Begin with Kindness ... and Etta

BEGIN WITH KINDNESS TO YOURSELF

We are all in this together.

So when you realize that you’re talking to yourself,

label it “thinking” and notice your tone of voice.

Let it be compassionate and gentle and humorous.

Then you’ll be changing old stuck patterns that are shared by the whole human race.

Compassion for others begins with kindness to ourselves.

(Start Where You Are)

Pema Chodron

watercolor still life study

fall 2011

Etta James has moved on to a kinder place but we still have her music to enjoy

and her passion and vocals at which to marvel!

I remember the first time I played her album on my brand new stereo back in 1997

and putting this song on repeat.

It is my favorite Etta vocal.

and it is amazing.

enjoy!

Have a beautiful week!

Blessings and light!