1 June 2020 Song/Poem of the Day – Jealousy   Watch out for those thorns you put in your side Carry your wounds in your back pocket They are your own, and no others This was the making of your own jealousy You rose and then you fell, all to sudden   You watched as […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 59 – LAST BLOG ON 27 APRIL 2020 FOR BOOK OF SONGS Questions – An examination of your BEING.  “The unexamined life is not worth living” is a famous dictum apparently uttered by Socrates his trial for impiety and corrupting youth, for which he was subsequently sentenced to death. What will […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 58 – Letters from Federica Our wedding was a good day for Federica, and she sang a love song she had written for William and I. To witness love, Nothing else can be so grand. The heart expands, You reach for it. With your fingertip you touch its light, With a […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 57 – Letters from Federica The others picked up their instruments and I played it at the piano one last time before leaving the recording studio.   I take your hand, For better or worse. You take my hand, For better or worse. Together life goes on and on, As me, as […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 56 – Letters from Federica In those waking hours beneath the starring sky, I wrote him two love songs.                         Dream of dreams It’s a dream of dreams, You found me. You keep me close In your heart. Is this a dream? I don’t want to wake. It’s a wonderful life […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 55 – Letters from Federica I grabbed the paper and pencil on top of the piano and sat next to her. My Lune, Étoile, Scarlet, and Romeo. So much fun, So much joy. I love you so. You come to me, Sometimes you don’t. Ignore me. Love me. That’s how you […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 54 – Letters from Federica I proudly stood in your shadow for you brought light to my life. Your steps added the twinkle for me to follow. I love you like no other my darling. For you my love.             Your love You found my heart. You opened it, so gently. […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 53 – Letters from Federica Mother told me that when grandmother set her mind to something, persistent determination got her what she wanted, no matter how difficult. This mix of courage, conviction, and a little stubbornness is the lineage of women I hail from; for better or for worse.  I love […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 52 – Letters from Federica Tears rolled down Mrs. Russo’s face. “I forgot about this day.” said Mrs. Russo. She looked at the back of the photograph. It read, “Mommy, this was a great day.” Written below were the lyrics to a song Federica had composed for her mother, with a […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 51 – Letters from Federica George stood next to the piano as though imaging himself as the tenor of the aria. His handsome face and tall robust stature standing strong next to the piano had captured our attention. He cleared his throat, took a sip of wine, and smiled blushingly at […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 50 – Letters from Federica I reached for a note pad and pen in the night table and wrote this song for my Federica. Where Do I Go From Here? I feel alone. I stand in my own shadow. And my life is spiralling out of control. Is there someone out […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 49 – Letters from Federica “No thank you Sophia, I’ll read it.” I said. I sipped more wine. I took a deep breath and relaxed into Sophia’s arms. The song reads: Is this the same life? Is this our life? Taken as a prisoner. You can’t escape her. Open the window. […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 48 – Letters from Federica He closed the diary and placed it on the game board. He put his hand in his shirt pocket and removed a piece of paper that had been folded into four. He began to unfold it gently. I wrote this for our Federica some years ago. […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 47 – Letters from Federica “My darling, recite the ballad for us, we have time before the Scottish singing and dancing begins. Maybe we can help you unravel this mystery if you let us in, share your thoughts with us, my love.” said William.             “Of course darling.” I replied. “The […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 46 – Letters from Federica ⌘ He tucked the pillow beneath his head, and the sight of him awakened in me music that I had not felt for a very long time. There was no longer any hesitation to play the piano for him. I sat at the piano. I placed […] Read more»

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27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 44 I wrote my first song on June 21st, 2019 as a tribute to Freddie Mercury. It was posted on Instagram to share with all. Why such hunger for Freddie Mercury and overall Queen music NOW – such a revival after Bohemian Rhapsody? Honesty in the music- in the passion and humour of each song / the […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 43 Over the course of the school year, Mélina filled the pages of her journal with adjectives, verbs, and nouns, all illustrating ‘Who Am I’. She knew that she could never answer this question in one sentence, let alone one lifetime. “There’s just too much life to be lived.” thought Mélina. […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 42 I am free to love and to be who I am…the writer of songs, the writer of a different genre. I allow my life to go into the hands of God…the Universe…Source…completely. I release all resistance by releasing myself to a higher wisdom…MY SELF…you can also call this God, Universe, […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 41 Knowing yourself is very different from accepting yourself. Do you accept who you are? Accepting myself was an interesting discovery for me as well…and I mean this in a good way. I accepted myself when I realized that I was ok just the way I was. I can’t recall the […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 40 Nothing will ever stand in the way of change for me again, even when fear wants to dominate. When I experience any emotion, I just accept it. Then I chose another emotion if it’s not the emotion that I want or that is serving me or is in my best […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 39 With each moment of my life, I have come to learn that I like a variety of things. I fell in love with acting when I took my first acting class in Vancouver, back in 2008. I had just graduated with a Master’s of Science in Environment and Management. While […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 38 The sun set behind the garden’s tall trees. Mélina looked up at the orange and red sky. He folded the letter and returned it to the folder at the back of the book. “I like many things.” said Mélina. “I do what makes me feel good.” She piled the books […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 37 My fear-based life hadn’t completely subsided. Evidence of this fear-based life is obvious in the way that I formulated this question. I would like to have the courage necessary to leave this current work – to not work in these jobs anymore and to devote my time to writing and […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 36 When I discovered my passion for acting, my life turned upside down. Again, I lived in a place of fear instead of doing what I loved. I believed in all of the horrible stories that were told to me about the life of an actor, instead of believing in my […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 35 Will I be a working writer in 2020? Meaning – will I make money as a writer and not have to keep another job to support my writing? Depending on the answer – if not, what must I do to achieve this? When will I be a working writer – making […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 34 And being in such a position, I am able to witness the best and the worst of human choices. And yet, my guides counsel me to neither judge myself, my competence nor my choice of profession as I go about my daily work, for in truth, my very presence, that […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 33 After talking with my guides, I learned this about myself. All is well with me, all is well. While I am in other lands, my energetic frequency shifts, spins and expands, filling my senses and even my own spiritual pathways with thoughts and images of what could be, in a […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 32 Mélina understood Suzanne’s passion for animals, and that she was a voice for them. Being a voice for animals was a decision Suzanne made when she came into this world in this human body as Suzanne Mondoux. Suzanne had wanted to experience many different things in this world. Within each […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 31 Mélina sat quietly in the garden all of Saturday, reading the books that her parents had given her. “To be a writer, even writing in your own journal, you may want to read what other people have written. And to write about Who I Am …reading other people’s story may […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 30 When you decide to write your own life story, the first step is to acknowledge your life. See it for what it is. Be gentle and loving with yourself. Let go of all of the baggage that is associated with the experience that you remember as one that didn’t feel so […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 29 When you write your own life story, there’s no room for interpretation. There is no room for anyone else to try and interpret who you are. And yes…it’s much more interesting when you write your own story. You become a more interesting person as well. You become more interested in […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 28 Writing my autobiography is no doubt a journey in self-discovery. When writing your autobiography, it’s expected that you include things like the time and place of your birth, an overview of your personality, your likes and dislikes, and the special events that shaped your life. My first step is to […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 27 At lunch time in the school library, Mélina dosed off into a wonderful sleep with her head nested in her arms folded on the table. She returned to Marshmallow waiting for her under Orie. Orie stood tall and vibrant on the eastern side of the beach. The sun was bright […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 26 When I discovered the greatest gift that I have to share is my presence, I had to come to understand how that would come about for me. To have empathy, compassion and love for someone else whether it is someone I know or a complete stranger, I learned from these […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 25 To embrace such blessings, I decided to be in the right spiritual moment every day of my life. Of course, I need to remind myself, bring myself back to this moment…I’m a living human being like all of you, however, my decision to live on the path of least resistance […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 24 In The Adventures of Anuk: The First Leap, Anuk encounters all sorts of Beings on her quest. In the early part of her quest, she meets a Seahorse Being Parvus and her daughter Paruso. Anuk tells the Seahorse Beings, that she and her friends found their way to the sea […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 23 Through the teachings of Dandapani, a Hindu priest, I learned that I am the master of my awareness. Each moment I choose where my awareness goes in my mind. My energy glows wherever my awareness goes. Having knowledge and a perception of myself gave me a greater appreciation of who I […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 22 Marshmallow stretched her legs out even further and rested her head against Occi. “Mélina, I’ve had a long journey. It’s time for a nap before we continue our journey.” “Marshmallow, what do you mean, on a journey? I’m in a dream? I’ll wake up soon. It’s a school day.” “I’m […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 21 In The Adventures of Anuk: The First Leap live Helithian females. The Helithian females are charged with protecting and safeguarding Helithia. Their ancestors led many guardians into animated bloodless discourses. The monologues proclaim that knowledge is essential to the development of one’s most precious possession: the soul. The protection of […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 19 Choosing to embark on a new experience had always been a wonderful journey for me. However, do not confuse the word ‘wonderful’ to be “without tears, fear, pain, frustrations, a kaleidoscope of emotions”. My willing participation in an event or occurrence that has left an impression on me sprouted new […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 18 My understanding of Socrates’ beliefs, that living life where you live under the rules of others, in a continuous routine without examining what you actually wanted out of it, is not worth living, and I can’t help but wonder what my life would have been like had I pursued piano […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 17 When I was in schoolgirl, I listened to the only record I owned. I can’t recall how I acquired it. It was one of those bendable vinyl records with one song. It was the songs of whales. I could listen to that music all day. I loved listening to the […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 16 We can catch ourselves dismissing ourselves as well as others into a strange fantasy of sensible thinking, by dismantling all avenues for imagination. In the examination of “Who Am I?”, this has been filled with questions, as to how I understood Socrates’ inspiration. Can we unravel this mystery by overcoming […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 15 With her nose pressed up against the mirror, Mélina looked deep into his eyes. “What say you, Carrot?” asked Mélina. “Can you repeat the question?” replied Mélina. “Who Am I?” “I see through the eyes of my soul.” said Mélina. “The eyes of my soul. That’s seeing things from an […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 14 The second vision – Sam. I met Sam over 10 years ago in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was a beautiful summer afternoon. I was having lunch outside on a patio, at a restaurant on Davie Street. While waiting for my order, a man walked by. He asked me if I […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 13 Even then, I wasn’t aware that I was exhibiting leadership and mentoring skills. How could I? I was there to explore, experience and learn a whole bunch of stuff. Leadership and mentoring had never even crossed my mind, not even once. I don’t think that I even knew that those […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 12 Before the end of grade 12, I received a letter telling me that I had just been accepted into the Katimavik program. Katimavik offered a military option. I chose the one with the three months in the military option. When I had received a vision of being in British Columbia, […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 11 At times, I knew what I was bringing to the table. However, while writing this book, I really asked myself “what do I bring to the table?” Throughout the course of these past few years of my life, I explored twists and turns into my past, present and future. I […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 10 Mélina sat at the lunch table at school with her friends. She ate a peanut butter and jam sandwich, an apple, a slice of cheese and drank a glass of water. He looked around at her friends. Some were tall, some short, some were fat, others were slim, and they […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 9 Like I said, I can’t sing a tune to save my life. However, when I sing at home, or when I sing karaoke, I sing with my heart. Otherwise, what’s the point? What’s the point in doing anything if you’re not totally into it? No passion, no drive, no anything! […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 8 The moment I knew that I wanted to write songs, I felt excited. It was a strong feeling in my heart that I just simply couldn’t ignore. Would anyone ever sing my songs? I have no idea. Maybe you will sing them. But all that mattered was that I wrote […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 7 One day after school, Mélina went directly to her room instead of sitting in the garden to play with her cats as she did every day after school. He opened his journal to the first page. The journal had been on her desk for weeks. The only words written were […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 6 Will you keep your name? I was asked this question three times in my life. The first time was when I got married. The second was when I started acting. The third was when I published my first book How I Became a Dragon.             Will I keep my own […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 5 Mélina asked herself one day “Who am I?”. Mélina was the only person in Song village who was half girl and half boy. Mélina was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Melody’s. All the other parents in Song village had children who were either a girl or a boy, […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 4 A partial part of one’s life, well, my life has been led in the shadow of fear, doubt, and everything else that wasn’t aligned with my soul. Some parts of my life were lived without any glow, without any light, and I knew it all too well. I talked about […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 3 Take a few days to absorb what you’ve just read. Can you visualize this theatrical performance in your mind? Can you imagine the music, the songs that were sung? I can. And I am excited to experience the creation of this theatrical production from beginning to end. Opening night. I […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 2 For the theatrical folks out there, I’ve inserted a few summaries for a play or operatic performance. In my novel Letters from Federica, the story entailed a series of songs and of other compositions yet-to-be decided by the reader. The following is a play or an opera. You decide.  THE […] Read more»

27 APRIL 2020 BLOG 1 What you are about to sing are lyrics that can only be sung with your heart. Sing these songs if you’re ready to rip open your chest and expose your heart for every fingertip to touch. This is the depth of vulnerability you must be prepared to experience to sing these […] Read more»

A fascinating and thought provoking autobiography! I have read many of Suzanne Mondoux’s books through the years and have always been amazed by her obvious passion for the environment and animals, but I am also in awe of her ability to create the wonderful beings which are her characters. In reading this, her autobiography, I […] Read more»