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I can hardly believe how time has flown, but it's just a couple of weeks until the 12th annual Posi Music Fest, 5 days of amazing events for music directors, artists, and fans of positive music, held February 23-27 at the Tampa Marriott Westshore.EmPower co-founder Richard Mekdeci and I always wanted to host an awards show that would be just for the indie artists who are using their superpowers to write songs for world peace, change, and positive, intentional topics.

In early August, I spent an amazing week immersed in music and creativity at SummerSongs, the annual retreat/camp that literally and completely changed my life 12 years ago.That year, in 2004, I had to be convinced by several people that it was okay to give myself a week in the woods celebrating creativity. My Dad had just died two weeks before, and I was held together by an invisible string. I certainly didn't feel strong enough to dive into a room of 100 strangers.

As I write, I am on my way to New York to gather up 5 friends and connect with our flight to Ireland.Yes, I'm going back again, even after my less than ideal trip last year.  I have been upgraded to business first, which I'm taking as an amazing omen of good fortune (and comfort).  I am in love with Ireland and her generous people.  I love the scones for breakfast, the musical lilt of people's voices, the mournful melodies of traditional ballads, and the countryside