I’ve been married to Ken since 1983, and I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of mindfulness meditation and affirmations. When we first met, Ken was hyperactive, moody, and searching for something more. He was the guitar player in a band, and I was the singer.
Ken grew up in Kapuskasing, Ontario, a small northern Canadian town where hunting, fishing, and frigid temperatures were the norm. He was a quiet, mild, and sensitive child with thick glasses. His parents struggled financially but somehow managed to raise five kids along with two foster children. Recognizing his uniqueness, they sheltered him. Ken turned inward, often escaping through music and playing the guitar. Growing up was painful for him.
As a young adult, Ken left his small town, moved to the city, and took a “real” job—which he hated. Depressed and unfulfilled, he finally quit to pursue his true passion: music. To survive and thrive, Ken realized he needed to overhaul his belief system. He stopped identifying as that small-town kid and embraced a new mindset. He answered an ad, joined a band, and came alive through music and travel.
Healing Through Music and Meditation
This new chapter allowed Ken to shed his shell. During this time, he devoured books on personal power, confidence, and interpersonal relationships. He studied authors like Edgar Cayce, Paramahansa Yogananda, Wayne Dyer, and Tony Robbins. He also learned to meditate—a practice that profoundly changed him.
Ken began keeping journals filled with goals, intentions, inspirational articles, and motivational quotes. I’ve never met anyone who has invested as much time and effort into personal transformation as Ken. Today, he is a successful, fulfilled, and joyful man. How did he achieve all this?
Self-Development and Empowerment
Ken now owns a franchise, commercial real estate, and has renovated foreclosed properties. He’s a self-taught musician and has been the leader of a highly successful band for 14 years. An accomplished audio engineer and composer, Ken produces both his own music and work for others. He also designs graphics for CD covers, builds websites, and markets products. Amazingly, despite having only a high school diploma, he once taught at a university.
On a personal level, Ken has been a devoted husband for over 25 years and treats my mother like a queen. He continues to inspire me with his boundless capabilities and dedication.
Ken has studied spirituality and personal growth for as long as I can remember. While he dove into deep, thought-provoking material, I was a carefree 21-year-old girl in a rock band. Ken challenges me to think, grow, and work on myself—even though I’m the playful bumblebee who flits around, brings laughter, and keeps our life from getting too serious.
The Power of Affirmations
Ken isn’t perfect—he’s human—but his effort to live a life filled with love has always influenced me. As I write about all he has accomplished, I feel a twinge of insignificance. Yet, Ken has taught me to recognize and transform negative self-talk.
For the past 30 years, Ken has taught mindfulness meditation and become a spiritual guide. He firmly believes that our thoughts shape every aspect of our lives. His music reflects this belief; he writes songs about affirmations to help people raise their consciousness and feel empowered. His mission is to show others that by looking deeply within, they can discover everything they need—the very essence of God.
Soul Affirmation: Music for Better Outcomes
Our new CD, Soul Affirmation, embodies this mission, and I am honored to be its voice. At times, I’ve felt like my contribution was minimal—but there’s that negative voice again! I’ve learned to counter it. Instead of saying, I haven’t done much, I now affirm: I am a vital part of this project, and my singing brings Ken’s powerful words to life. That feels better, doesn’t it?
Of course, I’m still working on it. When I catch myself thinking, I have a long way to go, I reframe it to: I am doing my best each and every day. You see how this works?
Good luck on your own journey of self-improvement and empowerment. I’ll keep working on mine—after all, I’ve got to keep up with Ken.
