Soul Affirmation: My Life With Ken LaDeroute as a Wife, Friend & Singer
I’ve been married to Ken since 1983 and I have seen what meditation and affirmations can do for a person first hand. When we met, Ken was hyperactive, moody and searching. 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 cold temperatures where the norm. Ken was a quiet, mild, sensitive kid with thick glasses. His parents struggled, but somehow managed to raise five kids and two additional foster children. They new he was different and they sheltered him. He focused inwardly and often escaped by playing the guitar. Growing up was painful.
He left his small town, moved to a city and got a real job which he hated. Depressed, he finally quit. He wanted to pursue his real love - music. Ken knew in order to survive he had to do some major work on his belief system. He knew he had to stop believing he was that small town kid. He answered an ad, joined a band and came alive playing music and traveling.
Healing Music & Meditation
This new life allowed him to come out of his shell. During this time, he read anything he could get his hands on that would facilitate his personal power, give him confidence, and help him better relate to people. He read books by Edgar Cayce, Parahamansa Yogananda, Wayne Dyer, Anthony Robbins and many others. He learned to meditate and it changed him deeply. He kept and still keeps journals, lists of goals, intentions, inspiring articles and motivational quotes. I’ve never met anyone who has done as much personal and transformational work on himself. Today, Ken is a very successful, fulfilled and joyful man. How did that happen?
Self Development & Empowerment
Ken currently owns a franchise, commercial real estate, and has bought and renovated foreclosed property. He is a self-taught musician, and has been the leader of a very successful band for 14 years. He is an accomplished audio engineer and composer and produces work for others in addition to his own. He designs graphics for our CD covers, creates our web sites, and markets our products. He has even taught at a University with no more than a high school diploma. He has been a prince of a husband for 25 years, and treats my mother like a queen. I could go on and on.
Ken has studied spiritual and personal development for as long as I can remember. He was always reading heavy stuff that I knew nothing about. After all, I was a 21 year old girl in a rock band. Ken makes me think and work on myself, even though I’m the silly bumble bee who flits around, wants to have fun, incites laughter and keeps our life from getting too serious.
Affirmation Power
No, he isn’t perfect, he’s human. The effort he makes to live his life from a heart full of love has always influenced me. Right now I’m feeling pretty insignificant as I
write about all that he has accomplished, but he has taught me to recognize when negative self talk finds its way into my head.
Ken continues to study and teach meditation which he has done for 30 years. He has become a spiritual teacher and strongly believes that our thoughts affect every aspect of our lives. He writes music about affirmations because he wants to help people, raise their consciousness and empower them. He wants to show them that if they look deeply inside themselves they will find everything they need; the very essence of God.
Soul Affirmation - Music For Better Outcomes
Our new CD Soul Affirmation does just that and I am privileged to be the voice of the project. I feel like I’ve contributed so little. Ah, there’s that negative voice. I change that to: I am a huge contributing factor to this CD project and my singing voice and interpretation is beautiful. My purpose is to bring Ken’s magical, powerful words to life. That’s better don’t you think? I’m still working on it and I’ve got a long way to go. Whoops, there it is again! I change that to: I know that I am the best that I can be each and every day. You’re getting it now aren’t you? Good luck and keep working on it! I know I am. After all, I’ve got to keep up with Ken.
Amy, I love your sense of humour. It is strongly integrated into your personality, and it is what I love most about you! Your article about Ken is inspiring to say the least. Thank God he found you, as I believe you are soul mates. Without you, life would be way too serious. Love you lots, Katherine
Amy, Hello and what a wonderful letter with honest words from the heart. I will always remember you and your joy that you showed at all times when Ken and I would back you up in that Canadian band called ” THE BOSS. ” Always be that spark for Ken and whoever you meet, give them the Power of LOVE. Life cannot manifest itself without LOVE. There is no life without LOVE. The meaning of life is in LOVING and being LOVED. We all Love you Amy. Blessings to you and say hello to Ken for me. Thanks and PEACE.
Ken and Amy,
I was only a small girl when my dad, mom (Dirk and Gwen) and I were on the road with the band. It was truely a blessing to learn meditation and LOVE at such an early age. I have had some wonderful moments in my life, simply because I was taught to truely LOVE mankind. This is something I have given to my two boys, so that they can carry on what it means to be peaceful. I thank you and all the other moments in my life where I was exposed to good and loving people. I truely enjoyed the newest CD that Cindy Voss sent me. My boys listen to it also. Thank you for touching my soul in so many ways. It’s good to see you doing well. LOVE ALWAYS
Having the honor to know and work with both Ken and Amy- they truly live what they believe.
Thank you for all the special things you do to make this life and community a better place.
I enjoy your cd’s- listening to them when I wake up and throughout the day. Thank you for just being you! Love and Appreciattion always!
I feel a particular closeness to you both since I have had my hands in your shoes, but not walked your walk. I am in my 70’s and feel that I have always been an upbeat and positive person. Reading your beautiful letters warms my heart so to know that you have found your peace and your place with each other.
We are happy to hear that ken and yourself will be celebrating 25 years of wedded bliss in the coming months. Karen and myself celebrated 26 years together this past July.
We still have fond memories of listening to your group Oui perform. Your love for music and life were always present. (We still listen to your album from time to time)
Wishing you all the best!
Ken & Amy ~ You guys are such great friends! Although we lost touch for a number of years it was so wonderful seeing you again the end of July. When you opened the door and saw us, it was as if no time had passed at all ~ we just seemed to pick up where we had left off 16 years ago. We, as couples, are both celebrating our 25th wedding anniversaries this year and we can be so proud of ourselves and what we’ve accomplished. Not many can say that anymore! We have listened to your new CD and it is truly inspirational ~ we absolutely love it. Take care of each other and God bless. We’ll see you again (and not 16 years from now).
Love you guys!
Ken and Amy! I’m into exploring the power of affirmations, which has been unknown as method of self-healing. It has had a great impact on me.
Love your album “Soul affirmation” which keeps the pleasure growing. Thanks Ken for beautiful music and powerful lyrics and Amy for the lovely singing!
Lots of love!
Kent
Dear Kent!
Your comments mean the world to us. Thank You. I hope you fulfill all your desires. Many Blessings, Ken and Amy