Moving Mountains

For the past couple of months I have found myself wandering without a home. At first, I felt lost and unaccomplished - then I found a home inside myself. A safe, warm and loving guardian to both protect and push. 
It was amongst New Zealand's arresting mountains that I discovered this inner peace, accompanied with an even greater zest to truly experience every foreign land I am blessed to set foot upon. Such smallness and frailty is evoked from being around these commanding beauties. I want to remember this feeling of being so grounded and humbled.

Spending time with Stevie.

Day one of my challage was a huge success and this morning I woke up feeling just as energised and keen to dive head first into my next songwriting session. Before I jumped though, I paused for a moment to consider inspiration and what inspires me. Hands down, it has to be this woman!

Stevie Nicks: 

for all the heart and raw emotion she pours into everything she does. Her ability to turn a mess into a masterpiece will never stop inspiring me. 

A friend shared this with me a little over five years ago. Still to this day it is impossible for me to watch it without getting all choked up.

If you'd like a deeper insight into this amazing woman and her songwriting check out this interview with Lynne Margolis.

Musical Musings

I have time to spare and inspiration a plenty! So what shall I do with this bubbling mix? I'm setting myself a challenge: a song a day for a week.

Guitar? Check! Pen and paper? Check! Faith? Check! 

Ready, set, GO!!  
xoxox 

Lifting weights

Today I awoke to meet this eerily beautiful morning.
Life is good.

Love Leelu
xoxox

Why does inspiration always strike at bedtime?

It's a cruel occurrence.

Under a Fluttering Light

Dai Ko My

I have a person in my life,

I find hard to take.

I have a person in my life,

I cannot easily escape.

I ask for stillness, wisdom and the strength to be kind,

To be understanding and show compassion,

 When they speak their mind.

To be able to brush away hurtful words and tones,

And lastly to remember,

I am never alone. 

~ Leelu

Nature's cocktail

What better, and might I add more delicious way, to connect with nature then to drink it, right? 

This is my favourite fresh juice at the moment.

Carrot, celery, beetroot, ginger and apple.

I’ve also discovered that I’ve nailed my cocktail with it being the perfect combination of ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ foods according to Tibetan medicine. 

Did I mention that it is also deliciously scrumptious? 

Love Leelu 

xoxox