Now, with a total of nine feeders (not counting the three hummingbird feeders put out this week), it’s a regular bird fest for breakfast lunch and dinner. Our backyard has become a haven for over 40 species of our flying …

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Approximately a year ago, I introduced an eleven-year-old handpan player, Sunni Holden from Australia. I immediately fell in love with his infectious smile and his talent. Due to the number of accounts I follow on YouTube, I realized that I hadn’t had much of a chance to hear Sunni’s latest golden moments. So, today without further ado, I’m sharing some wonderfully inspiring music from the land down under. I love listening to him (and other handpan players) for mediation and as a sleep-aid. If you haven’t tried it yet, give it a shot. I hope you find it as inspiring as I do. It’s a great escape from the hectic pace of everyday life…

Where is your cell phone right now? If you’re working, creating, or relaxing, it shouldn’t be nearby unless you actually need it. I’m writing my May 2nd blog, so my phone is in the family room—out of sight, out of mind, and no interruptions.

Your cell phone is a distraction. Period. It robs you of your focus. How often do you think about it, even if it’s not currently ringing or pinging for your attention? Maybe I should check it right now, right? Do you pick it up to see if anyone has texted you? Ah, now it has your full attention. So, you turn it over and put it down. Damn, you’ve lost your train of thought. The sad thing is, how many times during the day does this occur? Add all those up, and you’ll soon discover how much time you’ve lost. You’re trying to multitask, and guess what? It doesn’t work.