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My Musical Life 3-17-26

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March 17th, 2026

#67 I Thank You (Sam & Dave) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
(I want everybody to get up off your seat
And get your arms together, and your hands together
And give me some of that o-o-old soul clapping)🪄
You didn’t have to love me like you did
But you did, but you did
And I thank you
You didn’t have to squeeze me like you did
But you did, but you did
And I thank you🪄
If you took your love to somewhere else
I wouldn’t know what it meant to be loved to death
You made me feel like I’ve never felt
Kisses so good I had to holler for help🪄
You didn’t have to squeeze me but you did
But you did but you did
And I thank you
You didn’t have to hold me but you did
But you did but you did
And I thank you🪄
Every day was something new
You pull out your bag and your fine to-do
You got me trying new things too
Just so I can keep up with you🪄
You didn’t have to shake me like you did
But you did but you did
And I thank you
You didn’t have to make it like you did
But you did but you did
And I thank you🪄
All my life I’ve been shortchanged
Without your love baby, it’s a crying shame
And now I know what the fellas are talking about
When they say that they been turned out🪄
I want to thank you (thank you)
Thank you (oh, baby)
Thank you baby (yeah, yeah)
Oh baby (I gotta be thanking)
Got to say🪄
You didn’t have to love me like you did
But you did, but you did.
(And I thank you.)🪄
You didn’t have to hold me like you did
But you did, but you did.
(And I thank you.)🪄
Thank you (thank you, baby)
Baby (Got to thank you)
Baby (oh, baby)
Thank! I’ve! Got! I’ve got to (thank you baby)
Thank you baby (oh baby)

My Abundant Life 3-16-26

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March 16th, 2026

What Do You Like about Yourself?

“If you want to find the answers to the Big Questions about your soul, you’d best begin with the Little Answers about your body.”

George A. Sheehan (Physician, Senior Athlete and Author; November 5th, 1918 ~ November 1st, 1993)

“Like all of us, you see yourself in the mirror every day. But when was the last time you nodded your head in approval at what you saw? Today, I’d like to ask you to try something radically different: look at yourself lovingly and begin to appreciate what you see.”

“This exercise is more than just skin deep because I want you to take an inventory of what you like about yourself. Most of us are very quick to criticize ourselves. We’re always finding things wrong with the way we look. Today we’re going to discover and give thanks for what pleases us.”

“Tonight, set aside an hour to celebrate how marvelous you really are. …Ask your authentic self to bring to your conscious mind all the special things you should discover tonight. …In your most nurturing voice, tell yourself aloud how wonderful you are. …take a compassionate look at yourself in the mirror. Continue to gaze approvingly into the mirror until you find ten things that you absolutely love about your face and your body…Write all ten down in your gratitude journal. Now think about aspects of your personality that you like. …Write it all down. Do not stop until you have at least ten things about your personality for which to be grateful. Now record them all in your gratitude journal.

“And if you think you can’t find twenty things to love about yourself, go back to the mirror. Do this exercise every day until you can. …Today, be willing to search genuinely for your glorious possibilities and rejoice in your divine authenticity.

“Nature never repeats herself and the possibilities of one human soul will never be found in another.”

Elizabeth Cady Stanton (American Writer and Activist who was a leader of the women’s rights movement in the U.S. during the mid- to late-19th century; November 12th, 1815 ~ October 26th, 1902)

“Before my story began…” (Heather 3-16-22)

1972 Me…at my Aunt Carrie’s Baby Shower

Ten Things I like About My Body: (Heather Houston 3-16-22)

  1. I love my blue eyes.
  2. I love that I have actual free hanging ear lobes.
  3. I love my hair color when it is dyed black and blue.
  4. I love my hands and fingers.
  5. I love my breasts…Epic!
  6. I love my nipples…Brilliant!
  7. I love my belly button.
  8. I love the ratio of my labia majora to labia minor…Perfection!
  9. I love my ass.
  10. I love my feet.
  11. I love the silky soft soles of my feet…no hard callouses.

Ten Things I like About My Personality: y: (Heather Houston 3-16-22)

  1. I love my sense of humor.
  2. I love that I am kind.
  3. I love that I am generous.
  4. I love that I am thoughtful.
  5. I love that I am integral.
  6. I love that I am intelligent.
  7. I love my appreciation for all music.
  8. I love that I feel fulfillment from being of service to others.
  9. I love that I am loving.
  10. I love that I am logical.
  11. I love that I am warm and approachable to others.

I read the above list and still feel the same about what I love about my physical body and my personality. (Heather Houston 3-16-26)

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 82-83 of 501.

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

My Abundant Life 3-15-26

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March 15th, 2026

Self-Nurturing: The Hardest Task You’ll Ever Do

“Any little bit of experimenting in self-nurturance is very frightening for most of us. There is a connection between self-nurturing and self-respect.”

Julia B. Cameron (American Teacher, Author, artist, poet, playwright, novelist, filmmaker, pigeon fancier, composer, and journalist; March 4th, 1948 ~ )

“Perhaps we are all Scrooges when it comes to self-nurturing because if we were kind to ourselves, our creativity might begin to blossom like a plant moving toward the light. Of course, this would mean we’d want to make some changes in our lives, and we all know how we feel about changes, even positive ones. We may be in a rut, but at least our own familiar grooves are comforting in their own insidious fashion.”

“The way to take giant leaps and strides toward authenticity, however, is through small changes.”

“True life is lived when tiny changes occur.”

Count Lev “Leo” Nikolayevich Tolstoy (Russian Writer; September 9th, 1828 ~ November 20th, 1910)

“Today, make a list of ten nice things you could do for yourself. Now select one and do it.”

“Before my story began…” (Heather Houston 3-15-22)

1972 Me…at my Aunt Carrie’s Baby Shower

Ten Nice Things To Do For Myself: (Heather Houston 3-15-22)

  1. Pedicure
  2. Manicure
  3. Color Hair
  4. Buy Conditioner
  5. Buy Leave-In Conditioner
  6. Face Mask
  7. Go See A Movie
  8. Make Myself A Cocktail (Pour an apple whiskey on the rocks) 3-15-22
  9. Listen To Fun Music
  10. Take A Nap.

Ten Nice Things To Do For Myself: (Heather Houston 3-15-26)

  1. Pedicure
  2. Manicure
  3. Buy Conditioner
  4. Purchase 2 Boxes to hold our Malaysian/India Spices and Mexican Spices
  5. Schedule therapist appointments to deal with past trauma. ✅
  6. Purchase indigenous medicines at the NICWA conference in Oklahoma.
  7. Exercise a minimum of 5 days/week.
  8. Bake 1x/week.
  9. Practice my violin.
  10. Plan to get motorcycle to the shop to get a tune-up and repair the speaker system.

It seems some things keep reoccurring as I am not following through with nurturing myself.

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 81-82 of 501.

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

My Abundant Life 3-9-26

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March 9th, 2026

A Radiant Reflection: Projecting Your Authentic Self

“So many women just don’t know how great they really are. They come to us all vogue outside and vague on the inside.”

Mary Kay Ash (American Businesswoman and Founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc.; May 12th, 1918 ~ November 22nd, 2001)

“Few women know how great they really are. If truth were told, we’d all probably admit to feeling pretty vague about our personal appearance. Many of us would like to trade ourselves in for a sleeker version.”

“…flip through the catalogs. Cut out the pictures of the women you think are attractive and the clothing you’d love to wear.”

“Always remember that dreams–your creative visualizations–must come before their physical manifestations.”

“Create a collage of your ideal woman: find the perfect hairstyle, put together a fantastic wardrobe for home and work.”

“Since you have embarked on this adventure to awaken your authenticity and discover your own sense of style, be willing not to buy another item of clothing unless you absolutely cannot live without it. No more settling for something that’s not you or that’s second-rate.”

“Let the potent power of simplicity begin to work in your life. If it’s not authentically you, live without it.”

“Before my story began…” (Heather 3-9-22)

1972 Me…at my Aunt Carrie’s Baby Shower

“This such a hard space for me to unfold. I have always been in a financial way that to buy myself anything for my wardrobe never went beyond the next racing t-shirt or sweat pants for my work. I feel like I have no sense of my own style and really don’t even no where to begin. My wardrobe has not evolved in over 20-25 years…UGH! I need to save money and hire a stylist to help me find that part of me.” (Heather Houston 3-9-22)

“I yearn to find my authentic style. One that is fusion for my busy life. I want classy, practical, sporty and elegant…LOL! Sounds like am impossible task. However, as a 2-Spirit woman, I believe I can find what works for me. I am in my birthday month and plan to get at least one item I must have.” (Heather Houston 3-9-26)

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 76-77 of 501.

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

My Musical Life 3-6-26

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March 6th, 2026

#52 Light My Fire (José Feliciano) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
You know that it would be untrue
You know that I would be a liar
If I was to say to you, yeah
Girl, we couldn’t get much higher🪄
Come on baby, light my fire
Come on baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire🪄
The time for hesitation is through
There’s no time to wallow in the mire
Darling we can only lose
And our love become a funeral pyre🪄
Come on baby, light my fire
Come on baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire, yeah🪄
Yeah, you know that it would be untrue
And you know that I would be a liar
If I was to go and tell you
Momma we couldn’t get much higher🪄
Well, come on baby, light my fire
Come on baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire, yeah🪄
Yeah, come on baby light, would you light my fire, yeah
Come on baby light my fire, would you, oh it’s alright
Light my fire, light my fire, light my fire
Light my fire, light my fire, light my fire, girl
You better light my fire
Come on baby, you better light, you better light my fire

My Abundant Life 3-5-26

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March 5th, 2026

Creating a Hope Chest

“‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers–that perches in the soul…”

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson (American Poet; December 10th, 1830 ~ May 15th, 1886)

“Not every one of our desires can be immediately gratified. We’ve got to learn to wait patiently for our dreams to come true, especially on the path we’ve chosen. But while we wait, we need to prepare symbolically a place for our hopes and dreams.”

“Faith is the very first thing you should pack in a hope chest.”

My Bucket List

Hope
Mammoth Cave National Park

“Before my story began…” (Heather Houston 3-5-22)

1972 Me…at my Aunt Carrie’s Baby Shower

“I remember in high school my best friend had spoken about a hope chest. I immediately thought I needed one as well. So, what did I do? Hope…wish…pray my parents would magically read my mind and get me one. Why did I want one? Because the “Jones” were saying I should have one. Apparently those to be married should have one. In retrospect, this was ridiculous. What I was really hoping was that if it magically materialized, it would mean I was worthy, enough…loved. My story was working overtime while I was in high school. Being a late bloomer really sucked…always late to the party!” (Heather Houston 3-5-22)

“I really loved the authors idea of creating a hope chest per se as a wicker basket filled with books she loved to gift to her daughter on her 16th birthday. I am long past 16, and have an ask of my own mother. Share with me more of your poetry at different times in your life so I get a glimpse of who you are as a woman, my mother, a sister, a daughter and a wife. My mom’s share of her poetry from when she was 13 years old filled me with so much joy. I felt like I was actually getting to know…HER. I love you Mom!”❤️ (Heather Houston 3-5-26)

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 72-73 of 501.

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

My Abundant Life 2-23-26

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February 23rd, 2026

Making Your Own Imprint

“God is in the details.”

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe (German-American Architect; March 27th, 1886 ~ August 18th, 1969)

“You move into a completely empty house and start from scratch–money is not a consideration. Write down twenty specifics for your ideal home from architectural features to furnishings that are ‘must haves’ for you. …Are any of these items from your past? Where did you first encounter them? How long have you been dreaming about them? Are there any items from your childhood home?”

  • “20 Architectural Features & Furnishing Must Haves
    1. Sun porch (Grandmother’s House; 3-4 years old; I have always wanted this; not from my childhood home).
    2. Soft chaise lounge in sun porch (In a furniture store; adult; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    3. Overstuffed leather chair with brass button brad detail in a library (Read in a book and saw in an old movie; grade school age; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    4. Library with leatherbound books and a fireplace (Read in a book and saw in an old movie; grade school age; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    5. Walk in pantry (Grandmother’s House; 3-4 years old; I have always wanted this; not from my childhood home).
    6. Large hearth in living room with a large threshold and bench area to sit upon in front of the hearth. (Grandmother’s House & Aunt Dot’s House; 10-12 years old; I have always wanted this; not from my childhood home).
    7. Fireplace in every room (saw in an old movie; grade school age; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    8. Claw-foot bath tub (Aunt Dot’s House; 10-12 years old; I have always wanted this; not from my childhood home).
    9. Gas 6 burner with griddle area stove/oven (saw on a cooking show; adult; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    10. Deep farmer’s sink in kitchen (saw on a home improvement show; adult; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    11. Marble counters in kitchen (saw on a cooking show; adult; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    12. Outdoor fireplace/fire pit (I saw on a home improvement show; adult; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    13. Outdoor kitchen and BBQ (I saw on a home improvement show; adult; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    14. Outdoor cabana with outdoor TV (I saw on a home improvement show; adult; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    15. Pool with jacuzzi/spa (I saw on a home improvement show; adult; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    16. Office shared with my partner (I saw on a home improvement show; adult; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    17. 3-car garage (I saw on a home improvement show; adult; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    18. Fenced yard so Kiva can play and go indoors to outdoors at will (I saw on a home improvement show; adult; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    19. 2 Walk in closets with dressing areas (I saw on a home improvement show; adult; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    20. Craft/Sewing room (I saw on a home improvement show; adult; I wanted this after I saw it; not from my childhood home).
    21. Window seats in dining room or family room (Grandmother’s House; 3-4 years old; I have always wanted this; not from my childhood home).” (Heater Houston 2-23-22)

“Next, imagine that your closet and drawers are empty. You need to fill them. What are the first ten things you would either hang up or put away? You may either keep favorites from your present wardrobe or buy entirely new items. Which comes first for you, comofrt or career?”

  • “10 Wardrobe Item Must Haves (Comfort is primary over career)
    1. 20 pair of soft cotton thongs
    2. 20 pairs soft cotton ankle socks
    3. Flannel pajama pants with soft long sleeve t-shirt
    4. Soft night sleep shirts
    5. Sweat pants and sweat shirts
    6. Jeans
    7. T-shirts
    8. Sneakers
    9. Sweaters
    10. Sexy Tops” (Heather Houston 2-23-22)

“Your kitchen cabinets are bare. You need to buy new china, flatware, glasses, and linens for everyday use and for entertaining. Where do you begin? What pattern do you want to see every day? What shape glass do you enjoy drinking from?”

  • “I would have a formal china pattern with a modern design and simple elegant flatware and a daily set that is less formal. However, I would use both interchangeably without concern for special occasions.
  • The formal china would be hydrangea floral pattern or a modern graphic design.
  • I prefer round edge glassware. Something with a heavier base feel. Stemware and martini glassware needs to be durable and yet as thin as possible.” (Heather Houston 2-23-26)

“The soap in the bathroom, the flowers in the garden, the book on the bedside table are all strong symbols of life in progress. …You look at theses details and a world unfolds.”

Charlotte Moss (American Interior Designer and Author; Unknown ~)

“By paying attention to the details–your authentic gestures–you give expression to the most personal of all the arts: making your own imprint on life.”

My Bucket List

Button Tufted Leather Chair
The Netherlands

“Before my story began…” (Heather Houston 2-23-26)

1972 Me…at my Aunt Carrie’s Baby Shower

“It is super fun to play a mental game of “what if”. I have eclectic taste which is combined with my love of texture and comfort. All pieces and rooms in my dream house would be useable versus art pieces. I love a house filled with love and lived in. A home needs to have character.” (Heather Houston 2-23-26)

“I reread my 2022 entries above for if I was to fill a new home with those items important to me, what I would fill my wardrobe with and the glassware and eating ware that I prefer. Fascinating that I put so much energy into this back then. Likely, because I had never even considered any of it as finances have always been strained, so survival was my only concern. Now I realize I am much more practical with what I want vs. need. I feel great in my on skin, so I am not on a quest to find things to flourish myself as I am enough without special clothes or furnishings. Truly blessed to be at this point in my life living abundantly vs. scarcity.” (Heather Houston 2-23-26)

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 56-57 of 501.

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

My Abundant Life 2-19-26

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February 19th, 2026

Rendezvous with the Authentic Archaeologist

“We cannot kindle when we will

The fire that in the heart resides

The spirit bloweth and is still

In mystery our soul abides.”

Matthew Arnold (English Poet and Cultural Critic; December 24th, 1822 ~ April 15th, 1888)

“Like the inner explorer who seekd adventure and the unknown, the authentic archaeologist knows how to unearth remnants of memory buried deeply in the fertile doil of the subconscious mind…The reason we want to awaken the archaeologist is to excavate the real you.”

“How we remember, and what we remember, and why we remember form the most personal map of our individuality.”

Christina Baldwin (Author; April 16th, 1946 ~ )

“Whether you realize it or not, you have lived many lives, and each one has left an indelible mark on your soul. I’m not referring to reincarnation. I’m referring to the episodic way in which our lives evovle: childhood, adolescence, college years or early career, marriages, motherhood…widowhood and onward. At each stage in our lives, we have both laughter and tears. But more important for our interests, we develop personal preferences. Each life experience leaves a layer of memory like a deposit of sdiment: things we’ve loved and moments of contentment we’ve cherished that when recalled, reveal glimmers of our true selves.”

My Bucket List

Unearthing the PAST
The Taj Mahal, India

Before my story began…(Heather Houston 2-19-22)

1972 Me…at my Aunt Carrie’s Baby Shower

“My past is often remembered in struggles and challenges vs. joy. I think the neglect I experienced at a young age scarred me and filtered how I saw the world. It makes me sad to realize this about myself.” (Heather Houston 2-19-22)

“I no longer look to the past hoping it holds reasons to the ‘Why’. Instead, I remember the past as something that no longer exists or defines me. The ‘NOW’ is the only thing that is real. In creating my beingness in the NOW, I soak up all the available joy in my life in each moment.” (Heather Houston 2-19-26)

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 52-53 of 501.

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

My Abundant Life 2-12-26

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February 12th, 2026

Once Upon A Time You Trusted Yourself

“Just trust yourself, then you will know how to live.”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (German Poet, Playwright, Novelist, Scientist, Statesman, Theatre Director, and Critic; August 28th, 1749 ~ March 22nd, 1832)

“Today, try to find a photograph of yourself when you were about ten…Send love to that young girl. Try to travel back in time and imagination. See yourself at ten: at home, at school, and at play.”

“…age ten was probably the last time you trusted your instincts. You didn’t listen to the opinions of your mother, your sister, or your friends because you had your own.”

“Try to contact the girl you once were. She’s all grown up now. She’s your authentic delf and she’s waiting to remind you how beautiful, accomplished, and extraordinary you really are.”

“The task today was to find a picture of myself when I was ten. The idea is that at ten we still trusted our instincts and didn’t let the opinions of others rule us. Regrettably, my story began at three or four-years old, so I had many stories by the time I hit ten. I included a picture when I was 4, which is likely the time when I last trusted myself. The other picture are closer to ten, but I was already manipulating myself by what I imagined others thought of me.“ (Heather Houston 2-12-22)

1972 Me…at my Aunt Carrie’s Baby Shower
1976 Christmas-Me, Santa & my brother

“See yourself at ten: at home, at school, and at play.” (Heather Houston 2-12-22)

  • “Where did you live?”
    • 1324 Sunny Drive, Eugene, OR. 97404
  • “Can you see your house or apartment, and the street?”
    • Yes. Hedges lined the yard perimeter. An ancient golden locus tree in the front yard. The 2-Story garage in the side yard. The fat backyard had 2 filbert trees and a huge garden. A rock garden was nearest the house in the center of the backyard. Raspberry bushes lined the edge of the backyard with the far backyard. The street we a dead end and our house was located halfway down the length of the drive.
  • “Walk through your rooms in your childhood home. What did your bedroom look like?”
    • My room had oak floors. My bed was a separated bunk bed with drawers along the sides. I had a white bedspread with bright pink and orange butterflies printed on it. I had a small round wooden table, made by my father, with 4 red plastic chairs in the corner of the room. I had a family maple dresser with an oval mirror. Upon my bookshelf sat my phonograph.
  • “Who were your friends?”
    • Hannah Huntley
    • Lisa Humphreys
    • Clark Schaffer
    • Kyle Grey
    • Theresa Moso
    • Shari Shaffer
  • “Did you have a best pal?”
    • Theresa Moso
  • “Who was she?”
    • Classmate
  • “How did you play?”
    • Tag, dodgeball, hot lava
  • “What was your favorite color in the Crayola pack?”
    • Midnight Blue
  • “Did you play a musical instrument?”
    • Violin
  • “Who was your favorite doll?”
    • Stuffed Dumbo
    • Raggedy Ann & Andy
  • “Can you recall the scent of Play-Doh?”
    • Ohhhhh yes and silly putty.
  • “What were your favorite foods?”
    • Chicken Fried Steak
  • “What subject did you like best in fifth grade?”
    • Writing

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 46-47 of 501.

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

My Abundant Life 1-2-26

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January 2nd, 2026

Loving The Questions

“You only live once—but if you work it right, once is enough.”

Joe E. Lewis (American Comedian, Actor and Singer; January 12th 1902 ~ June 4th, 1971)

“How often in the past have you turned away from all that is unresolved in your heart because you feared questioning?”

“The last three years have been transformative. The turning away was mostly during my abusive marriage. It was hard to confront my circumstances due to the guilt and shame I silently carried for more than 3 decades. Breaks my heart to say that a huge chunk of my life was in the denial space. However, the freedom and power I have now in my life has opened up a whole new world of possibilities. Dreaming feels possible again.” (Heather Houston 1-2-22)

“2026 marks the time I will not just be selectively authentic as I realize sometimes I even censor myself. I only have this one beautiful life to live into and I commit to LIVING it to it completely with all its blessing and shadows.” (Heather Houston 1-2-26)

“But what if you knew that a year from today you could be living the most creative, joyous, and fulfilling life you could imagine? What would it be? What changes would you make? How and where would you begin? Do you see why the questions are so important?”

“I absolutely see that future. I imagine living in a seasonally warm location. Access to a boat for travel and pleasure. I would be there with the love of my life hosting a podcast and touring for speaking engagements. We would own a tequila/mezcal/whiskey bar that served our favorite cocktails and food. Nightly, there would be various live music and dancing on a sand dance floor. We also travel the world to distilleries and sample tequila/mezcal/whiskey. “The major changes would be to reduce the amount of “stuff” I have; to live more simply. I would put money away in savings and investments to create a funding possibility. I would solicit vendors to sponsor our podcast. I choose to begin now as my life in NOW. I have 100% of my life left and no time to waste. I can begin by researching locations and countries I would like to live in long-term. Researching the commercial real estate of locations that interest me will afford me a strategy and approach to make my possibility become reality. All questions around possibility are valuable to create access to action. New actions lead to unexpected outcomes.” (Heather Houston 1-2-22)

“I really feel I am living into my full authentic self. I am leaning in hard! I live every day as the best date and party ever. Evert day I have glorious sex, have a scrumptious cocktail, eat delicious food, and spend time with the love of my life. I am certain there is nothing finer than this as lived. I am blessed.” (Heather Houston 1-2-26)

“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves. Do not seek the answers which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them and the point is to live everything. Live the questions now. …”

René Karl Wilhelm Johann Josef Maria Rilke (known as: Rainier Maria Rilke) (Austrian Poet and Novelist; December 4th 1875 ~ December 29th, 1926)

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 2-3 of 501.

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