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What a joy it will be to sing again at Unity Church of the Valley in La Crescenta! I had the pleasure of being the guest soloist a couple of months ago in La Cresenta, and I get the honor of returning! I am looking forward to working with Musical Director, Larry Evans, and being in service with Rev. Jeri Linn, the senior minister. Happy Mother’s Day this Sunday to all the moms and g-moms out there. Live it UP! It’s your special day, and we are grateful for each and everyone one of you.

Join us if you’re in Southern Cal: 2817 Montrose Avenue
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA 91214-3853
(818) 249-4396

Blessings galore,

Dinah

Thank you, Unity Clear Lake! It is always a pleasure to be surrounded and embraced so warmly by my friends at Unity Clear Lake. I remember the first time I sang there a couple of years ago. It wasn’t long before they encouraged me to come back and be their featured guest to do singing, talking, or whatever I wanted to share. So with a little nudging, I did go back.

And here now, I can see that God was preparing me all along to do more than sing. I can even give a short talk now along with my songs! My talk last Sunday was based on John 14:12, in which Jesus reminds us that we can do even greater things. And I wholeheartedly believe that! We can fulfill our purpose, our vision, our dreams when we follow in Jesus’ footsteps.  In Felicia Blanco Searcy’s book, Do Greater Things, she points out several patterns of behaviour or practices that Jesus had that we can emulate, such as vision, gratitude, prayer, humility, that will not only transform our lives, but also change the world.  I know that if I can consciously expand my thinking and open up my heart to receive a higher, grander vision, I can make a difference in this world. We all can. LOVE, …the highest, grandest vision for us here on earth, is calling us to do just that!

Have a wonderful week!

Blessings galore!

Dinah

January is traditionally the month in which we affirm our faculty of faith. It is the FAITH month, for sure! I usually spend quite of bit of time reflecting on what I envision for the upcoming year. I am grateful for all that has transpired in 2010, particularly for everyone who supported me in my FIRST concert on Dec. 12th, but I’m looking forward now! For sure, I am continuing to work the next few months on my next CD….it’s in the works!

On this past New Year’s Eve, I had the pleasure of co-facilitating a burning bowl service at my church with my fellow prayer chaplain, Dee Roshong. In the first part of this service,  we had the congregants jot down all the things they wanted to let go of and release from 2010.   I find this to be a very freeing experience, and it clears the way for the new, exciting experiences to unfold in my life. It’s like cleaning out your closet, so that you can start new and fresh. Then during the second part of the service, we had everyone write their “letters to God.”  Now, this is like dreaming out loud. But no one sees the letter but you. I love this part!

We then had everyone seal up their letters in envelopes and address them to themselves. The letters will be mailed to the congregants later in the year. I must admit in the past two years when I got my sealed letter back in November or December, I was joyfully surprised at the forward motion and the progress made in my life.  I always seem to forget about the letter until it arrives late in the fall.  Somehow the act of writing it all down and setting the intention is a very powerful tool. It ignites our faith and sets all the unseen ethers in the universe in motion. At the moment I’m writing it down, I can see whatever I’m envisioning as if it’s in the present moment. And I believe this is very key in this process. Another key element, I believe, is that this creative process is happening at a very deep level where we are most honest, sincere, and without pretense, because it is secret….you are sharing right from your heart…your most earnest heart’s desires. Your heartspace is the most secret, safest, purest springbed to give shape and form to anything and everything you manifest on the physical plane. It is where LOVE dwells! When something is shared from your heart (love) it is very powerful and it vibrates out and touches others at a very deep place as well. 

In the Twelve Powers of Man, Charles Fillmore writes, “When there has been an inspiration and a reaching out for the spiritual life, the faith faculty becomes active in consciousness.” In other words, the inspiration and love within us ACTIVATES our faith. So, I am wishing you a joy-filled year, full of love, and that your faith may flourish endlessly! Go on and SHINE! Have a great 2011!!

Blessings galore,

Dinah

Last weekend I attended the West Coast Songwriters Conference at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, CA. I LOVE the synergy and the excitement of hanging around songwriters and musicians. It keeps me inspired to know there are folks in the music industry who really care about this music community and are helping to move us forward on our journey as musicians and songwriters. We had two beautiful sunshiny days, hanging out on the quad listening to music, sharing lunch with new friends and old friends, learning, and LOVING IT. I left the conference assured that I was on the right track, and I know more than ever to keep going, keep going, keep going. Keep on doing what I do!

Any now,  for a few shout-outs, to all of you that I met or had a chance to chat with at the conference, thank you for bringing your energy, your light, your gift, and your smile…..you know who you are:  John Boykin, Tony Gutierrez, Caylia, Trevor, Robert, Ned, Danny, and Antonia! 

I am feeling even more charged up about finishing my next CD (just started working on it)!

Peace & Love,

Dinah

 Prayers go out to the community of San Bruno, CA…..

What a wonderful service we had on August 1st in Fremont! The talks on ATTITUDE were very inspiring and uplifting from Samantha, Barb, and Kevin.  (HAPPY Anniversary to Samantha & Kevin!) I always feel right at home and so welcomed whenever I sing in Fremont. The warmth of this congregation is a very precious gift to me.  They also hold a special place in my heart because, in 2000, when I moved to California from Maryland, the first Unity church I set foot in was Unity of Fremont. So, we still have this beautiful friendship and connection for which I am so very grateful. Hats off to you and many thanks, Fremont! I am looking forward to returning to speak and sing there again September 26th.

Much love and many blessings!

– Dinah

Greetings! I’m still flying high just thinking about what a great experience it was to be at the 2010 Sound Connections Music Conference last week! So much music, so many new friends, so much sizzlin’, creative, transforming, powerful, uplifting energy. It was absolutely magnificent! What a fun time we had (my roommate was Gayle Staehle, Tri-Valley Unity music director).  Plus, we brought back soooo much music and positive information to share with our music ministry and to enhance our Sunday services.

Each day, I did my very best to just breath in and embrace all the great exchange of love and fellowship between all the musicians, songwriters, music directors, and spiritual leaders. There was such a supportive spirit in the air! Just the BOOST we ALL needed. There was something always going on at the conference to nourish our souls. It was just good to sit and reflect on the creative atmosphere and let it feed me. At a very deep soul-level, I knew I was where I was supposed to be. 

I really must plan more of these “retreats” in my life now. It’s so good to be around what feeds you and nourishes your spirit.  Blessings to all of you at SOUND CONNECTIONS who met and greeted me with open arms! You inspired me and encouraged me to keep on keepin’ on! You supercharged me! You’re the BEST! Can’t wait to get back into the recording studio next month. Thanks!

Let your spirit soar!

Love,

Dinah

Today, I am grateful for the awareness of abundant blessings pouring into my life, no matter what shape or form they take! Not long ago, I had the pleasure of teaching an abundance class. It still amazes me at how fast things shift when we make even the smallest change in our thinking or in our minds about something, particulary when it involves moving forward ion our spiritual path. The fact that we are willing to move forward in our spiritual commitments and practices can set off a chain of blessings to pop up all over in our lives! It is another subtle way of “asking” the Universe for an opening of the windows of heaven. We don’t have to do everytihng perfect, but we must go within our heart of hearts and make a decision to find a corresponding action that supports what we are believing.

I have a friend who clearly made steps toward making conscious choices and lifestyle changes over a period of months, and she is NOW no longer a diabetic! She was also beginning to make some changing in her thinking about applying some abundance principles in her life. And voila! Her addiontal income manifested in a huge way when a roommate came into her her life. So whatever it is you’re contemplating, move ahead in faith and watch things begin to change! I invite you to get on your abundance path today and prepare to receive the outpouring of abundant blessings.  ASK, that your JOY may be FULL!

Blessings,

Dinah