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Embrace the Change

“A lot of people resist transition and therefore never allow themselves to enjoy who they are. Embrace the change, no matter what it is; once you do, you can learn about the new world you’re in and take advantage of it.” — Nikki Giovanni Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/nikki_giovanni_452245?src=t_transition

Transition as a Process

“Most people do not resist change. What we resist is transition. Change is a situational shift. Transition, on the other hand, is the process of letting go of the way things used to be and then taking hold of the way they subsequently become. In between the letting go and the taking hold again, thereContinue reading “Transition as a Process”

Transitions

The Espirational.com theme for October is “Transitions.” The world around us is in a constant state of change, often forcing us to change too. Scattered among the changes are the major life transitions we all face throughout life, from birth to death with some good ones like moving from childhood to adolescence and adolescence toContinue reading “Transitions”

It Is Well With My Soul

I grew up on hymns. They are still in my mind and my soul, so I wanted to end this month of music with not just any hymn, but one of the grand old hymns of the church. I had many to choose from, but inner guidance was telling me to choose It is WellContinue reading “It Is Well With My Soul”

A Supernatural Force

“Music is a supernatural force on the earth. It has the power to transform the heart and mind.” ― Kathy McClary, A Kid’s Study Guide To Praise

Good Music

“My body, my soul and my mind, simultaneously respond to good music.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita,

Reach for the Stars

“The positive effect music has in our lives is understated. It can influence mind-state and motivate us to reach for the stars.” ― Independent Zen

Healing the Secret Wound of the Soul

“Music can touch and heal that secret wound of the soul which nothing else can reach.” ― Debasish Mridha

New Thought Music and Daniel Nahmod

When Bob and I started attending New Thought churches music was kind of an afterthought. There was the Unity Hymnal which included songs like Magic Penny and hymns with some of the lyrics changed. Professional musicians were brought in to provide “special music.” There was often instrumental music for meditation, sometimes live, sometimes recorded. ButContinue reading “New Thought Music and Daniel Nahmod”