Hello Dear Ones,
I hope this finds you well and warm. We are starting to go into our winter modes aren’t we? We had our leaves raked in piles and what does nature do? Snows on them to see how quickly we can expedite bagging them up! And ya know, sometimes we are just not ready to “bag” things up no matter what the forces of nature are…so, there they sit with a crisp white “sugar coating” on them waiting for the sun to melt away the “snow caps” from our piles. Life is like that isn’t it? We try so desperately to do the right thing, meanwhile, no matter our efforts, the world or life has other plans.
Many of you already know that Mo and I are taking a break for a while. We’ve had 20 good years of music, and we intend to redefine ourselves and our journey in music after much contemplation. We’ve had a lot of soul searching this past year. We still get so much meaning from creating and performing, so please hear me when I say…our intention is not to end this journey, but to enrich it with more awareness, more learning, more room in our hearts and an even GREATER perspective of authenticity.
This decision has not come easily for either of us. There is the thinking logical mind that says, “Hey, this is your lively hood!” there is also the ego that gets to claim its purpose with being “folk-stars” (ha!) But there is something growing even deeper. The soul is whispering for something that is not quite “tangible”. There are forces at play and I find myself stepping off the ledge into the unknown. It’s a scary but exciting place to be. All of my senses are awakened and I don’t know if I will fly or drown but I am counting on spreading my wings and doing the best I can.
I will be visiting good friends in Fort Collins Colorado for a bit this winter. There will be a new music scene to muse with and musical friends to learn from and teach. I will be taking some healing courses and time to myself. A much needed break for both Mo and I. I am hopeful to do an even BETTER job with blogs and VIP entries. I would like to write, and play and do yoga and meditation too! I feel super blessed that we GET to take this little sabbatical. I’ve worked for over 20 years performing and before that as a teacher, so I am very comfortable with “out sourcing” my energy. I am not so comfortable “sitting with self”, “in-sourcing” giving BACK to myself, but… I am getting better at it!
Mo and I love each other dearly and we appreciate ALL of you supporting us with your smiles and love. There will be MORE music, and perhaps better than it was before! So…no one panic, change is hard and it’s bitter-sweet and I certainly have NOT had my fill of music! I actually don’t even think I’ve hit my true potential yet and I’m am praying that this journey opens up so many treasures that I get to bring back and share with you all. So…stay tune! I hope to bring you all along with me!
They say that we come here to learn ultimately how to “love ourselves”. The key to a happy life is loving yourself deeply so that you can then love another. I have been empathic and super sensitive to others needs and wants my whole life. It’s been a survival mechanism to some degree. Taking this time will not take me away from you, it will draw me closer to my art and you will get to know me more completely as I get to know myself more completely. I am hoping and praying that Mo’s journey will bring her closer to her own self love and she in turn will create something beautiful as well. The song she is working on is amazing! I feel there will be LOTS that unfolds for both of us and I have my eye on that “prize”!
In the meantime, check in on this blog and the B&K fan flare page. We’ll keep you close through social media and feel free to drop an email to us any time.
The mp3 this month is something new I’ve been embarking upon. A beautiful Native American Flute I’ve been dreaming of, worked its way into my life and it brings such a peace to my heart. You will hear my “beginnings” (as I really don’t know quite how to play the thing) as you tune into “Morning Melody”. And hopefully you get to chuckle at Juno’s version of “morning melody” as she chimes in with her fury and veracious growl/bark at the mail person!
River trip friends, I hope this takes you back to our mornings on the river. I played this same flute each morning on the river trip to wake folks from their tents. Enjoy!
Keep Facing the Sun during the darker months friends! And know how deeply loved and appreciated you are!
Namaste’
Nicc & Mo (and barky Juno!)
