Its an amazing year already-I see and feel the universe presenting its abundance and opening itself up to me. I am turning indulgence inwards as a change from outwards-remembering what my bliss is and returning to it.

Performing Tues Jan 5th at The Dakota Lounge in Santa Monica 830pm

As we enter this new year let us be the change we wish to see in the world. Let us all step fully into consciousness and wisdom knowing how important each one of us is and powerful of an impact we each have as individuals. I urge you to ONLY buy products that HAVE NOT been tested on animals this includes EVERYTHING from your home cleaners to laundry detergent to make up, shampoos etc…The way animals are treated effects us too so please be wise and ALWAYS look for CRUELTY FREE on labels. Also ALWAYS get RECYCLED paper products. If we don’t, we are supporting deforestation. Lets begin to change and heal the world it needs us. Wishing love joy peace and light to all things big and small. xoxo

Saw about 10 of what looked like shooting stars from up on the canyon where I live. The coyotes were howling the owls were hooing and Osiris, my dog, joined right in with a few howls of his own - he’s got a very jazzy smokey sexy howling voice- I just love it! Saw a bad improv show tonight in Hollywood -its hard being in the front row when I could so easily jump on stage and do my thing - oh well I behaved and stayed in my seat. Had dinner in Malibu at my new favorite place with my all time favorite person and life is sweet.

Its all around we are all energy and sometimes I feel that it waivers thin and I must have more of it  - its so precious - but in order to have more I must make it by resting and keeping a clean diet. As some of you know I had long suffered with Crohn’s Disease. I was first diagnosed and hospitalized at 19 due to deep ulcerations on my insides. I was put on many medications and was re hospitalized again and again throughout my 20s. I endured IVs of steroids and 22 pills a day for years until my bones became fragile and fractures ensued. My immune system was shot and working 3 jobs to pay the rent on my Manhattan apartment left me beyond spent and depleted. I had an 11 a day pain killer habit just to get me through the day to work and home. And one day after a long stint in the hospital I was sent home and my family was to prepare for the worst. My father lay next to me and said goodbye “You were such a good kid.” as he fell asleep next to me. I prayed for lightness to come since the body I was inhabiting was no good anymore. I said my own goodbyes to the world silently and off I went to the light-well a few things were explained to me there and here I am on my journey for health and happiness after many years off meds and out of hospitals. My journey has taken me to many places, to many people, and back to myself. Once I started looking deep within I began to piece it all together. Its funny that I wrote songs at some of lowest points in the hospital in this wise knowing voice and I dint fully understand their meaning until years later-my own songs! Tune in next time or come see my one woman show in Hollywood on Feb 4th at 8pm at the M Bar to hear my story.

Base of Tree I saw hiking in The Great Smokey Mountains N.C.

Last night I went to hear Starhawk speak in downtown L.A. She spoke about many things in relation to “the edge” She shined light on the importance of walking the edge pertaining to the learning curve - that scary uncomfortable place we walk when learning something new - the place where you can fall - the place where growth happens - and where the best feeding is for so many animals not in the forest but at the edge where nature is richest in nutrients from two different environments meeting. It was a great talk. The food was amazing organic and vegetarian and the pumpkin pie was the best Ive ever had. On the way home I thought about the plants I had just bought the small white honey scented Alyssum and the Lantana. Were these native to my area? I didnt know. Did they help the eco-system by proving pollen to bees butterflies and birds? I became aware and worried since they had taken to the soil and have begun to grow. They need water to thrive and taking water in dry California where I live to have colorful flowers suddenly seemed so wrong. I began to research native plants for my area. Now I must plot my next step in replanting. All this comes about at a time when many people purchase dead pine trees cut down for nothing - to throw tinsel on and then throw it in the garbage. Wow! How crazy! If you must have a christmas tree - get one thats got roots so you can plant it when your done having it in your home. Peace  intention and gratitude ~ Alyssa