There's something amazing about the Winter Solstice time. I get a rush every year when I realize that we've just passed the date when the days start to get longer again.

Today I went to a Winter Solstice Concert at Link's Hall in Chicago. The performers Hamid Drake & Michael Zerang are AMAZING percussionists/drummers. The concert began at 6 am and lasts for about 75 minutes. The audience was led through a series of improvisations by the two artists that grew and grew in energy and intention. By the end I felt wonderful, energized and inspired. There's something about doing something new, something different, something that takes you out of your normal comfort zone that is so powerful.

When we left the program, the sun was up, the snow was falling and the winds were blustering. It felt just right.

Music can have a big impact on our emotions, our energy and our vibration. I don't know anyone who doesn't occasionally belt out a song when they think no one's listening, just because they feel so good when they do.

Pandora.com is a website that allows you to create your own radio stations, without advertisements, really easily AND it is offered without any charge. Go check it out. Plug in what you want and enjoy listening to ONLY what you want to hear! How great is that?