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  Angie and the Cool Network 5:34 pm on May 23, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment
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  Why Do You Do What you Do? 

  
  

  When I started singing I realized that I could do this forever. You know that tingly special feeling you get when you are happy. It’s like going on vacation after a long grueling week at work. You just feel refreshed and complete. Why do you do what you do? Does it complete you? Does it serve a worthwhile purpose for you? Is it because you love it? Or are you just trying to follow someone else’s view of what you should become? I get it. We DO have to pay the bills. I think every now and then, we should ask ourselves these questions. Let’s find the purpose in what we do. Let’s make it work for us and what we need in our lives. I know that I may never be perfect. I know that I may never be a superstar, but I know that I can set my life up to be perfect in my own way. I know that it is perfectly fine to live my life in dedication to my family and my emotional well being if that is what I choose. Even if it means not making as much money. Also if that is what I choose, I need to carry out actions, plans, and meet the right people to make it happen.
  Keep working people.
  Sincerely Yours,
  Angela Shella
  

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    wheniwasalad 6:26 am on May 30, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    I was told by many people that I should be on the stage, I use to pick up my guitar and sing, then I wrote my own stuff. But I knew in my own mind that although I may be a little better than most people, there are hundreds of people who can sing better than me, I know I’m heard them.

    I love to pick up my guitar and experiment, different chord sequences, then I find a poem I have written and try and match chords to the words, I have great fun, but its for my ears only, and, unfortunately maybe, my neighbours LOL. Thanks for dropping by my blog occasionally.

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      Angela Shella 10:28 am on June 1, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      I like that you say “I love to pick up my guitar and experiment.” Love is the key word.

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    Joan Y. Edwards 8:19 am on May 28, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    Dear Angela,
    Thanks for sharing why you do what you do. It’s great to do what you love just because it is what you love. Go for it, Angela. Keep singing your songs.

    Never Give Up
    Joan Y. Edwards

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      Angela Shella 10:15 am on June 1, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      It is always great to hear words of encouragement. Thank you.

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    EllaDee 12:12 am on May 24, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    Great post. It’s about finding your passion. I have a technical work skill I enjoy and continues to challenge & fulfill me even after many years & fortunately it earns me a living at present. Recently, like so many I found blogging. I blog for me but if someone else enjoys it, is inspired or gets a laugh, even better.

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      Angela Shella 10:16 am on June 1, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      You are fortunate to have found this. Work and fulfillment.

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    laohutiger 9:36 pm on May 23, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    A very wise choice, and wisely articulated!

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      Angela Shella 10:13 am on June 1, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Thank you for reading. I’ve always wanted to make wise choices.

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    Waldo "Wally" Tomosky 7:15 pm on May 23, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    I write because I like to share my stories and thoughts with others. I hope to find someone who shares my opinions. I also like to entertain people (that is probably why I was the class clown and labeled “watch out Shakespeare.” My ego was massaged and I have never been the same ever sense.

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      Angela Shella 4:55 pm on May 25, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Thanks for sharing why you write. Hey, were you really the class clown? I would have loved to see that.

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  Angie and the Cool Network 5:29 pm on April 17, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment
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  Gratitude 

  
  

  Music is so important to me. I think it is because it takes you to another place or ushers you into a deep place inside yourself. It can make you dance but it can make you cry. Today I would like to use music as a source of gratitude. I want to say thank you to all my friends, family, readers, and everyone who have touched my life. I just want to sit back and appreciate where I am right now and thank God for everything in my life at this moment. I still look up at the moon and thank God for science. Life is here and it is beautiful. Not perfect but I am thankful for it. My hope is that I can live in a spirit of gratitude. Those low points in my life are not easy. However, I believe that my attitude can shape my future and my present. Admittedly, sometimes I need help from wonderful people like you. I am so inspired by the art, blogs, photography, and articles that I discover. I love to learn. I am thankful for simple things, the complex things, the pretty, and the ugly. Thank you everyone who has expressed interest and signed up for free music and more information about my music. It is truly a gift. I do not take my talent lightly. I am grateful for it. Please take the time and tell me which song(s) you like best.

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    keithpp 2:43 pm on April 21, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    Community supported music has arisen from the idea of community supported agriculture

    http://keithpp.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/community-supported-music/

    Bandcamp is a good place to be
    http://keithpp.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/bandcamp/

    I will take a listen, and if it is good, that it is on bandcamp means I can share it with others.

    Sharing is good too. How else do people learn of new music?

    http://keithpp.wordpress.com/2012/02/07/sharing/

    Slow music is real music, or would you like it like fast food, junk?

    http://keithpp.wordpress.com/2012/04/09/slow-music/

    Turning the music industry inside out, one day at a time.

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    Pierotucci 8:31 am on April 19, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    I look forward to your blogs with the music ! Thanks

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      Angela Shella 11:29 am on April 24, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Thank you. Loving your bags!

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    karmicdiva 12:03 am on April 18, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    Thanks for sharing your great music

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    laohutiger 10:59 pm on April 17, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    Thank YOU! Your gratitude is infectious — the humility you show is inspiring — we should all be more grateful for what we have and not worry so much about what we don’t have: I don’t have everything I want, but I have everything I need. And for that I remain ever grateful. Thanx again for reminding me!
    -jack
    aka laohu 老虎
    laohu@mchsi.com
    blogging at http://www.laohutiger.com

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    1stjoeyanna 6:58 pm on April 17, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    Beautiful song, beautiful voice, beautiful music! Thank you!

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    C Gendron 6:08 pm on April 17, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    Attitude definitely shapes our experiences in life, and your positivity shines right through your blog! Keep up your hard work – your dreams are coming true!

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  Angie and the Cool Network 11:51 am on February 21, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment
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  Give and You Shall Receive 

  
  

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  Don’t be afraid to receive. It’s SUPPOSE to come back to you. Being willing and able to receive has to be a good thing, otherwise you wont be able to get those “blessings that come” from you having given to others down through the years. My friend drove me to an event. I wanted to give her gas money plus a bonus to show my appreciation, because it was pretty far. She didn’t take the money. She almost had a nervous breakdown when I tried to leave it in the car and she finally yelled franticly saying, “NO! If you pay me I will lose my blessing!!” I did not know how to respond to that, but I know that she had gotten extremely worked up about it. So I kept the money. You see, she thinks, she gets a blessing if she GIVES to me but that she LOSES the blessing if I give to HER . Sounds like faulty logic. You see, if you give, you are suppose to get it back. It’s just a law. If you have enough resources or money or contacts or talent to share with the world you should give it to the world. I think this works in business as well. Think about your favorite companies. They “gave” us a product or service that we just didn’t have or in a unique way we didn’t have.

  Open your arms and receive your blessing when it comes. It’s suppose to come back to you.

  SO LET IT COME BACK TO YOU AND RECEIVE IT.

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    Waldo "Wally" Tomosky 9:06 pm on March 4, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    I meant to mention to you on another comment; With the piano background I think you should try “Sidney’s Soliloquey” by Jimmy Wisner. You have just the correct pace and emotion to your music to re-incarnate it. I would love to hear your version!

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      Angela Shella 6:51 am on March 5, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Hi. Thanks for your comment. I really appreciate it. I will look forward to checking this out. I like the phrase you use, “re-incarnate it.” So doing a remake of a musical work is reincarnation of it. So profound. The art just lives on in a different form. Never dies.

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        Waldo "Wally" Tomosky 7:03 am on March 5, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

        I believe that Socrates related to Ion that there are original ideas; these would be the magnetic stones that inspire throughout history. The stone picks up an iron ring and that is another creative idea based on the first. Then that iron ring picks up another iron ring and this is inspiration created by the first ring which received it from the stone. And so on and so forth. We are all inspired by our predecesors in some way.

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    latebloomerbuds 8:24 am on February 26, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    What you did was the right thing to do. I would have done the same thing. It’s okay she didn’t want to take it, but her reason for not taking it was bizarre. Good story to use in your life lesson today Angela! BTW, you have good pipes! Fun hearing snippets of your voice all over your blog. Margie

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    Travel Spirit 8:15 am on February 25, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    I like the idea of paying it forward also!

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    AC 12:16 pm on February 22, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    Your friend’s take on this is odd, as if there’s a formula and god won’t bless you if you step outside the formula. As long as she did the act with the right motives, I can’t see her point. She’s now put you in a difficult position because it you ever need another favor, you might be hesitant to ask. So, while she was being generous in a sense, she may have been selfish in another sense — unintended of course.

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    Lisa at fLVE 2:10 am on February 22, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    Thank you for writing this. I am one of those people that have the hardest time in accepting but I see your point. I totally think that your logic is correct. I think alot of us are raised by parents that tell us it’s okay to give, but not polite to take. Anyway, I think it’s polite to take if both parties are sincere and I truly need the help or whatever. Thanks again! This is awesome~

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    mydestiny2011 8:30 pm on February 21, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    Reblogged this on MyDestiny2011 and commented:
    I really love this article. I believe that when you give something away, specially things that you love most, it will come back to you through some other meanings. At the same time, I dont expect to get it back somehow, it’s just an modest act. Monies and all these materials things are just borrowed to us, don’t be stingy ~and if you have knowledge or any talents, share it with others. God blessed you. Thanks again for sharing this great articles.

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      Angela Shella 8:38 pm on February 21, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Thanks for your thoughts on this. All we have is just borrowed. I like that.

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    IWantToBeAPinUp 1:56 pm on February 21, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    This is not only material things. It’s also positive energy and offering support. Do it because you can. You will be rewarded in need. Works like a charm, as every thing that is beautiful in life

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      Angela Shella 4:05 pm on February 21, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      so true. you can give of yourself

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    travellingflip 12:00 pm on February 21, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

    Certainly something to think about Angela. When I do something for someone, I don’t expect anything in return and to be honest, I’m a bit uncomfortable with receiving gifts. However, you do make a good point. Thanks for sharing!

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      Pierotucci 12:17 pm on February 21, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      But isn’t it all that much sweeter when you don’t “expect” it and it just flows to you. I think when we deny the possibility to give back to us we are denying them the same satisfaction that we receive when we give. I think we were all “taught” to be uncomfortable in receiving – but sometimes that is the biggest gift we can give someone, the act of receiving their gift.

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        Angela Shella 12:28 pm on February 21, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

        Yes. Don’t expect it back. Just do it.

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      Angela Shella 12:28 pm on February 21, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      I know what you mean. I’ve been trying to get better at that.