Tag Archives: American Idol

Drop The Baggage . . .

. . . And Set Yourself Free. The below video clip was broadcast on Fox’s American Idol.  It features a pretty 18-year-old named Angela Miller, who performed an original song during the Hollywood solo round, serving as the basis for selecting … Continue reading

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Shine Your Way

In your pursuits, gauge your efforts to a level YOU are proud of.  Seek NOT to reach perfection . . . for you will assuredly fail.  Make your standard be that of  “excellence”, which you will know and feel in … Continue reading

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Believe You Can Fly

This season of American Idol has uncovered extraordinary talent and has cultivated many inspirational performances by a diverse range of aspiring artists.   This particular gem (video below) was delivered by Curtis Finch, Jr., who has been bestowed with more … Continue reading

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Spirit of a Lion

The below video clip is a yet another memorable American Idol performance — this time from Zoenette Johnson, a refugee from Liberia, who escaped violent revolution as a young girl.  Up to this point, many had questioned her talent and … Continue reading

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The Past Does Not Equal The Future

So many of us go through life carrying an ever-increasing load of emotional baggage, which weighs us down and holds us back from achieving what we are truly capable of.  And I’m here to implore you to put down that … Continue reading

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