I was driving home from work tonight & was amazed by the waning quarter moon that was begining to descend to the horizon. Its sight instilled awe, wonder & a great energization throughout my being.
And then I got to thinking about how long it had been since I had howled at the moon.
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Anyone who knows me, knows that my biggest addiction is Music. Even those who only “know of me” are aware of this fact. Music has always been part of my life & I cannot conceive of it not being part of my life. So it should come as no surprise to anyone here that I am today musing upon the glorious frequencies & their connection to metaphysics.
If I may, I’m going to start with a quote from one of my favourite song writers (coincidentally, I am listening to his “Eulogic Album” at the moment – Temple Of The Dog)
words and music – My only tools
communication
lets fall in love with music
the driving force of our living
the only international language
divine glory, the expression
the knees bow the tongue
confesses
the lord of lords, the king of kings
words and music – My only tools
communication…
from Man Of Golden Words
Mother Love Bone
Music has been an integeral part of our Spiritual & Religious experience from time immemorable. Hymns, chants, &c… are present in just about every Spiritual Path & Religion known to humankind. But why is this? What is it about Music that helps us connect to the greater Spiritual presence? Continue reading
There is something about the beauty & the raw elemental power of a waterfall that captivates the soul. One of the most powerful – yet simple – experiences of my life was because of a waterfall.
There is a provincial park just fifteen minutes from my house & at this park there is a beautiful beach that is enjoyed all summer long by locals & tourists alike. The beach is located at the western end of a lake where the water flows into a series of waterfalls that are the source of a river. The geography is such that one can walk along the granite stones of the shore & out into the water right where the first waterfall starts. One can then sit down in the water (which is about waist deep) with one’s back to the waterfall. The rushing water cascades over one’s shoulders filling one’s body with an amazing energy – that raw elemental power of the waterfall.
I try to perform this little ritual at least once a summer (if not more often). It invigorates me & fills me with a gratitude for everything nature has to offer. It is beautiful, powerful & meaningful.
What are some of the moments of beauty from your life? Tell us what natural places are special to you & how they make you feel when you go there. Leave a comment below & share your own experiences.
In the mean time, if your interested in some music to help you experience some Moments of Beauty, check out a little album I wrote & recorded last year. You can find it on my Bandcamp site.
Candle’s Moments Of Beauty full length studio album
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.
Dalai Lama
Sacred Knowledge 