Ascending

by Diva Joan Cartwright

Lots of things in my life have changed since my last writing.

1. I became a great grandmother
2. I own three houses
3. I'm writing a new book

The true sign of change is aging. When I first moved to Atlanta with my daughter Mimi of THE CAUSTIC DAMES, I was inundated with too much information about myself. First of all, I was automatically thrown into the role of Grandmother, which was far outside of my day-to-day existence in Fort Lauderdale because I wasn't living in close proximity to my grandchildren. So, nobody was calling me "Mommom" or "Grandma", except telephonically.

In Atlanta, however, every member of the Hip Hop scene called me "Mom" until I told them that my name is "Joan" and I prefer to be called that by those other than my immediate offspring. It really didn't take, though. They all, from 18-40, call me "Mom", as long as I accompany my daughter to her shows.

My six-year-old granddaughter, Maelle, does call me "Joan". She's been doing that for three years. She calls her maternal Grandmother "Mona". In our estimation Maelle is the most intelligent of all of our seed, so far!

My frustration was vented in an article I wrote for WORDS WE SPEAK, another newsletter I compile of slightly less spiritual matter. See, GRANDMOTHERHOOD and MOTHERHOOD.

The point is that I AM chronologically challenged. Aging has a way of pushing you towards dealing with your mortality. My contention is that we, on Planet Earth, don't sufficiently study the phenomenon of death, which is, by the way, the only thing we're sure we'll experience in this life.

Remember:
I AM a Mighty Presence in the Universe.

SUPREME LUXURY

As Divine Beings, we have access to the unlimited Supply of the Universe. It is necessary, as Beings with Free Will, for us to CALL, COMMAND and DEMAND this access. Angels, Guardians and Ascended Beings stand by, waiting for our call, waiting for us to connect with our I AM PRESENCE, the connection to our God/Goddess Selves that enables us to immediately have all that we need to live a happy life.  GaiaNews Index

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Joan Cartwright is a singer, composer, journalist, producer, filmmaker, photographer, website designer and traveler. Her first book, THE HISTORY OF JAZZ AND BLUES is part of her Master's Thesis. Her second book, MUSIC IS OUR POLITICS (working title) is a compilation of interviews with jazz musicians, DJs, promoters and aficionados. It will be published in 2005. Her CD, Feelin' Good, was released in 1995 and is still a contemporary recording. BUY THE CD.