“Time Out” for Adults: Shifting Ourselves in 1 Second from Stress to Paradise
Cheryl Melody Baskin, Author of “Shift of Heart.” “Time Out” for Adults: Shifting Ourselves in 1 Second from Stress to Paradise What was your summer like? I know what summer is supposed to be like… lazy, easy going, not much to do except for what you want to do–but for me, it was busier than ever […]
Creativity
Cheryl Melody Baskin, Author of “Shift of Heart.” Creativity I am in awe of creativity, and I love to encourage everyone to discover and affirm the creative being inside. Unleash it, open to it and believe that you have it! I also want to place this “warning label” near your heart: Do not allow yourself to be a […]
Being Fully Present Moment by Moment: Benefits and Challenges
Cheryl Melody Baskin, Author of “Shift of Heart.” Being Fully Present Moment by Moment: Benefits and Challenges It is vital to be connected with others by being fully present. My definition of “being present” is to own a mind and heart that is quiet, flexible and open, completely focused on the other person. I say […]
Love
Cheryl Melody Baskin, Author of “Shift of Heart.” Love “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia I recall how inspired Dr. Buscaglia from […]
The Music of Silence
Cheryl Melody Baskin, Author of “Shift of Heart.” The Music of Silence This may seem strange for a musician to say, but sometimes I don’t want to hear any of my favorite pieces of music. I don’t want to sing, or compose or go to a concert, or have a conversation, or DO anything. I […]
Tone Deaf, and Singing Anyways! Adventures in Sound and Healing
Cheryl Melody Baskin, Author of “Shift of Heart.” Tone Deaf, and Singing Anyways! Adventures in Sound and Healing Did anyone ever tell you that you should just mouth the words, or “don’t quit your day job?” Has it paralyzed you from singing for yourself, or for your child? Well, take the rebel out, and hum […]
Einstein, Imagination, and Encouraging the Dreamer
Cheryl Melody Baskin, Author of “Shift of Heart.” Einstein, Imagination, and Encouraging the Dreamer Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” The human spirit NEEDS to dream, to imagine, to explore, problem solve, extend, expand, create! It is thirsty for it! Instead of thinking that there is only one “right way” to think, to […]
What is Music?
Cheryl Melody Baskin, Author of “Shift of Heart.” What is Music? Melody IS my real middle name, and since I was 3 years old, I’ve experienced a multitude of music education approaches. I’ve come to realize that music is more than knowing music theory, singing in tune or playing an instrument. Music is life itself! […]
Hot Air Balloon Ride Anyone? Metaphors for Living Life to the Fullest
Cheryl Melody Baskin, Author of “Shift of Heart.” Hot Air Balloon Ride Anyone? Metaphors for Living Life to the Fullest Risk! Dare! Trust! Let go! Surrender! Believe! Reach outward and upward! Because you are afraid, DO IT! Take chances! Let go of labels and definitions! Visualize! Actualize! Experience the abundance of life! LIVE life! Feel […]
