While I didn’t get a call-back “red card” at yesterday’s try-outs for “The Voice” in Philadelphia, there are many prizes in my life. These prizes include:
- My son, Aaron, turning 18 tomorrow!
- My other family members.
- My boyfriend Michael, turning humor and caring into gold, wherever he goes.
- My friend Jeanette, who lives in Philadelphia.
- My other friends.
- My work as a group and individual psychotherapist.
- My blogging community.
- The group therapy conference I am attending tomorrow and Wednesday in New York City, which includes this offering:
Developing the Whole Performer: Cultivating Artistry through a Unique Group Therapy Model.
Being a musician, artist, or performer is a demanding process fraught with inherent challenges. Explore a potent group therapy model for supporting artistic expression while facing what inhibits excellence. This institute integrates mindfulness practices, performance exercises, and group process to assist artists in achieving peak performance. (Applicable to musicians, performers, and creative souls. Instruments and creative means are welcome.)
- Every moment of precious life.
- These photos I took recently:
It’s a mighty prize and a mighty privilege writing for you all. Many thanks to all the prizes in my life, including you!
The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally 
Great post! But, you did wake up famous! And clearly not late!
I love all your gifts. Your blog is a prize for middle of the night insomniacs. 😀
Your comments are a prize for the same, Maureen!
Happy birthday in advance to Aaron. Eighteen! Imagine!
I imagine passing on your good wishes to him. ❤
Such a wonderful trait to be grateful. You are indeed a winner Ann.
It takes one winner to know another one, Miriam.
Aww, nice comment Ann. 🙂
Sorry you didn’t get through,but the gratitude spirit you have is amazing! Congratulations on being awesome.
Thanks for the wonderful prize of this comment, Deb.
You are a winner in my book Ann- having the courage to get out there and audition is no small thing. As one of your photos says: You are mighty! 🙂
You are a prized and mighty winner in my book, Lisa!
I agree with Lisa — you are a winner in every way! And mighty too.
Love the photos so much I can’t decide which is my favourite!
Love this comment so much! You are such a prize to me, Louise.
Thank you for this mighty doze of gratitude today Ann. Its a winner💛
It takes one grateful winner to know another one, Val!
When I saw the subject “Prizes” I thought of an English teacher who had a sign in her classroom that said, “The only thing you need to know about awards is Mozart never won one.”
You’ve made me completely rethink that with this reminder that life’s prizes come in many forms, and that “prize” is also a verb.
And here’s an early happy birthday to Aaron. Being born is a big prize in itself.
I prize knowing you here, Chris.
I recognize the street where Cake is located. Where you there this weekend? I live a few blocks away! Did you visit Cake? It is very cool inside with all the plants. The conference sounds spectacular.
take care,
Linda
Hi, Linda! I was nearby, with my friend Jeanette on Saturday, eating at the Green Soul Restaurant. Cake was closed because of a private party. I’ll just have to come back sometime! It’s a prize to me knowing that I was in your neighborhood.
Yes! I have been to Green Soul. If you plan to come back to visit your friend or another reason, let me know. It would be fun to meet! And if I get back to Boston …
Sounds great, Linda!
Hi Ann! The Voice are a bunch of putzes (putzi?)–you’re a star in every universe. Congrats on trying out, a major accomplishment in this scaredy cat’s book. Can hardly believe Aaron is the big 1-8. Wish him a happy birthday from us. xxo….
I’m glad we’re all stars in the same universe, Janet! xxoo
Congratulations to you for Aaron and Happy Birthday to him
I’m happy to know you here, Derrick.
Happy Birthday to Aaron!!!
Jan
I will tell him you said so!
I watched Rocky 3 yesterday so the Philly cushion shot was nicely timed 🙂
I saw the Rocky Stairs, Alex! (But from too far away to take a photo.)
I so did the run and happy leap at the end haha.
I love the “Developing the whole performer” description for the group therapy conference. What a great prize to travel sharing your gifts with people!
That video didn’t work but this one does.
It all works, Maria. Thanks for all these gifts.
Ann,
The greatest prize is in the opportunity. How many can say that.
A great effort my friend.
-Alan
Thanks for the prize of your friendship here, Alan.
Anyone that could put herself out there like you did is a winner in my book, Ann. You are mighty!
I greatly prize your mightily winning comments, Carol!
Even though you must have been disappointed (and I am disappointed for you) I love that your photographs are uplifting and inspirational (and some are pretty funny!)
I love the prizes in this comment.
Cake! What a great picture, with the sign and the lights and the dark street. So glad you had some celebrating after the adventure …
We did celebrate, but not with Cake — it was being used for a private party. I’m glad you prized that photo and, as usual, I am grateful for the prize of your visit.
Those are precious prizes and I think they are more than any trophy.
I agree with this prized comment.
You are a mighty writer, and The Years of Living Non-Judgmentally is your Voice.
Another prize from you!
You have such a wonderful eye for photography and such a wonderful outlook on life. So what if you didn’t make callbacks..look at how much you DID see and learn and experience? Tomorrow is always a chance to add to your ever changing life story! And in my book that’s a winner!
In my book you’re a wonderful winner too, Claudia!
You are indeed blessed with so much good in your life! Makes me happy, too!
I love the prize of your empathic comments, Sunny.
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