I do have a song that really speaks to me – It’s written and sung by Iris Dement, and it’s called “When My Mornin’ Comes Around”–really uplifting to me about making it through obstacles (and up mountains) to get to where we feel truly ourselves. I have it on CD in my car so I can listen regularly.

Thanks for sharing our story. I do love the moments when different threads our of life come together into something powerful! (And I’d like to hear more about Zumba, as I know very little about it but keep hearing it mentioned.)

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I love it that you had such a great combination of uplifting things happening together. Way to be in the flow!! I seem to float through a lot of different songs in my life that inspire me. Now I’ll be adding this one to the list! One of the piece that I carry deep in my heart is not exactly a sing-along. It is a classical choral piece written by my dad called A Jubilant Song, based on a poem n=by Walt Whitman. It fills me with you when I listen to it, even if I can’t exactly him along.

It sounds as though you are in a very good place, Brenda, and it is so encouraging and uplifting to read your story! I loved the song and understand why that speaks to you so intimately. There are many songs I hear that I can become emotionally attached to, especially depending on where I am in my life at that moment, but have never explored having a theme song! There is one song by Sidewalk Prophets called “The Words I Would Say” that is my song for my daughter and every time I hear it my heart swells! Another song I love to hear if I am feeling down or bad about myself is the age old Amazing Grace.

I can definitely see why this song is inspiring to you. I’m going to have to think about a theme song, so you’ve given me food for thought. It’s strange that, quite unintentionally, I don’t listen to much music these days (but if you were a fly on the wall in our house, you’d hear me singing silly songs to our cats!), even though I grew up in a very musical family. I gravitate toward songs that are lively and upbeat. I now feel the urge to go look through my music collection (on and off-line) and find something to pump me up. Thanks for the great idea.

I don’t have a theme song and on the spot can’t think of one. The first song that comes to my mind is “You’ve Got a Friend” by Carole King. Not necessarily as a theme song but one I really like. Maybe I need to ask my friends what they think!

Brenda – it was great to see you at Woo-Hoo Weekend and it was Lisa that suggested I find a theme song for myself, before taking the stage. As you may remember, Free Your Mind is mine and I love it. I play it in my car when I am thinking about things. I love your song, too and agree that everyone should have one – or even two! Darcy’s meditations that weekend were very powerful – I am usually not into that stuff because I have a hard time relaxing, but she was totally mesmerizing and I love the pictures you chose. It’s important you have a mentor/coach/friend that is so supportive. Makes all the difference in the world and Kim is lucky to know you.

I don’t have a theme song, maybe it’s high time I get one. I think it will help me to stay motivated and focused. Of course, my mind immediatly goes to the theme to the film Rocky, but I will try to pick something not so cliched! LOL Thanks for the great idea and the wonderful story behind it.

I don’t have a theme song – I do find music moves and inspires me though. I could never pick just one song because what speaks to me one day won’t the next. I almost always connect songs with phrases – you say something, I think of a song…(I love Greyson Chance’s story.)

I have so many theme songs..because sometimes others just know what you are going through. Three that are my favorite are, I Choose by India Arie, for me it’s about taking control of choose what you want in life, Something More by Sugarland which is a song that reminds me how much I hate working for wages and that I have to follow my passions being an entrepreneur, and Here I go Again by Whitesnake. I always seem to hear this when I am making big life changes or a break-up with boyfriends..but it more resonates with me about being a single woman and doing what I know and being okay with my choices. But another one, that I love the title, TNT by AC/DC..I’m TNT, I’m dynomite…

I have many theme songs and I’m not sure I could settle on one. I love soaring songs and soft ones and ones that I just can’t sit still on. They run from Garth Brooks to Aretha & George Michael, Whitney Houston, Cher, Frank Sinatra, Enigma and more. So many pieces of great music speak to me as does some wonderful poetry!

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Just last week I blogged about a song, What a Difference by Dinah Washington, that helped my sister during her battle with cancer. I think there are different songs throughout our lives that can be our theme song depending on what is happening in our lives. I do associate certain songs with various events in my life. So hearing a certain song can provoke an emotion in me because of what was happening in my life when I heard that song. I love Ray Lynch’s Deep Breakfast. It reminds me of a time when I was carefree and at peace. Listening to it always takes me back to that feeling.

I remember your post and I think I responded that I can cry to “It’s Gettin’ Hot in Here” lol. Music has incredible power over our emotions and our memories.

What a wide range of music! I love it Instead of a song, you’ve got a play list.

What a wide range of music! I love it Instead of a song, you’ve got a play list.

What a wide range of music! I love it Instead of a song, you’ve got a play list.

I can’t wait to go listen to these, especially “Something More.” Not sure I’ve heard it or paid attention to the lyrics. Sugarland and AC/DC… wide range of musical interests! Love it!

I can’t wait to go listen to these, especially “Something More.” Not sure I’ve heard it or paid attention to the lyrics. Sugarland and AC/DC… wide range of musical interests! Love it!

I have a lot of songs that speak to me and pump me up, calm me down, ground me, etc. I chose this one because it’s truly something I need to remind myself to go… get out of the box and live and it’s something I hope to help others do. It’s hard to leave our comfort zones, but to truly love the lives we live, I think it’s necessary. I’m saddened when I hear people talk about wishing they could XYZ, but they won’t let themselves out of the box their in to take the steps to get there.

Hey, if that song speaks to you, why not?? I think the challenge was finding something that embodied my brand. The point is that you should live the brand you represent and finding a song helps you to bring it all together. Lisa’s example was that you can’t be the “rock star branding coach” and enter the room and shy up against the wall wearing sweats. It’s a head-to-toe embodyment inside and out.

It was fabulous to see you too. I’m so thankful that we have connected online so that I was prepared in advance for your story, or I would have been a wreck up front and center. Such a great song for you and I agree about Darcy. She has a special gift. I’m not usually into that stuff either because, like you, I can’t relax or I find myself trying to create what I think I’m supposed to see… until that weekend when it all just flowed. I am lucky to have the coaching team that I do and look forward to expanding my team to include SNCC next year.

Aw, I love that song. I’d love to hear what your friends think. Let me know!

I don’t listen to much music any more, which is funny because I am very musical. I think it’s because I get lost in music and I don’t allow myself those breaks because I’m “too busy” with other things that require my attention. I was the kid who could study with the TV on, but couldn’t get through a paragraph if there was music in the background that I could sing to. Now I listen to a lot of coaching CDs in the car and at home it’s either my kiddo playing on the ipod or her watching TV (read… TV on while she’s playing somewhere nearby). I’d love to know what you come up with.

Ooh, Amazing Grace. That is one that I love to sing, but usually end up in tears as it was played at Aaron’s memorial service. I love the version by Leann Rimes (at least to sing). I have to go check out the song you have for your daughter. I had a lullaby CD that I made and played for my daughter every night and it got lost in our move (the songs are long gone on a crashed computer) and I can’t remember what all was on it. I’d love to make her a new CD.

I love that your dad wrote a piece that inspires/moves you. And yes, it was a very powerful weekend. I look back at my life a year ago and I’m so blessed to be on this journey. Regardless of where my business goes and if I never make it to a million, who I’m becoming, truly loving my life, and being able to bless and inspire others is a true gift.

I will have to track down that song. Sounds like something I will enjoy. And I will definitely share more about Zumba. It’s been a HUGE impact on my life not because of what it simply is, but what and who my Zumba experience has brought in to my life.

I love the idea of a theme song and really like yours! I stopped waking up to the radio as my alarm clock setting many years ago, because whatever was on the radio would set the tone for my morning. I make sure my alarm clock plays something inspirational or soothing so that I wake up to a pleasant mood. I will have to think of a theme song. There are songs that I like depending on my mood or the weather or the events taking place.

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Great song! I’ve never heard it before. Beautiful images. I see we share a love for sharp primary colors. …I don’t have a theme song but will quest it

“I hope you dance” is also a personal favorite of mine. Music and lyrics have been my lifelong mentor as well as the psalms from which I draw deep inspiration. I often enjoy music in the morning while I am preparing to go to work. I enjoy all styles of music with no single theme song. While in graduate school I often moved to Enya to unwind by allowing my body to lead me in “authentic movement” patterns (Whitehouse, Adler & Chodorow). I need to make time to do that again.

What a motivating song! My personal song favorites tend to be faster paced – even more towards the rock end of the spectrum. At various times in the past, I have had “Settlin’” (by Sugarland) and “Dreams” and “Right Now” by Van Halen on my theme song list. Currently, though, I don’t have anything that is really filling that space. Thanks for a great reminder and a lovely personal example!

I will have to get back to you on this one. As life unfolds for me I feel so blessed and taken care of and inspired in many ways. I will be on the look out for a new theme song, one that can express a physical and spiritual transformation. Thank you for the inspiration oh dang I think it just came to me. Awake and Alive by Skillet