Attitude Towards Adversity

Hello, Hello!

Greetings from Mexico City. Another rainy night, with my heart full of hope. I've been going through various situations with my pet, among other things, but everything is getting much better. We always look for solutions, and over time, we become more skilled at handling them.

What I want to communicate is that while it’s not necessary to have problems to grow stronger, we can discover our capabilities amid adversity. It’s during these tough moments that we realize how much we’ve learned and evolved. Maybe we wouldn’t have handled the situation the same way before, but now we do it much better, right?

And… all the natural tools we have within us to solve life’s problems. Sometimes, life can feel like a ship in the midst of a storm, and you can’t wait to reach the shore to feel calm and enjoy a piña colada. But you have to go through the storm and, in some way, keep up your spirits, something we can control.

I’ve always thought of our mood, from the saddest to the happiest emotions, as a button on a console or a control on any instrument. At will, you can adjust it. If you maintain a good mood, everything around you changes, and others change too. I believe that the solution to many problems is changing oneself. Changing our attitude toward life makes a big difference; it helps everyone.

Of course, it can be a big challenge when, as we say in Puerto Rico, “the pineapple turns sour,” right? But we shouldn’t let ourselves be discouraged, as that doesn’t help. It’s important to stay positive as much as possible because it’s natural to feel sad in the face of adversity or the threat of losing something or someone. But what’s crucial is to adopt a problem-solving attitude, to be part of the solution rather than the problem. Look within yourself for all the possibilities, skills, and valuable ideas to resolve issues.

I really like this approach, and we continue learning and creating. Let’s not lose heart, let’s keep rowing toward the shore, toward the enchanted island. Sending lots of kisses. Have a lovely night. It’s Friday night, and I always like to capture these moments unscripted, unplanned, and unthought… because I want them to come from the heart.

Kisses.

Brenda

Being Your Best Friend: Finding Peace and Inspiration in the Rainy Nights of Mexico City

Hello and greetings from Mexico City on this rainy but peaceful night. There’s something magical about the rain and the night, especially when you’re in a safe, calm space. It’s a beauty that brings a sense of tranquility. Tonight, I’m here hanging out with my cat, Chester—or as I affectionately call him in Mexican slang, Wero, which means "blonde" (he's a ginger tabby). Together, we’re contemplating life and working on new music. It takes a lot of concentration to make things happen, and in the process, we can often be hard on ourselves.

As I sit here, I want to share a thought that’s been on my mind. No matter what time of day it is for you when you read this, let’s try not to be so hard on ourselves. Instead, let’s aim to be our own best friends. Let’s strive for bigger things, set higher goals, and work on becoming better people. But let’s approach these goals from a place of self-compassion, not self-criticism.

Learning to be your best friend means practicing self-love, not just talking about it. Basically It think its a great idea to plant the seed in your soul of becoming your very best friend and treating yourself as...think about how your best friend treats you. Even with your shortcomings and imperfections, they always believe in you and see the best in you. They’re your number one fan. It might be a family member or a close friend, but that kind of support is so nourishing. You can start becoming that person for yourself—the best friend you’ve always wanted. This opens the door to self-validation, recognizing your strengths, forgiving your mistakes, and being kinder to yourself.

I’m talking about myself here, too. By embracing this mindset, we can become better friends, better members of society, and overall better people. I believe this approach can help anyone who’s listening. Even if it’s just one person, I’m here to share something good from my soul, from my heart.

As I work on creating new music, I’m going to try applying this mindset. It takes a lot of effort to face tasks without feeling invalidated by what you achieve or don’t achieve. Instead, let’s celebrate our accomplishments, no matter how small. Like "WOW, I did this today!" Let’s pat ourselves on the back and validate our efforts.

Thank you so much for listening. Have a beautiful night, day, morning, afternoon, or evening—whatever it is for you! Wishing you the best!

Ciao Ciao!

Brenda Marie

Heart Notes: Reflections and My Mission

A Message from the Soul

Hey there, friends! How's it going? Hope all is wonderful for you.

After singing and reflecting late into the night, I am so happy to see the effects that music has and the joy it brings to people. Today, I want to share an idea that is very close to my heart: how important it is to do things with love.

No matter what you do, the essential thing is that whatever you do comes from your soul, that it is genuine and real. I firmly believe that this connects more than anything else. And always with the intention of having a positive impact, right?

Even when you are communicating any kind of emotion through music, through art... you can always bring it towards the positive, towards the constructive, towards something that helps. This is a fundamental part of my mission, and I wanted to leave it here.

Thank you for accompanying me on this musical and artistic journey. Let's keep creating and sharing from the heart.

With love,

Brenda Marie