As mentioned in the video above:

May you be filled with lovingkindness.
May you be safe and protected from all inner and outer dangers.
May you be well in body and mind
May you be at ease and happy.

(The above is the Metta prayer, from the Buddhist tradition, and I used to include it at the beginning of every one of my newsletters. With everything that’s currently unfolding in the world, it seems timely to include it again.)

The news from here:
Life continues to be good, and FULL (!), on all fronts: Health (LOVING my early morning runs), Wealth, Love (SO blessed to be with Kim, the Love of my life) and Self-Expression (details below). And, after an unusually cold month, the weather here in Vancouver is finally becoming sunnier and warmer. (Can’t wait for summer!)

In this moment, I’m greatly appreciating that I’m still going strong with my Morning Musings (I’ve now created 92 of them since August ’20!); that I continue to (virtually) serve many churches in both Canada and the U.S. (and now, in person in Vancouver as well); that I’m performing at more and more local retirement homes; and that I’m getting back to live performances with a couple of groups (The Rhythm & Blues Allstars, and Undercover.) (For more detailed information on any of my performances, please click on any date in my online calendar.)

And, now that last month’s Aretha Franklin tribute shows are behind me (they were a TON of fun), I’m back to writing my book about my Camino experience, and taking a new voice over acting class.

Enough about me! What’s new with YOU, dear Friend? I’d love to hear how things are going for you in your part of the world, so please e-mail me and let me know.

After thinking and feeling into what’s been happening in the world for the last few months, my focus this month has been on something personal. I’m a perfectionist, and while I crave spontaneity and being in the moment, a LOT of my life is about order and structure. Feeling VERY uptight about the (seemingly) great divide between these two realities, I went out for a walk with my beloved Kim on a recent sunny and warm Sunday evening… AND, in very short order, our walk became filled with pleasant surprises: strolling along quiet. tree-lined streets that were only a few blocks in length, we meandered through our neighbourhood in a whole new way, and got back home two hours later, feeling completely refreshed, light-hearted and happy. 

What if the spontaneity – the FLOW – that I seek is just a breath away?
Inspired by my walk with Kim, and this question, I wrote a new song which I call “Trust In Love”. I dedicate it to perfectionists everywhere! Here are the words:

You try so hard – to never miss
With all your plans – and all your lists
You want the best – more than the rest – dream of

With gentle words – I’m here to share
A simple truth – you lost somewhere
There is no test – already blessed – just love

Just love – trust in love
Just love – trust in love

Take a breath – let it go
And relax – into the flow
Just love – trust in love

The chant begins at 7:39 in this month’s video (above). May it serve you well!
(FYI: Due to current limitations with technology, I’m only able to share beautiful background images on my green screen OR offer you video recordings with stereo sound. Until this limitation is resolved, I will opt for stereo sound.)

And, as always…
You can listen to my songs and chants here and here.
You can find the words to my songs and chants here.
You can buy my CDs here.

How about YOU, dear Friend? What’s most resonating in YOU this month? WHEREVER you are on your journey, I’d love to hear from you! Please e-mail me; we’re all in this together, and we have much to learn from each other. (THANKS for being a part of my journey – I’m honoured to walk with you – and SPECIAL THANKS to all of the kind souls who respond to my newsletters; reading your comments is always a highlight of my month.)

APPRECIATION

Every Monday on my Facebook business page, I post messages of appreciation.
Please have a look, join the conversation, and SHARE the posts with your friends. 

UPCOMING AND ONGOING EVENTS

– PERFORMANCES

I’ve now created 92 chants (!) for my weekly “Morning Musings” broadcast (live on Wednesdays at 9 AM Pacific on my Facebook page, or any time on my YouTube channel);  I continue to serve many churches in both Canada and the U.S. (live, online via streaming, and with pre-recorded videos), as well as local retirement homes; and I also perform in several local groups. 

For more detailed information on any of my performances, please click on any date in my online calendar.

– VIDEOS

To watch my
Morning Musings,
Keynote Concerts,
Facebook Live Concerts,
Performance Videos,
and Small Steps Big Life: Walking The Camino videos,
please click here. 

As a very dear and wise friend in Montreal once said to me, “All I can offer you is my experience”.

My sincere desire, in every one of my newsletters, is to encourage us all to live our Big Lives one Small Step at a time.

Much love to you, dear Friend.
May I – may you – may we – relax into the FLOW that’s just a breath away, and trust in LOVE.

Go with Love,
– Nathen

Nathen Aswell
Performing Songwriter / Inspirational Speaker
Encouraging people to live Big Lives one Small Step at a time
NathenAswell.com
paypal.me/NathenAswell
(604) 618-4429