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This is the Light of Day

July 7, 2023 by drleannamanuel Leave a Comment
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When I started composing choral music I spent time going through old hymnals (I have a lot of them) and picking hymns that I didn’t know, were in public domain, and I liked the words. That seemed like a good place to start. One hymn I discovered was This is the Light of Day by … [Read more…]

Posted in: Composition, Music Tagged: composition, John Ellerton, music, This is the Light of Day

I’m Back…Again

July 2, 2023 by drleannamanuel Leave a Comment
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Hi everyone. I’m back. I know I’ve said this many times. I always mean it too. Then life gets busy and I fall off the path. That sounds like life has been a struggle, but in many ways I’m living my dream. While I’m still working a full time job, and a part-time job, the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Daily Life Tagged: I'm Back, music

Saying No

November 10, 2022 by drleannamanuel Leave a Comment
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“No is a full sentence.” ~ Jessica Ortner Most people I know struggle with saying no. We often feel that we must give an explanation, particularly if we are giving what seems to be an answer that might upset or disappoint someone. The reality is that NO is a full sentence. It is ok to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Daily Life Tagged: communication, confidence, self worth

Cinnamon Buns

September 19, 2022 by drleannamanuel Leave a Comment
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We have been having a pretty big adventure here at my house. My neighbor took this picture, but I didn’t know about it until after the bear was at my house.  This bear is standing on the driveway leading to my house.  She named this bear Cinnamon Buns. At first I was telling people that I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Daily Life Tagged: Brown Bears, Cinnamon Buns

Nostalgia

September 2, 2022 by drleannamanuel Leave a Comment
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Nostalgia is a really funny thing. I was driving down I-40 the other day with my windows down. There was this smell, no, aroma. I know my brain was playing tricks on me, but I was sure that what I was smelling was Marion’s Piazza pizza. In fact I was certain that it was pepperoni … [Read more…]

Posted in: Daily Life Tagged: Kenley Players, Marion's Piazza, memory, pizza

14,000 Things To Be Happy About

August 11, 2022 by drleannamanuel Leave a Comment
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14,000 Things To Be Happy About is a small book that I noticed when I went for a massage. With nothing better to do, I picked it up and started reading. According to the author, Barbara Ann Kipfer, the book is a list of 50 years worth of things that made her happy or that … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book Review, Daily Life Tagged: Happiness

Overwhelm

January 3, 2022 by drleannamanuel Leave a Comment
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Overwhelm is a word I hear a lot. In fact, I hear it often enough that I decided to explore it more in depth. If you look up overwhelm in the dictionary you will find 1) to affect (someone) very strongly, 2) to cause (someone) to have too many things to deal with, and 3) … [Read more…]

Posted in: Anxiety, Coaching, Personal Growth Tagged: coping, Overwhelmed, Personal Growth, Tapping

Practice Room

October 27, 2021 by drleannamanuel Leave a Comment
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Or….Making Room For Practice What do you visualize when you hear the words practice room? I immediately see a small windowless room with a piano, bench, metronome, pencil, and a pile of music. The walls are a dull industrial greenish grey. In reality I never practiced piano in a room like this, but that is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Daily Life Tagged: piano, Practice, sports

Unsolicited Advice

October 20, 2021 by drleannamanuel Leave a Comment
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I could write a very short article on unsolicited advice; one declarative sentence. Stop, Don’t Do It! It is rarely a good plan in any relationship. Why? It doesn’t work, at least not often, and it can strain relationships It makes you responsible if your advice turns out poorly. There are some key words to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Daily Life Tagged: Advice, Relationships

Exercise vs Movement

October 12, 2021 by drleannamanuel Leave a Comment
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There is something about the word exercise that causes an emotional reaction for many people. I find it interesting that the word movement rarely elicits the same emotional response. Go ahead, say the words exercise and movement aloud and then notice what you feel. Try “I’m going to exercise” vs “I’m going to move.” Although … [Read more…]

Posted in: Daily Life, Exercise Tagged: exercise, movement, Personal Growth
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