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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172 thoughts on “Planting Dreams”

  1. I loved – and love – this song. You and Deb make a remarkable songwriting duo, Miriam. And your voice is simply beautiful. I’m just happy that I’ve been able to contribute to this song, albeit in a minor way. ❤

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  2. I’m crying!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a magnificent post…this day is one that will remain with me always….so many wondrous, thrilling, eventful sights and sounds!!! I’ll write more later but I’m so touched by all of your words and of course your voice….sooo beautiful. I love you you my soulful magical sister!! Big Super Blue Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse Hugs xoxoxoxo 🙂 Love your pic of the eclipse too!!! I have it on YouTube right now and am watching when I can…Sweet miraculous dreams xo

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    1. I’m crying at your comment too Deb, oh we’re a fine pair aren’t we? 😏
      It’s 1am and I’m sitting here after an incredible night of moon gazing. I’m so glad you loved my post. Thank you so much for turning what happened to me into words that I truly loved putting together (once I got the tune in my head!) What a wonderful musical journey we’re on together. Well, I’m off to bed now, we’ll talk more soon. Big lunar hugs back. Love you too xo

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  12. I can’t live this post enough…AND my best friend and I went to see The Greatest Showman Saturday night! I have been playing the soundtrack everyday since! Your music video is fab, I ❤️ how it all came together!

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    1. Last night was amazing Jo. Watching the moon eclipse and then change color was very special. And yes, it’s been wonderful finding like minded people to share my musical journey. Hope you’re enjoying your break. 🙂

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  15. Fabulous post Miriam, you have a delightful voice and the collaboration with your friends – how very special that is. I love the story about the letter and now it is immortalized in beautiful music. Fabulous.

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  19. There’s magic waiting to be found if we’re willing to look for it. Thanks for sharing this post my friend. Such a lovely song and your voice fits so well with the music. The picture of the moon looks fantastic! We didn’t have much luck with the photography yesterday. It’s fascinating how all of us, across the globe, had a shared experience yesterday! Sending you a warm hug! Temperatures are slowly rising and it’s a sunny day. xo

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    1. Well, you’re right about the magic Cheryl, it really is everywhere when we’re open to it. Sure was last night. And yes, wasn’t it wonderful that we all shared in it, from all across the world, just wonderful. Big warm hugs back. It’s sunny today and a very pleasant 25C, perfect in fact. Glad the sun’s out for you too. xo 🙂

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  23. Hi, Miriam – You, Deb and Rob are a very talented trio! I LOVE your song and the moving story behind it! Thank you for sharing this with us.

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  24. The super blue blood moon over Melbourn was featured on the news and internet. It’s stunning. I’m glad you someone to join you in your adventure of creating poem and music and singing. You have a very good voice, Miriam. It was almost like a miracle of what happened to you!

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    1. Yes I agree. Just thinking about how I found that page and everything that followed feels so very magical. Life is pretty amazing. Thanks for your kind words Miriam. Hope you’re well. x

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  27. Such a beautiful lyrical tune and the words are so up lifting, thank you for sharing with us. Sadly I missed seeing the moon because of cloud, but that was good as it brought rain and cooler temps, all good

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    1. I know, I just read it!! Your love affair with Nepal, love it! Left a comment but it doesn’t seem to have appeared which is annoying. Maybe check your spam comments and let me know.
      As for that letter, well, it was all pretty amazing. But that seems to be the order of my life lately, signs and strange things happening. Hope you’re well. How amazing was that moon! xo

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  30. Pure magic, Miriam!! Wow!! This is fabulous and so moving – what a wonderful collaboration. I love your singing and playing and the song is profound and uplifting. The story behind it is spine-tingling… where did that paper come from, and to land for your to find! Happy Creating, Miriam…the universe is there for you! ❤️

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    1. It’s all pretty amazing isn’t it Annika. The way that the paper just appeared, I’ll never forget it. My mouth actually dropped when I first read it. So glad you enjoyed the song, it was so much fun to put together and sing. I feel very blessed to have formed such a wonderful collaboration. Thank you for your lovely comment. I hope you’re well. x 💕

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  31. How AMAZING – I’ve genuinely got goosebumps after reading about your experience and listening to another wonderful song from you and Deb. Gosh – I should say I can’t get over the paper appearing from thin air, but actually I can because when I was going through an awful time at work, feeling incredibly stressed one day, I walked from my Brilliance Within Hut in the garden, past my car on the drive, on the way into my house. Something stopped me at the car and I realised I’d left it open. I opened the back door and on the seat of the car was a Dale Carnegie book which I’ve never seen before and to this day have no idea where it came from. The words in that book were meant for me that day and I’ve not looked back since! Universal inspiration Miri!! xx

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    1. I remember you telling me that story Wendy and even today, reading it again, it gives me goosebumps. Amazing isn’t it. We can’t explain it but somehow these signs reach us, just when we need them most. That book was meant to reach you just as that page was there for me, I have no doubt. Here’s to keeping our eyes open to all of these amazing signs from the Universe and more. Hope all’s well with you. 🙂 xo

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  34. Loved this! That piece of paper was meant for you, and I’m so happy that you are finding yet another way to express your creativity. I hope we all find a way to live “wild” at least now and then…. Thanks, Miriam!!

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  36. Oh God, Miriam, I love this!!! You wrote so much beauty, I almost don’t even know where to start. ❤

    The quote that touches you is amazing. Singing your own song is amazing. Living "outside the lines" is amazing!

    For some reason, these two sentences stood out for me particularly: "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."

    I so acknowledge you for stepping into your dreams, for your courage in expressing yourself and your song, and for your consistent encouragement for each of us who follow you to spread our joy too!!! (Reminds me of an Emerson quote, "Scatter joy.")

    I'd love to share this for #ForgivingFridays. If you are called to, feel free to contribute it — as a reminder, all you need to do is link back to my last Forgiving Fridays post, and include #ForgivingFridays in your tags.

    Anyway, blessings to you Miriam. I'm so happy to know you. My heart is touched with your kindness, caring, and expressing your presence. Love and hugs, Debbie

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    1. Hi Debbie, thank you so much for your beautiful heartfelt comment here (and sorry it’s taken so long to reply. I read it yesterday and was so touched, then I got distracted). Anyway, of course you are more than welcome to include this in your Forgiving Friday’s post. I’d be honoured in fact. Your words are always your generous and supportive.
      Here’s to our dreams coming true. Have a wonderful weekend my friend whatever you’re doing. Hugs from me xo 💕

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  37. Miriam, thank you for the reminder to live boldly. I always say, “You only get one ride through life.” But I admit that I get lulled back into daily living and forget to step out of my comfort zone. You shook me awake again today. Thank you blogging friend. Have a beautiful day.

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    1. Thanks Ali. We all have a tendency to get sucked back into daily stresses and fall into old patterns don’t we, but that’s why we give ourselves these daily nudges and reminders. Hope you have a beautiful day too.

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  41. Oh Miriam.. I got goosebumps, on my goosebumps.. 🙂
    What wonderful synchronicity and the Universe listens in ways we are only just understanding.
    We who are on our awaking journey’s know our thoughts and desires are listened to. And we are given the signs along the way..
    The Universe leaves it up to us, ( our free will ) to either follow the signs or not. We now are open to seeing them ever more.

    And I am so so pleased Miriam that your own deepest dreams are being heard and answered, in such remarkable ways..

    So loved your new song.. A wonderful collaboration and it’s just so beautiful. 🙂

    Your words,

    ”
    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. ”

    As you know, I am also nurturing my inner child.. And enjoying the freedom of the dance.. 😀

    Love and Blessings dear Miriam.. I am so so happy for you…. 🙂 xxxx ❤ Hugs my friend xx

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    1. You’re right Sue, the Universe does leave it up to us, whether or not we take note of those signs. I feel so awakened now and it’s enlightening to see they really are all around us. This was more proof for me, on a huge scale.
      I’m so glad that you’re also nurturing your inner child Sue. Enjoy the journey and process and as you so beautifully put it “the freedom of the dance”.
      Thank you for your lovely comment my friend, here’s to a wonderful dream inspired life for both of us. Hugs ❤️🙂 xx

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  44. Wow Miriam ! What an amazing inspiring post !
    Thank you for sharing your song. The words are stunning. Your voice is beyond beautiful, and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your every word. Thank you Miriam for making my day. x

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  45. “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.

    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.”

    I AM REBLOGGING! YOU NAILED IT

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  50. Hello dear Miriam,
    Oh my…this is a very big moment for you, I can tell.
    It’s like something clicked and a greater resolve was born to follow your dreams, my friend. The passion in your writing as you urge us on to follow our dreams…to reassure us in such a beautiful way, that the universe is absolutely wanting the best for us.
    I was so taken with your story of the paper that landed before you…how often do we just toss them aside into the recycle bin!!
    Just awe inspiring.
    And as for your song…sweetness and beauty. You are truly gaining your ‘voice’ with every song you post. I can feel your confidence rise like your moon, Miriam.
    Just a brilliant post and message.
    I’m happy I came to find this one. So sorry for my absence but I appreciated your reference to inspire me to come seek…
    Much love from me 💐💐💝💝

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    1. There’s never any need to apologise Di, I know that eventually you’ll find your way here. Thank you for your truly beautiful comment, must admit it brought a bit of a tear to my eyes. You’re right, this was a big moment for me, this whole post, the finding of the paper, the song that was born, the dreams that are coming to fruition … you know how deeply this would have affected me, you know me well. 💕
      Thanks again my lovely friend. Keep living and creating your own dreams in London and we’ll talk again soon. xo 💖🙂💫

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      1. I feel like crying too now Miriam…tears are also forming….
        Thank you for your kind reply as it means a lot to me today.
        I’m still very much finding where I fit and doing some soul searching currently.
        I’m so happy to know you have found a spark, and you give me encouragement after your time of soul searching too, that the loveliest of things can be born from a seemingly fleeting moment…
        Yes, I’m proud to think we know each other well…
        Thank you for your ever beautiful friendship…it means a lot.
        Enjoy what you have found and where you are heading…🌈✨✨
        Much love,
        Di 🌹❤️

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        1. I sense a feeling of vulnerability here Di. We all have those moments my beautiful friend, especially in a new place, starting again and finding where we fit in (even when we’ve lived somewhere our whole lives, we can still feel that soul searching). You’ll find your place and that spark, remember it’s inside you, it never really leaves you. And with that spark of yours you’ll undoubtedly attract who and what you need in your life. Big hugs and love from me to you🌹💖

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        2. You’re very perceptive my lovely friend. We do know each other well…
          Yes, you are quite correct. There is that sense at the moment and I thank you for your encouraging words and hugs and love…🙏🏼💐
          Until soon, my kind friend 💜💜💫

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        4. Thank you sweet Miriam…💐
          I know have the spark…but not sure where to light the best fire…
          Take care too and I’ll keep smiling…💐💜💜

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        5. Sometimes the fire finds the spark Di. Just be yourself, let things and people flow to you naturally, you’ll see, things always work out. Life will flow the way it’s meant to when you give up the fight a little … 💜💕

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