Author: Heather Houston

Absinthe aficionado. Empathetic thinker-feeler. Verbose writer. Avidly authentic. Hydrangea fanatic. Snow leopard lover. Joy huntress. Promising my devotees a honest glimpse into my life as I live with freedom, power and full self-expression in an unfiltered and sometimes distilled way. CHEERS!

My Abundant Life 8-1-26

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August 1st, 2026

“Summer’s lease hat all too short a date.”

William Shakespeare (English Playwright & Poet; April 1564 to April 23rd, 1616)

The Harmonic Convergence of an Authentic Life

“But if you have nothing at all to create, then perhaps you create yourself.”

Carl Jung (Swiss Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist; July 26th, 1875 to June 6th, 1961)

“In undertaking a spiritual life, what matters is simple. …We must make certain that our path is connected with our heart… When we ask, ‘Am I following a path with heart?’ we discover that no one can define for us exactly what our path should be. Instead, we must allow the mystery and beauty of this question to resonate within our being. Then somewhere within us an answer will come and understanding will arise. If we are still and listen deeply, even for a moment, we will know if we are following a path with heart.”

Jack Kornfield (American Psychologist & Writer; July 16th, 1945)

“For me, bearing witness to my authentic self is the most joyous and fulfilling spiritual path I have ever followed. It is truly ‘a path with heart,’ It began when I acknowledged that creativity is holy.”

“It’s never too late to reclaim your individual gifts, resuscitated a dream, create an authentic life. Consider this: what if ‘original sin’ is denying instead of celebrating your originality?”

“Each of us possesses an exquisite, extraordinary gift: The opportunity to give expression to Divinity on earth through our everyday lives. When we choose to honor this priceless gift, we participate in the re-creation of the world.”

“Our own life is the instrument with which we experiment with truth.”

Thich Nhat Hanh (Vietnamese Monk & Peace Activist; 1910 to March 13th, 2002)

“I have been reclaiming my love for self. To recognize I am a gift and deserving to add to the world and my life has been the most important exploration I have ever embarked upon.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 281 to 283 of 501.

I challenge each of you on this blog series to post comments so we all can grow together.

My Musical Life 7-31-26

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July 31st, 2026

#41 Snowbird (Anne Murray) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
Beneath this snowy mantle cold and clean
The unborn grass lies waiting
For its coat to turn to green
The snowbird sings the song he always sings
And speaks to me of flowers
That will bloom again in spring🪄
When I was young
My heart was young then, too
Anything that it would tell me
That’s the thing that I would do
But now I feel such emptiness within
For the thing that I want most in life’s
The thing that I can’t win🪄
Spread your tiny wings and fly away
And take the snow back with you
Where it came from on that day
The one I love forever is untrue
And if I could you know that I would
Fly away with you🪄
The breeze along the river seems to say
That he’ll only break my heart again
Should I decide to stay
So, little snowbird
Take me with you when you go
To that land of gentle breezes
Where the peaceful waters flow🪄
Spread your tiny wings and fly away
And take the snow back with you
Where it came from on that day
The one I love forever is untrue
And if I could you know that I would
Fly away with you🪄
Yeah, if I could you know that I would
Fl-y-y-y-y away with you

My Abundant Life 7-31-26

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July 31st, 2026

Desire, Ask, Believe, Receive

“Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever.”

Isak Dinesen (Karen Blixen) (Danish Author; April 17th, 1885 to September 7th, 1962)

“Are you a worrier? We all are to a certain extent, but some of us are more pessimistic than others, and when we worry, it’s always the worst possible thing that comes first to mind. Worrying is a great thief of time.”

“Often when we stew, we think that we’re doing something positive about the problem; at least we’re thinking about it. Instead, we’ve set off an escalating spiral that can ruin an entire day–for ourselves and those in our vicinity.”

“I learned that simply to ask a blessing upon one’s circumstances, whatever they are, is somehow to improve them, and to tap some mysterious source of energy and joy. …I came upon one of the most ancient and universal truths–that to affirm and to claim God’s help even before it is given, is to receive it.”

Marjorie Holmes (American Columnist; 1910 to March 13th, 2002)

“Lift up your worries and ask for grace to get through the rest of the day. There is an abundance of amazing grace available to all of us if we simply learn to ask for it.”

“Desire, Ask, Believe, Receive.”

Stella Terrill Mann (American Lecturer & Author; 1898 to 1990)

“I have spent most of my life worrying about things that have never happened.”

Mark Twain (Writer; November 30th, 1835 to April 21st, 1910)

“Worrying about the future robs you of the present moment.”

“I’m not going to think about this right now, I’ll think about this tomorrow, After all, tomorrow is another day.”

Scarlett O’Hara (Fictional Character; the complex, headstrong protagonist of Margaret Mitchell’s 1936 novel Gone with the Wind)

Joyful Simplicities for July

“Declare your personal independence: choose to live authentically as a dreamer, not an ‘expector.'”

“If you worry you still are going to eventually die. If you don’t worry, you still will eventually die. So why worry?”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 277 to 278 of 501.

I challenge each of you on this blog series to post comments so we all can grow together.

My Musical Life 7-30-26

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July 30th, 2026

#40 The Long And Winding Road (The Beatles) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
The long and winding road
That leads to your door
Will never disappear
I’ve seen that road before
It always leads me here
Lead me to you door🪄
The wild and windy night
That the rain washed away
Has left a pool of tears
Crying for the day
Why leave me standing here?
Let me know the way🪄
Many times I’ve been alone
And many times I’ve cried
Anyway, you’ll never know
The many ways I’ve tried🪄
And still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long, long time ago
Don’t leave me waiting here
Lead me to your door🪄
But still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long, long time ago
Don’t keep me waiting here
Lead me to your door🪄
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

My Abundant Life 7-30-26

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July 30th, 2026

Habits That Steal Precious Moments

“Lost, yesterday, somewhere between sunrise and sunset, two golden hours, each set with sixty diamond minutes. No reward is offered, for they are gone forever.”

Horace Mann (American Educational Reformer & Politician; May 4th, 1796 to August 2nd, 1859)

“Nothing dies harder than a bad habit. Usually we know whenever we’re doing something that’s not good for us because the small voice that resides in the center of our heads can be a pretty vigilant nag.”

“Too often we’re unaware of the other ways in which we rob ourselves of precious moments that could be spent nurturing our creativity. These are unconscious habits that the Surgeon General doesn’t warn us about but that our authentic selves will. For as long as we continue to cling to bad habits that may not be life-threatening but certainly aren’t life-enhancing, we only steal from our potential.”

“I haven’t had too many vices throughout my life as a professional athlete and coach. However, I maintain those things which entice my senses as that makes me feel alive and honors my ability to sense. Delicious food, tantalizing cocktails and extraordinary sex are all must stays…Drugs Sex & Rock-n-Roll FOREVER!“

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 276 to 277 of 501.

I challenge each of you on this blog series to post comments so we all can grow together.

My Musical Life 7-29-26

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July 29th, 2026

#39 Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) (Edison Lighthouse) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
She ain’t got no money
Her clothes are kinda funny
Her hair is kinda wild and free
Oh, but Love grows where my Rosemary goes
And nobody knows like me🪄
She talks kinda lazy
And people say she she’s crazy
And her life’s a mystery
Oh, but Love grows where my Rosemary goes
And nobody knows like me🪄
There’s something about her hand holding mine
It’s a feeling that’s fine
And I just gotta say
She’s really got a magical spell
And it’s working so well
That I can’t get away🪄
I’m a lucky fella
And I’ve just got to tell her
That I love her endlessly
Because Love grows where my Rosemary goes
And nobody knows like me🪄
There’s something about her hand holding mine
It’s a feeling that’s fine
And I just gotta say
She’s really got a magical spell
And it’s working so well
That I can’t get away🪄
I’m a lucky fella
And I’ve just got to tell her
That I love her endlessly
Because Love grows where my Rosemary goes
And nobody knows like me
Fadeout:
It keeps growing every place she’s been
And nobody knows like me🪄
If you’ve met her, you’ll never forget her
And nobody knows like me
La la la- believe it when you’ve seen it
Nobody knows like me