As a 62 year old contemplative, I am finally finding balance in my life between the quiet moments, where epiphanies are divinely inspired...and the creative expression that follows. My true mission is to use my musical and visual art to share my lessons learned, and to empower others to find their t…
I was born in Oklahoma, tornado country, and moved to Louisiana after first grade. Louisiana was hurricane country, and i've experienced it first-hand for 57 years. You will hear a song of "no choice but simplify". I will also share a song of friendship in troubled times called "angel". Podcast transcription at www.divineinsightsandcowrites@blogspot.com. www.leblanctranscriptions.com
The Tree of Soles in Ossun, LA, has been such a special place for me, and the inspiration for several songs that have flown through me. Two of them touch on my long-standing battle with body dysmorphia. These are shared. Podcast transcription at www.divineinsightsandcowrites@blogspot.com. www.leblanctranscriptions.com
Two songs shared, one original, one not. I find an interesting comparison between 1943 America and the Covid-19 Era in our country. Transcription available at divineinsightsandcowrites.blogspot.com. Transcription by Chris LeBlanc of www.leblanctranscriptions.com.
Two songs inspired by 4 days at the Wild Goose Festival in hot springs, North Carolina. This is a yearly music and art festival promoting justice and peace. Transcription at divineinsightsandcowrites@blogspot.com. Transcription by Chris LeBlanc of www.leblanctranscriptions.com.
Two original songs about living in a just and compassionate world. Blessed Are...and All Grown Rock (an original kids's song that speaks to young at heart people of all ages! Transcription at divineinsightsandcowrites.blogspot.com. Transcription by Chris LeBlanc of www.leblanctranscriptions.com.
Yep, in my world, there are interconnected! Get inside this writer's mind...a song about writing a song about grief, and a song about cleaning out the fridge!
You will hear two songs of empowerment, from two different eras and emerging perspectives. Transcription is available at www.divineinsightsandcowrites.com. Transcription by Chris LeBlanc of www.leblanctranscriptions.com.
My first living-alone garage apartment, complete with my piece-by-piece stereo system, was truly a place of growth. You will hear about musicians who fed me with their words and led me through my struggles of being 20-something in 1979 - 1980...
I just keep thinking and centering and challenging my spiritual status quo...and growing in my faith. I hope you enjoy these two songs and their back stories. Transcription by Chris LeBlanc of www.leblanctranscriptions.com, and is available at divineinsightsandcowrites.blogspot.com
At this time of transition in our lives, why not rest in the silence a little while every day? Ponder those societal problems that seemed too insurmountable before, but there is ample time now to address. How can we be good citizens in the world? Why can compromise be so difficult? Two original songs are featured: 'Contemplate' and 'Compromise'.
Join me as I venture to Port A for a real education in life, music, and the exhausting search for perfection! Transcription by Chris LeBlanc of www.leblanctranscriptions.com
National news only 30 minutes each night? Sitcoms as family entertainment? Welcome to my upbringing...
I love the power of irony where my pet peeves are concerned. Prepare to celebrate the role of homemaker in the family, while pointing to the disrespect some people assign to this career path. And, DON'T PUT A LABEL ON ME! I am not done yet...Transcription by Chris LeBlanc at divineinsightsandcowrites.blogspot.com. www.leblanctranscriptions.com
In celebration of the life and legacy of my dad, Dr. Doyle Chambers (1918 - 2005). Transcription by Chris LeBlanc of LeBlanc Transcriptions. Www.leblanctranscriptions.com.
Morphine did not take away my mom's pain from bone cancer. Simply add the sound of willie nelson's voice! Relief for my mom...and a story of the healing powers in fine art, and for the artist. Podcast transcription at divineinsightsandcowrites.blog post.com
What does it MEAN to simplify? Is it the same for everybody?? And hear about a friend's trip to Australia from Louisiana with no luggage to check....travelling with only backpack, heart and soul. Transcription at divineinsightsandcowritescowrites.blogspot.com. Transcription by Chris LeBlanc of www.leblanctranscriptions.
Joni Mitchell and Terri Hendrix...two musical pioneers who have helped to shape my musical journey. Included are two original songs, one written for each. Transcription at divineinsightsandcowrites@blogspot.com
Two songs are featured, one called "everything", written about living with anorexia in the 1970s, shortly before Karen Carpenter's death of the disease. And the record is a tune I wrote about resetting my normal standard from perfection to the more healthy "good'nuff"...now I live healthy and happy! TRANSCRIPTION at www.divineinsightsandcowrites.blogspot.com. www.leblanctranscriptions.com
Lots of fun memories shared surrounding two of my songs. You will hear crabbin' time (about Grand isle vacations) and Can't Rush a Roux about fishing and food prep in louisiana!
Fun and true...my tomboy childhood and my early challenges of cooking and sewing.
I will always consider myself a work in progress. Can't wait to see my continued transformation!
In the quiet, my epiphanies come to light. As I have gotten older, spending time to process my thoughts is my mission in life.
There are those "wilderness moments" where all seems hopeless. Here's a story of the journey through anxiety to hope!
Born in 1957, and living in 2020. What a vast contrast in just about every aspect of life. In this podcast, I pinpoint some differences, challenges, stumbling blocks and epiphanies I have encountered. One song I share is about the importance of face to face personal connection, while the second speaks of the contemplative path to healthy change, personally and within society. I hope it sparks discussion and contemplation. Transcription will be available at http://www.divineinsightsandcowrites.blogspot.com/
A few family Christmas traditions shared, followed by my original Christmas song, "two little gifts"...
I will play a couple of Thankgiving songs i've written, inspired by childhood memories, and a little back story for each.
On November 16, 2019, I gave a presentation at a Stepping Stones retreat in Baton Rouge, LA, geared to young adult men and women. My topic was, "What role does the Holy Spirit play in your life, particularly in your work life?". Time-stamped transcription can be found at divineinsightsandcowrites.blogspot.com