Singing Medicine

The power of music, especially singing, goes back for centuries. There are many legends, stories about animals and humans changing, transforming even healing from the power of music. We still ignore this simple, non-expensive and available therapy. Those who sing regularly experience the incredible benefit of singing. This video introduces us to a project that is changing children's lives. Once you watch it, please spread this link all over the world. Projects like this we would need everywhere in hospitals and should be in every aged care. Music should be taught by singing primarily in schools, just like the way we approach music in Hungary, singing. We are all missing out on the most natural way to connect, spent time with each other, entertain, celebrate and make people feel good! Sing!
Watch and enjoy the Singing Medicine project video.

To tip or not to tip?

I had a coffee with friends at one of my favourite places today. I know the owner and I know most of the staff. They are great and the coffee is good. The most popular are the delicious, home made cakes that are made according to the secret recipes of the owner's Italian mum prepared by her own dear hands. I appreciate good service and good food so when I get them I like to leave a tip. Today we sat around longer than usual after finishing our cake and drink, chatting. We paid for our bill and left a tip on the table. After saying good-bye to each other with my friends, I was just about to drive away when I saw the waitress cleaning our table but not seeing and taking the tip we left for her as a thank you. Our table was on a busy pathway and we were worried that by-passers would just take the money so visible. We decided to give the cafe a quick call. Soon the waitress came out to check the money but for the time she got there a few people sat down at the table. The waitress picked up the money and left.
This situation made me think about how many times after giving tips to people I hear no thank you or see any form of sign of gratitude. What does that encourage? Not leaving a tip! It is a very simple example of how important it is to be grateful for everything we get!
What are you grateful today?

I am grateful that I woke up this morning, that I am healthy, that my music teaching business goes well, that a friend thought me worthy of asking me to work with her and promote new products in Australia that is a huge business opportunity, that I have lovely students and parents to work with, I am grateful that my brother is healthy and happy and that we are working pour business together, grateful that I have great friends.... and that I am doing what I love doing!