d be more than happy to write them down for you and send to you. Just let me know. 💫
          It was actually really nice to be reminded of this post and this time so thanks 🙏 and ha, I doubt you’re aging disgracefully. You’re aging just perfectly! 💗

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