Hello there buddies-o-mine!

The sun was shining today so decided to take the music outdoors. Trying out a new video camera that my oldest son is using for some cool video projects. The song is called 'Natural Thing To Do'..something I wrote that basically is about moving forward..and there's lots of natural things in the background of the video like the sound of children from a nearby school, birds, my dog, light breeze and garden smells (well now, I could smell 'em even though you can't :-)).

Feeling some Summer weather here in the Southern Hemi.  I even picked the first of the strawberries from the garden!!

So now, here's a video made with heart :-)***

Thanks for listenin' and for your very presence. Keep resonatin' in Love and Light!
xo Lynette

Hello Dear Ones :-)

My musical Soul brother, Pete Love, and I have been working on some songs and basically just having a lot of jammin'/practicin' mischief and fun. Posting a rough demo of one of our musical collaborations, 'Angel'.

For those in Christchurch, come along to the Christchurch Folk Club 27 September and join in on some of that musical fun that Pete and I have been having, as we'll do our best to entertain ya'...feet taping, sing-a-long, dancin' from a live-ly audience always welcome :-)

Also, wanted to let ya' all know my radio show, FemAcoustica begins 12 September on Plains FM 96.9 (Christchurch, NZ). The show will air live on the second Saturday of every month at 9am. And for those of you outside of Christchurch, the show will stream live via the internet. Lots of female acoustic music and features on hand. LOTS of New Zealand musos mixed in with some of my favorites from around the world :-)

There's the latest musical brief for all of ya'. Thanks so much for listenin'. Appreciate it, immensely.

Keep resonatin' and breathin' (with gusto)
xo Lynette

Putting up a rough demo of 'Legacy' . Will have this up for a bit. Wrote it this evening. The person I am addressing in the song is my Maternal Grandfather.

Wishes of Peace and Harmony
xo Lynette

Press Release - Lynette Diaz
May 26, 2009

'Living Before Dying' takes home an Honorable Mention in the The 12th Annual Unisong International Songwriting Contest in the Social/Political music category.

Singer-Songwriter, Lynette Diaz, of Christchurch, New Zealand has come away with a second songwriting honorable mention in 2009 for the song, 'Living Before Dying'

A.R. Scott of Unisong had this to say about all the winning songs. “This year featured a very high overall quality of songs and writers, with diverse and varied entries from a multitude of countries representing every continent on Earth except Antarctica (any songwriting penguins out there?). The judging therefore was extremely competitive and to be singled out anywhere in the top 15% of all songs submitted was no easy feat.”

Lynette comments, “I chose to submit 'Living Before Dying' in the social/political category of this year’s Unisong contest, as I believe the song's main message is one of Universal community and dignity. I’ve previously stated that one person can make a difference in the world, and that many of us, resonating with the spirit of social and moral justice, can create positive large scale changes.”

'Living Before Dying' is featured on Lynette's debut 14-track CD, "Lyrics In My Head", which is available direct from the artist or online outlets, including CDbaby.com, Itunes and Amazon.com

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"We merge, then disperse, yet dance again when the harmony of our souls
reconnect in the beautiful, resonating fields of forever"
- Lynette Diaz, March 2009

Sweet friends,

Over the course of the last two years, my Life has shifted dramatically from that Life which I had been living. With those shifts, I've come into my strength, my courage to just be and live in my truths, my purpose here and now.

I have personal matters that have come up, which many of my dear friends know about, but I won't reiterate right now, as mainly, I wanted to post about how living in the 'here and now', yes, that ever present moment, has deeply made any struggles that I have or am going through, feel solvable, feel like a valuable lesson rather than a curse, and have given me even more strength and courage than I thought possible.

I used to write poetry before music. Since I was 12yo I have been putting pen to paper to try and make sense of my world. How could a young girl, in a small town, cope with the mental anguish of feeling different and isolated. Much of what I wrote, I usually tossed in the wastebasket. The most honest, confessional poetry always found it's way there, as I didn't want my family getting an idea of the 'real' me. That story and pattern continued throughout my adult life. Writing then tossing the "best" stuff because it was raw and exciting and well, revealing. It revealed my true nature, my spark, my sunshine. At those times in my life, I desperately wanted to reveal my true self to the world, but instead, revealed a pseudo-Lynette. The one fabricated for the box that I lived in.

I wrote the poem above this morning, fresh from sleep. I had just read a blog post from my friend, Gigi, about her dog, Oliver, who she will be putting down to sleep this afternoon. He is ill and suffering and it's what has to happen. I have been reading alot lately about, suffering and death, also about truth, and love, and the spirit realm. All topics which grip us all at some point.

For me, I see a link, a web to it all, a bridging and an entertwining. I believe I am complicit in the path that I am on. I suffer because I fear, I project those fears into my life. "What if I had..., Should I have done..., I can't possibly" . False limitations shut the door, false limitations leave bitterness and resentment, false limitations inhibit emotional, physical, and most dear, spiritual progress.

I've had a major shift in my life over the last two years. I am complicit in the happiness and joy that I feel as well. I live my truths, live my purpose. I love more freely, me and all those around me. It's much easier to bridge love, courage and strength. Even in challenging times, I feel much more centered in self-knowledge, that it is I who frames the pictures I see.

Live in your truths, if you don't know them, get to know yourself. Fact is, you probably know them, but don't want to own them, because of fear. You are here, on this earthly plane for a short time, for a purpose that is at your center, at the core of who you are. Develop your dream, even if only in your mind, for little by little that spark in your mind might turn into a flame and guide you to real satisfaction. The kind that comes from fulfilling your lifes purpose.

I'm working on my flame, my purpose, even in trying times. I know so many of you are too. I know that those of you reading this, are meant, at this moment, to light your inner candle and begin to cultivate your truths.

Lots of BIG resonations for Be'ing your truth!
XO Lynette

Press Release
February 20, 2009

The 2008 Peacedriven Songwriting Awards have been announced, and Lynette Diaz has been awarded an Honorable Mention in this year's contest for her song 'Living Before Dying'. 

According to Peacedriven's website, "The Peacedriven Campaign is a grassroots effort with projects including the Peacedriven Songwriting
Award, recognizing songwriters that use music to inspire social change!"

Out of more than 400 entries in the 2008 Peacedriven Songwriting Contest, 'Living Before Dying' is among the top songs embodying the mission of peace through social change.

Lynette comments, "My outlook on Life is always quite positive.  I do feel that one person can make a difference in the world, and that many of us resonating with the spirit of social and moral justice can create positive large scale changes.  It starts with our individual hearts in the right place, and radiates out into the Universal whole."

'Living Before Dying' is featured in Lynette's debut 14-track CD, "Lyrics In M Head", which is available direct from the artist or online outlets, including CDbaby.com, Itunes and Amazon.com

If you feel Peacedriven, Lynette encourages you to join the campaign.  Go to www.peacedriven.com and join as a free member.  Become part of a community of people seeking to change our world for the better!!

For further artist inquiries, contact Lynette Diaz directly at info@lynettediaz.com

Websites:
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www.lynettediaz.com
www.reverbnation.com/lynettediaz

Keith Olbermann, a commentator in the U. S. makes a six minute heart-felt commentary about the passage of Prop 8 last week in the State of California. Prop 8 amends the State Constitution of California making it unconstitutional for same-sex couples to marry in California.

This issue is about bigotry over love. About the denial of human rights to all. It's not really about religion, for the truly religious are supposed to champion universal love . I agree with Olbermann, that it's about the ability for humanity to LOVE, one and all, unconditionally, and for all of us, whatever our sexual orientation to live in a world that recognises all humanity as equal.

Hi Sweet Friends,

Time off my feet has been very good for guitar practice and songwriting.  I've just put up another rough garageband demo, called "Emily". 

Inspired by the Poem by Emily Dickinson, "This Is My Letter To The World", which is in the public domain.

This is my letter to the World
That never wrote to Me —
The simple News that Nature told —
With tender Majesty

Her Message is committed
To Hands I cannot see —
For love of Her — Sweet — countrymen —
Judge tenderly — of Me

- Emily Dickinson

I can't tell you how big an influence her poetry was to me when I was younger.  I guess it was inevitable that I write this. 

Lots of Love to you all!

Keep resonatin'!
Lynette