Mr. Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - [With Lyrics]

Do you have songs that make you cry?

The Ugly Cry.

I DO - this is often one of them.

Dona Anderson

Subscribe to Dona Anderson by Email

In my guitar groups music books there are 2 songs that make me cry.

This one and the other is Puff the Magic Dragon.

I love them both but ...

Some days the tears just start to come.

Then it's Quick - find a tissue as tears are running down my face and I need to blow my nose. 

I wonder who else has songs

 that do the same to them for
whatever reason ...

I used to be very sensitive,

much worse than now.  

I couldn't listen or watch some things because the ugly cry would swell my eyes up so bad I just had little slits to see out of the next morning.

Sometimes it was embarrassing especially when we were out at movies or concerts. 

The people beside me weren't always appreciative. 

And, I really felt bad when others told me their problem/story and would apologize that I was sad/tearing up.

Do us sensitive ones ever lose it or

is it just how we're suppose to be. 

Google can Help. 

There's questions & responses to help about

crying if you want to check that out.  

There are even Benefits listed.

I guess I need that cry every once in awhile

which was the second I added Tilly's photo in here.

My first photo message back in 2012 - Miss you beautiful  Scottie Girl.

 Her heart was very Kind & Happy.

Thanks for your visit.

New posts every Tuesday.

Together we're sharing Wellness around
the World - links for sharing below.

PS. I hope I'm not alone in this crying thing and Hopefully

 one day we can get back to those before Covid activities.

My Way (Charity Single) By Margaret Mackie & Jamie Lee Morley #OurStory ...

Alzheimer's Awareness Month

Dona Anderson

I saw this a few days ago and thought it would be lovely to share.

Thanks to the various experts and campaigns for Alzheimer's Awareness month there is more information on the various types of dementia and more personal stories being shared to let us learn from, understand and give support.

Music has been found to help support their day - the songs of their generation, Christmas carols, Classical music or whatever it is.  It can be calming, comforting, and let time pass being more relaxed.

It's important that others get to share in those moments, a time when we can all forget about the disease and just focus on the present to enjoy the precious Gifts they leave us ...

This video is one. 💚

a Magical Gift for us to hold in our hearts.

Take Care.

Coming up next week. 
February is my Heart & Love Month

be sure to visit for Music, Rumi and a 

Message from the heart starts it off.

It sometimes take a Village

A Sweet Story to warm your Heart 

from the Bird and Man Kingdom

This story is from a couple years ago but is one with no time restriction.

As I only do one post a week, I often have ones still as ideas, some started and others scheduled and in the line up.

Finally, I get to share this story.  

It starts with a friend of my husbands, Rod, who's also a lover of the little humming birds that live here year round and sometimes need a little help.

This baby fell out of its nest and Rod found him due to the mother making a huge fuss.

He didn't know where the nest was in the trees or bushes so set up a common place for the Mom to visit. 

Rod kept his feeders full for the Mom and other Hummers as I call them and during the day put the baby outside on a chair with a fluffy towel to keep it warm.  There the Mom could see the little one and luckily came often to feed baby hummer.  They were talking to each other lots so I guess that kept them calm.

At night he would bring it inside out of the cold but put it right at the patio door where the Mom could see the little one.   So this became the daily routine.

Then came the Problem - maybe not.

Rod had to go away and needed helpers to keep this going.

It soon became the photo op and how's the little one doing for his friends and neighbors who became caregivers to keep the feeders full and transport the baby in and out of the house and the care watchers  during the day kept the area safe from passing birds and other critters. 

I can't imagine how the baby and Mom were so comfortable to feed while helpers were often close by sitting quietly on guard and sometimes had to put baby back up on his chair.

The trust shown by baby & Mom was just - well I don't know the words to explain it so I'm not going to try. 

Then the day came when the little one managed to fly up into the trees ...

This ends the Story on the Man side.

It was time to be continued on the Bird side.

thanks for your visit.

I hope you enjoyed the Summer of Music and now we're back to normal posts again. If you missed some scroll down or find them on the right in the archives.

Now we're in September and it always seems to bring us back to our regular routines again so stay tuned as lots more posts are in the works to carry us through the months ahead.

If you liked this little story, keep it going -
Links to comment & share below.

Dona Anderson
Don't miss the weekly posts,

Subscribe to Dona Anderson by Email

Visit my Facebook page for more inspiration, 

places to pause and wellness moments.

Hi, if you're viewing this in the mobile version
you may want to see the Web version to get
the archives & links on the side bar and
the labels at the bottom of the post. 

Flowers Help reduce Stress

Stress is a commonly used word, 

 one that affects our health, daily life
& it is Everywhere

Dona Anderson

Subscribe to Dona Anderson by Email

I'm sure we've all been affected by stress from different sources and in various different ways.

Taking our Lives back

For many it is a daily occurrence with many triggers.

Add to it and if you're like me when we get multiple factors attacking us at the same time, it can be quite overwhelming.

We might have a bad day occasionally but then sometimes its a bad week, month or it can even seem like a bad year.

There are many causes and depending on how you ask the question on Google you can get responses for causes, triggers, symptoms, treatment and more.

Stress can cause both physical and emotional issues that quickly add up to a long list.

The ways to help can be both easy solutions and more intense depending on the person, age, symptoms and possibly many other factors in the mix.

While a bit of Stress is often needed to help us win the race, escape from the wild bear or immediate crisis, we have to learn how to calm down after the bear or crisis has left us and we're safe.

I know from lots of experience that stress loves to make any other issues much worse, it thinks we're the beast and holds on tight. 

We all know that we need to breathe, relax, exercise, eat right, have a hobby and lots of good thoughts. Add into that is to sleep well, have friends to talk to and whatever else you like to do.

But, do we do it.

I know it's hard to find time to do a lot of what we need to do so how can we get to feel better.

I guess we really need to make ourselves accountable for making the effort to BE better.

Maybe we can start slow to create a new habit and get help and support from others when needed.

We are all very smart and talented and we know ourselves, what works for us and what defeats us, or makes us quit our good intentions. 

If any of this sounds familiar - I'm right here in this with you. 

We all have a story and looking back on mine even though I've been proactive over the last 40 years, I could have done a lot more to help myself build up and support my health and future. 

Now my age also adds into it and things can take longer to get better, rebuild and it's sometimes Harder to ask for HELP. 

We can't change the past so the importance of our Future Life is connected to the WHY it is important. And, only each one of us can answer that most important question.

Thanks for your visit - new post next week.

Sign up to subscribe to new posts by email above,

and links to share and comment below.

Time to Relax.
I went into the Archives to find this post
Treasures of Spring to share with you.

I love to notice each of the 8 parts as they
become present in my spring time, Enjoy.


Bye for now.

You can also use the labels below to find other related posts.

Help spread Wellness to others by Sharing at the links below.
Thank You.

Life Lessons From 100-Year-Olds

A Good Title

better than this one - 
I learn a lot from Funerals.

Dona Anderson

Subscribe to Dona Anderson by Email

Here goes ...

I never thought of Funerals as a place for learning but I always seem to come away with something.

Something seems to stick or I'm reminded to slow down, go out more, visit,  travel or something else that feels lost or missing due to those too often used words, I'm BUSY.

I guess that's what the regrets list is about but since we're still living we have a chance to change that list about our life.

I hope we can think about this for a few minutes. 

Watch the video and then let's see what we can do.

Some Things I've learned

Friends are Friends - age has nothing to do with it.

Enjoy others Friends & Family for the time they spend with you and let go of the time they didn't.

True friends come over even when they know the house is always a mess. 

Try not to let bad weather, illness and old age limit visiting your family and friends. They may not be able to express their appreciation but you'll see it in their eyes, smiles and warm hearts.

Relax and just be there if that's all you can do. Sitting and being with someone else is Huge. Listening to their Stories is Huge even it you've heard it 20 times.

Can't make the old fashioned family suppers anymore - order take out. Have it delivered.  Get someone to spread it out and ENJOY!

Cherish those who enjoy and want to be with you.

Go around your neighborhood and find new friends.

Welcome those who stop by.

Invite someone over for tea, to share a meal or take them some leftovers or dessert.  Make a big pot of soup and share it. 

Ask questions and find out about other peoples life, where they lived, their friends.  I have been so surprised to find out that we shared places and people with others when you ask questions.

When I grew up we didn't talk about those who passed but we have to keep them with us and remind ourselves of the good or bad things. It's good to share their stories with family. Give your kids and grandchildren some sense of their family history.

Life has changed and troubles/problems change very fast.

We all have to be appreciated and work through what is going on in our time as well as understanding someone else's time.

We all need to be loved and appreciated for just being here.

Smile and laugh lots.

Tell others you love them often so they know it in case you don't get the chance again.

One day, you won't get another chance to say I love you or Good-Bye.

check out my Facebook page for lots more

Thank YOU for your visit.

Links to share below.

Take Care!

My photo card to You & best wishes for the festivities you Celebrate

There are many Festivals & Holidays

 in December around the World.

Best wishes to you for whatever ones you celebrate. 

Dona Anderson

For mine we usually say, Merry Christmas. 

This time of year is full of thoughts about connecting and celebrating with family and friends.

And I can't forget the feasts of wonderful food, desserts and often some gift giving.

This post reaches out to also thank everyone for their kindness towards others at this time of year.  

There are many ways to assist others you know or don't know that may need a little help, time, goodwill, a visit or even just a friendly smile.

I found this Charlie Brown Christmas wish to share with you.

Dear Santa,

                            I already have everything I could possibly wish for this year.

                            Got my family, good friends and Love.

                            Please take care of those who need you.

                            Thank You.

Another quote I found was ... in a World where you can be anything, be Kind.

Let's all have a little bit of Santa in us.

Next weeks post will be on Christmas Day and  it's our last for 2018.

See you back here then.

Please Remember at this busy time of year to look after yourself, ask for help when you need it and BREATHE!

Thanks for your visit.

Subscribe to Dona Anderson by Email

I never thought of this before but if

we Ho Ho Ho and Smile like Santa

we get to do some Face Yoga!!

Do small things with great Love ~ Mother Teresa

Compassion Stones 

always gifted ~ never sold

Gifts from the Heart

Dona Anderson

I'd like to introduce you to Carolin Post from Calgary, Alberta Canada 

Carolin is shining her beautiful light out to others through her artwork and inspiring messages.

I first saw her artwork on Facebook when she was drawing in the sand while on vacation, and her messages are now travelling the world as they go into the hands and hearts of so many.

She leaves her Compassion Stones in random places for people to find. 

Imagine finding this beautifully packaged Compassion Stone on a statue, sitting on a bench in a mall or park, some even took a ride on a cruise ship to Alaska. 

She also has extended her Compassion Stones out to support local organizations, hospitals and makes other special deliveries.

The journey continues from the giver to the receiver  - both sharing in the gifts each stone brings for love, peace and happiness. 

Each stone is numbered.

I received # 443 in June and I know she has been busy painting so I can't imagine what number she is up to now. I'm sure well over 500.

I alone cannot change the world but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples ~ Mother Teresa

Carolin ~ you are sending so many ripples out into the world.

Thank You.

I can hear the angels overhead singing with JOY!

Subscribe to Dona Anderson by Email

Lots more stuff on Facebook

You can be part of a Global Compassion Meditation

Compassion is travelling around the world tomorrow!

Chopra Center Global Meditation

July 11, 2015

JOIN IN

Dona Anderson

If you haven't seen any event info on this yet I thought I'd let you know about the free Global Meditation happening tomorrow. The link below is for the sign up.

Chopra Center Global Meditation on July 11

Dona Anderson

I'm not available for this event and I know lots of you won't be either so lets think about compassion and peace and how we can bring more of it into our own lives and interactions with others.

To help us, here is a meditation from my new book Moving Forward from the Heart.

Enjoy!

One Hug

There’s one hug and a breath waiting!

It’s waiting to be found as you soften to let go of stress, let go of struggles, and let go of thoughts.

Allow any distractions you experience to move through you, and use your breath to bring the mind home to this present moment … allow only thoughts about relaxation to be in this moment.

Notice what is happening within and around you as you open up your arms wide to give yourself a big hug … gently rub or pat yourself wherever you can reach on the neck, back, shoulders, and arms … really feel the hug … feel both parts, the giving and the receiving … feel the comfort in being present right now.

Stay here a bit longer to just breathe one breath at a time … breathe in feelings of connection, reassurance, acceptance, love … breathe in feelings of safety.

Slowly return your arms to their resting place and let your body and mind settle again … let your next breaths fill your whole body with feelings of peace and calmness.

Begin to focus on the center of your heart and allow it to be full of a wondrous bright white light that is beaming with joy, and wants to sing out to the entire world … the songs of the heart are of love, courage, hope, compassion, and gratitude.

Remember your hug, did you feel these feelings, did you feel this fullness, this singing of your heart.  In your heart songs you’ll hear words about beauty, smiles, warmth, and forgiveness, did you feel these in your hug … did you feel the magic of your life?

As you stay resting, you can also hear honesty, wisdom, and understanding in the words of your heart songs, and you can let this moment lead you further into a place of nourishment and restorative healing.

Visualize the beautiful light from your heart moving now through your body and spreading your songs.  Embrace the energy of the light and the words, embrace the feelings of your songs as they circulate within and then around you.

Is there some left to give away, to offer out to others?  You can send others your heart songs to help them also come to a place for nourishment and restorative healing.

One hug and a conscious breath have connected you 

 to your heart and out into the world …

One hug and a breath opened you to 
what is precious, what truly is important
and to what truly makes all

our hearts light up and sing … 

~ Enjoy a period of relaxing Meditation ~

Moving Forward from the Heart

Copyright ©2015  Dona Anderson

Follow by Email

Enter your email address:

Watch for new posts weekly and  see whats on the Bonus Page for email Followers!

Links to Share below!