Lean Into It...

I wrote a new song recently (with Eric)... as a mantra to myself, really... called "Lean Into It" (and maybe you need this mantra, too). It's been quite a year... tragedies and curve balls... for me, my family, friends... our country and planet. And then there are always those little everyday annoyances. I've learned that when I lean in, rather than fight and resist what IS (which takes so much energy), it allows me to flow into "the process"... to listen for the next right step. To be of service to myself and others. I know it's OK (and often necessary) to kick and and scream... to feel all the feels.... to vent. To even back off for a while. But then... "ya got to... lean in, lean into, lean into it..." There are gifts in the leaning in... READ MORE

There Has to be an Invisible Sun...

'Tis the winter season. Well... it's February, so yeah, this is a fact. Cold, dark days that encourage us to hunker down and take cover under a warm, snuggly blanket. And then there is the symbolism of winter. As in "the winter of our discontent" and the "dark days of winter". Individually and collectively, it is a season where we are sitting with the darkness... trying to make sense of it all. Particularly, in this season of our nation's evolution, we are facing the most extreme case of conflicting moral vision. We are struggling to see the light as to where we are going... together. And... what I know... what I believe... is that the light, though maybe not visible at the time, always exists. We open our eyes to it and put our feet to the path... READ MORE

Goodbye 2017... What Falls Away...

I sort of decided to give myself a bit of a Christmas break... like when I was a kid and had two weeks off of school. I can still remember the feeling of freedom and excitement... mmmm.... yes! So, the past couple of weeks have intentionally been less about getting stuff done and more about allowing some down time. Just enjoying it... and also giving myself time to reflect as the year came to a close. 

For me, the end of the year is about releasing and letting go. Reminding myself of my core WHY in everything I do... and then reviewing the year as to what served that WHY and what didn't. Getting clear about that, the things that don't serve naturally fall away... and that makes room for even more of the stuff that matters. The trick is to keep my ego in check, otherwise I find myself wanting to hold on... feeling like I'm losing something... even feeling "less than". Or... feeling this urge to go after things I don't even really want deep down in my soul. Spirit knows even when I don't. That's the grace part. And that's what I'm learning to count on more and more. Ahhhh.... grace. It's my chosen word for 2018...  READ MORE

Lauri Jones - "Love is Christmas" [Sara Bareilles Cover]

"Hi... remember me? It's Grace. Can I come in?"

I got a "download" the other night. I was lying in bed... the light of the full moon keeping me awake (well, that and the thoughts and worries spinning in my head)... when I heard: "You are too strong". It sounds kind of judgy and critical, but I felt an odd sense of relief hearing that. It was gentle and caring... and felt like love.

I've been feeling an extra dose of anxiety lately... always a sign to check in with myself. To the deep inside part of me. To the spirit in me. Prolonged periods of anxiety usually signal to me that I am in my head too much... too ME-focused in a  "little me" kind of way. That it is ALL up to "little me" to make things happen... READ MORE

My Video is a POSI Award Finalist... Please vote! :-)

I just wanted to let you know that my video "Watch Love Rise" is a finalist in this year's emPower Posi Awards. An honor! The Posi Awards "celebrate the powerful music and extraordinary artists who are transforming lives and helping to create a world that works for everyone through the power of Posi-tive music". 

Here's the deal: The video category relies primarily on public / fan voting. It's a great way for ALL of the videos to get exposure... and also to introduce people to POSI music... READ MORE 

Official Music Video Release!

Hello, Friends! Just a quick note to formally announce the release of my first official music video! (prelude to the new album coming out early August). It's been a really fun, organic process creating this and I'm excited to share! A very special "Thank You" to Ann Hanlin, Eric Montgomery, and "Buddy the Country Canine" ;-) for helping to bring this inspiration to life in such a beautiful way. 

​"Likes" and comments on YouTube are greatly appreciated if you are so inspired. And please do share! Let's radiate this love energy and message far and wide!

​With Love & Gratitude,
​Lauri​