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“YES” CD

I say yes

I say yes (yes) – to the thing itself
yes (yes) – to the way it works
yes (yes) – what it does
yes yes yes yes – to how to use it

God – Spirit – that’s the Thing Itself
Cause of all creation
origin of everything – it’s what makes me sing
powerful foundation
whatever I’m doing wherever I’m going
it’s the voice that whispers in my ear

I say yes…

through – me – that’s the way It works
principle in action
limitless is what I am – yes I know I can
live in satisfaction
heeding the call – having it all
peace of mind is mine

I say yes…

the channel is wide open – the circuitry’s divine
I’m focused on the positive and mmm that’s fine
I demonstrate abundance – and manifest the proof
immersed in love and wisdom – surrounded by the truth

I say yes…

the making of a soul

I’ve come as a magician – and an ordinary man
to make a contribution – and be part of the plan
there is no destination – the journey is the goal
I’m busy with the making of a soul – I’m busy with the making of a soul

part of me’s an artist – part of me’s a fool
I have no map to guide me – there is no book of rules
the only thing that’s certain – is joy will lead me home
I’m busy with the making of a soul – I’m busy with the making of a soul

the making of a soul – the making of a soul
I’m busy with the making of a soul

lurking in my shadow – are things I must reclaim
I call them out into the light and give them each a name
every one’s a mirror that helps to make me whole
I’m busy with the making of a soul – I’m busy with the making of a soul

the making of a soul…

I’m part of God unfolding – I trust and fully give
all that really matters is that while I live, I live
my gifts are what is needed – the universe is home
I’m busy with the making of a soul – I’m busy with the making of a soul

the making of a soul…

a prayer to You

may all that I think and all that I do
be a prayer to You
a prayer to You – a prayer to You
may all that I think and all that I do
be a prayer to You
a prayer to You – my Love

in every face may I see You
in every voice may I hear You
in all that is may this be true
may we be one may I be You

may all that I think and all that I do…

in every breath may I breathe You
in every drop may I taste You
in all that is may this be true
may we be one may I be You

may all that I think and all that I do…

in every touch may I feel You
in every heart may I feel You
in all that is may this be true
may we be one may I be You

may all that I think and all that I do…

be a prayer to You my Love
a prayer to You

I love you

hand in hand when we’re out for a walk
sharing some sweet talk
getaway with a car or a plane
sipping on chilled champagne
cuddle time with a book or a flick
going with your pick
‘til the end and all the way through
this means that I love you

birthday card on your pillow at night
kissing in moonlight
dozen roses any old time
being your valentine
dinner out at an intimate place
holding your sweet face
‘til the end and all the way through
this means that I love you

I understand your point of view
you need to hear the words and often too
AND every day – in all I do
that’s what I’m telling you

dialogue when we disagree
saying I’m sorry
open arms when you’re feeling blue
reminding you what’s true
candlelight by the side of the bed
stroking your forehead
‘til the end and all the way through
this means that I love you

go for it all

you work and you crave – you scrimp and you save
in search of security
it’s time for a shift – remember your gift
and fine tune your frequency
when you clearly know that you’re a blessing
really see yourself as God expressing
how much richer will you be

whenever you’re ill – you reach for a pill
and trust that the doctor’s right
if truth could be told – you’d never grow old
your spirit can’t be denied
like the sages say in all the teachings
it’s your wholeness that just needs revealing
you are perfect – change your mind

don’t be satisfied with anything less
go for it all yeah go for it all
press past limitation give it your best
go for it all yeah go for it all
there is more in you – more for you
keep reaching for that more
go for it all

your life is a quest – from east to west
with challenges unforeseen
the work to be done – remembering we’re one
and living with love between
when you make it back to where you started
if you’ve lived a life that’s open-hearted
everything will seem brand new

don’t be satisfied with anything less…

the end times are upon us
the end of all the madness
release it and surrender
release your inner splendour

don’t be satisfied with anything less…

the faith of God

it’s time to stop – redress – forgive myself for thinking
that I am small – and less – than who and what I am
divine creation – with a simple job
express my thoughts and feelings – with the faith of God

at first I was happy and carefree
then limited thinking ensued
taught to believe that I was not enough
the story became my truth

it’s time to stop…

now let me look at my language
be mindful of all that I say
words shape the way I see things in the world
each one’s a potent prayer

it’s time to stop…

I choose to live completely
as unified and whole
and in that full engagement
reclaim my truest role

it’s time to stop…

Spirit is calling

like the endless rush – of a river’s flow
I never felt that I could rest I longed for home
a place to be – a spot to land
a time to say the work is done and stroll in sand
gradually the truth appeared
like waking from a dream
everything’s evolving
and I’m part of the stream

Spirit is calling – calling me up
to a new way of thinking – a new way of being
Spirit is calling – calling me up
to a new way of living – a new heaven and new earth

now that I have found – the Common Thread
I can trust and know in faith that I am led
I face what comes – push nothing away
‘cause all things are connected and show the way
gradually the truth appears
like waking from a dream
everything’s evolving
and I’m part of the stream

Spirit is calling…

Higher Cause that I can’t even see
driving me to rise above and be free

Spirit is calling…

river song

river song, river song
rising falling tall and strong
be our roots be our wings
oh river song

sun or the moon – sky grey or blue
thanks for the ever-changing beauty and view
water that lives – and flows under you
creatures that swim and float and fly over you

at work or at play – midnight or noon
worlds of adventure wait in each of your rooms
daylight that sings and dances through you
stillness that fills us up with great gratitude

with all we say – and all we do
may our love together deepen in you
and every time – we gather anew
may our friends and family feel that love too

love is all of us

love is all of us – love is all
every inch of our humanness Divine
love is all of us love is all
and God has need of all of us

give thanks – for the splendour – of wild and lusty youth
the force of love – forging its own way
its fire ignites us – its passion gives us juice
pushing us to what we are today

love is all of us…

give thanks for the glory – of radiant romance
refining all the love that’s come before
it sweeps us off our feet – and carries us away
lifted high but wanting needing more

love is all of us…

give thanks for the power – of deepening attachment
the urge in every one of us to bond
it strengthens our connection – and helps to build a life
solid ground allows us to respond

love is all of us…

a wholehearted life

I want to have a wholehearted life
a wholehearted life
where no matter what’s done or left undone
I belong and I’m enough
a wholehearted life – a wholehearted life
where I’m worthy – I’m worthy of love

this looking for certainty – Is really exhausting me
perfect though I try to be – I’ve not been
alone with my guilt and shame – afraid of more pain and blame
I numb out to stay in the game – I can’t win
time to make myself a brand new choice

I want to have a wholehearted life…

so I choose to be set free – take responsibility
stand in vulnerability – speak my heart
to get love I must give love – to belong I must reach out
to find truth I must be true – play my part
‘cause owning my story – and loving myself too
are the bravest things I’ll ever do

I want to have a wholehearted life…

I want to have a wholehearted life…

I’m worthy worthy worthy of love – worthy worthy of love (2x)
I’m able able able to love – able able to love (2x)

jump right in

sittin’ up here on my high horse
sure do like the view
grass looks greener on the other side
don’t know what to do
if i keep all my options open
play it safe and wait
my whole life is gonna pass me by
time to step up to the plate
i’m gonna have to jump right in
yeah i’m gonna jump right in
i’ll have to jump right in to find out i can fly

humpty dumpty sat on a wall
humpty dumpty got a great call
all the king’s horses and all the king’s men
couldn’t put humpty back together again
‘cause all they found where he landed
was his shell and his clothes
his transformation was total
where did he get to – i suppose
he had to jump right in
yeah he had to jump right in
he had to jump right in to find out he could fly

i’m scared to jump but you know what they say
you’ve got to feel the fear and do it anyway
i might fall and i might crack
but both feet are in and i’m not turning back

‘cause even if i get busted
or maybe lose my shell
i’ll be a better man for it
with some tales to tell
once i decide to move forward
the universe’ll move too
‘cause it’s not what i do – it’s how i do it
that’s gonna see me through
i’m gonna jump right in
yeah i’m gonna jump right in
i’m gonna jump right in to find out i can fly

to love

in this time and in this place
is the grace to love
with these hands and with this heart
i can start to love

to love – to love – to love

i’ve been bruised and i’ve been burned
still i yearn to love
so i’ll forgive and i’ll forget
pay my debt to love

to love – to love – to love

because love is all there is
ever was and will be

i may win and i may lose
still i’ll choose to love
i may stand and i may fall
still i – i will give all to love

to love – to love – to love – to love

“Little By Little” CD

little by little

little by little bit by bit
i’m getting to the heart of it
little by little love is guiding me home

with every step along this path i feel a little lighter
with every lesson that i learn i burn a little brighter

little by little…

and every soul along this road is like a little mirror
in understanding you i see myself a little clearer

little by little…

throughout this journey i’ve been shown
that i am not alone

(solo)

with every thing that i create i grow a little stronger
with every triumph on this trek i’ll go a little longer

little by little…

little by little…

do that thing

play the game – so that everyone’s the same
tow the party line
know the score – so you’re sure of what’s in store
watch for all the signs – yeah

remedy – heard about it on t.v.
it’s the latest thing
surf the net – so you know which one to get
it does everything
that whole scene’s unraveling

whatever feeds your soul (do it)
whatever makes you whole (do it)
whatever makes you feel (do it)
whatever makes you heal (just do it)
whatever makes you sure (do it)
whatever makes you pure (do it)
whatever makes you sing (do it do it) – do that thing

get outta your head and just do it
get outta your head and into your body

we don’t need – to conform with every deed
we don’t need what’s new
what we need – is to let ourselves be freed
what we need is you
celebrate that thing you do

whatever feeds your soul…

animate – energize – stimulate – go to it
vitalize – activate – galvanize – just do it

listen up for a minute stop your hurryin’
what you gonna get with all that worryin’
so much to remember – so much to forget
it’s gonna kill you if you aren’t dead yet
so find a way to unwind – and clear your mind
there’ll never be a better place and time
because now is all we have and all there is…
so just do it! do that thing!
that thing that makes you sing!

whatever feeds your soul…

(do what you will but harm none)
got to remember the golden rule
(do what you will but harm none)
and let kindness be your fuel

whatever feeds your soul…

be still

stop – take a break – whatever can wait
allow here and now – to unfold
let wisdom come quietly into your heart
be still and find peace – in your soul

like a seedling in the springtime
ripe and ready on its tree
disconnect from all your worries – and be free
like a gently flowing river
that surrenders to the sea
empty out your expectations
and just be

breathe – contemplate – let all the rest wait…

everything has its own season
everything has its own place
everything has its own purpose – its own grace
like a happy smiling baby
playing with her favourite toy
we are here to know and savour – complete joy

so stop – take a break – whatever can wait…

so stop – and be still
stop – be still
stop

I am walking

i am breathing – i am breathing in and out (2x)
and I’m mindful of the stillness and the million thoughts throughout
mindful of the space between the knowing and the doubt
and I have no destination no place I have to go
the rising and the falling is all there is to note
I am breathing – I am breathing – I am breathing – oh

I am sitting – I am sitting dignified
and I’m mindful of my posture and the straightness of my spine
mindful of a mountain that’s connecting earth and sky
and I have no destination…
I am sitting – I am sitting – I am sitting – oh

I am walking – I am walking on this street (2x)
and I’m mindful of the process and the way that it repeats
mindful of the lifting and the placing of my feet
and I have no destination…
I am walking – I am walking – I am walking – oh

I am standing – I am standing on this floor (2x)
and I’m mindful of the blood that’s circulating ‘round my core
mindful of its oxygen depleted and restored
and I have no destination…
I am standing – I am standing – I am standing – oh

i am lying – i am lying on the ground (2x)
and I’m mindful of the tension in my muscles winding down
mindful of releasing melting into sacred sound
and I have no destination…
I am lying – I am lying – I am lying – oh

I am breathing…

I can see you

see you…

I can see you (4x)

you made your debut – all shiny and new
your heart and hands open wide
you wore a big grin – and drank it all in
your happiness justified
‘til the king and queen and their final scene
scared away that shine

and I can see you – barely breathing and still
in a tidal wave
I can see you – huddled deep in the dark
of a tiny cave

alone and displaced – you painted your face
and learned how to work the crowd
you mastered the art – of playing it smart
and feelings were not allowed
since the final scene with the king and queen
that’s been your solemn vow

and I can see you – holding court with a smile
and a lonely heart
I can see you – crying under the mask
as you live the part

I think it’s time you had your say
it’s no longer yesterday
you’ll be safe now and I promise
I’ll be with you all the way

you can laugh and sweat and shake
you can cry until you ache
you can kick and scream and fight
you can keep me up all night
I will listen while you do
and remember what is true
that you’re not the one to blame
and it’s time to end the game
‘cause I can see you

breathe

as the cool of evening settles on the bay
and our work is over for the day
come and lay beside me in this quiet space
in my open arms you’ll find a place to

breathe – in my love for you – and the deepening hue
of our union I will
breathe – in your love for me – feel its energy
build divine communion

spooning on our left and swaying like the tide
let the rhythm lead us deep inside
filling every chakra starting with the heart
nurturing our sacred counterpart we

breathe – in my love for you – and the deepening hue
of our union we will
breathe – in your love for me – feel its energy
build divine communion

as our dance progresses with each passing night
feel a growing sense of peace and light
saying yes to love and conquering the fear
seeing our true nature reappear we

breathe…

grateful for the process eager to go on
let us journey onward til we are as one
til we are as one

more than enough

a wise soul from another day
laid bare the simple truth
that all we need to be content
is this
someone to love something to do
and something to hope for
with these three goals your aim
life will be bliss
but human nature’s funny
you live learn and forget
may this song help remind me
when I’m tense and upset

food for my belly – a comfy bed
a gal who loves me – ‘nuff said
it’s not much – but it’s more than enough

my trusty eight-string – a pad and pen
some inspiration – amen
it’s not much – but it’s more than enough

oh I know some folks say
you won’t be happy ‘til you have a pile of gold
but I have found – you can’t be bound
by everything that you’re told

a heart for lovin’ – a soul to feel
a voice to sing ‘bout – what’s real
it’s not much – but it’s more than enough

(solo)

oh i know some folks say…

got time to ponder – all I possess
all things considered – i’m blessed
it’s not much – but it’s more than enough
it’s not much – but it’s more than enough

just like this

your eyes that shine – your hand in mine
our lips combined – in a sweet kiss

laughing in bed – tears that we shed
things that we’ve said – in moments just like this

all of our mem’ries form a tapestry
whose colours grow richer each day
weaving the you and me into a we
I’ll cherish first last and always

the setting sun – our bodies one
second to none – are moments just like this

(solo)

all of our mem’ries form a tapestry…

the setting sun…

husband and wife – let’s live a life
brimming with moments like this
just like this – just like this

choose love

so many options
it’s a challenge to know where to start
in a world of too many points of view
which one is true
I sought the silence
and the wisdom that once filled my heart
offered peace again like a trusted friend
can often do

it said two roads – are calling out to me
one of danger – one of certainty
so I’ve decided – if it’s fear or love I choose love
only two roads – it comes down to this
one of suffering – one of gentle bliss
I’ve decided – if it’s fear or love I choose love

as sure as sunrise
we are all meant to be on this earth
each an artisan of the master plan
humanity
let’s stand together
and reclaim what’s been ours since our birth
our right to be – you and me
completely

there are two roads – calling out to me
one of danger – one of certainty
I’ve decided – if it’s fear or love I choose love
only two roads – it comes down to this
one of suffering – one of gentle bliss
I’ve decided – if it’s fear or love I choose love

and the more I decide – to make love my guide
the sweeter the ride – that life provides

there are two roads…

I’ve decided – if it’s fear or love I choose love
I choose love (3x)

here and now

all the time we have is now
all the place we have is here
all that matters is to live – with open hearts and give
cause all we have is here and now

so in this moment let’s allow
all that’s precious to be clear
cause all that matters is to love – that’s all we’re in need of
and all we have is here and now

if we dare – let go what’s behind us
there’s no telling how light we might feel
let’s reclaim – the fullness of being
and rediscover what’s been concealed

what’s ahead – is nothing but mystery
that all our worry won’t help to reveal
best to be – relaxed in the present
where all our power to make change is real

all the time we have is now…
(all is now – all is here – all is here and – now)

in this breath – is all that’s important
in this heartbeat is all that we need
let’s restore – our lives to the present
and reawaken all that’s set free

tears of joy – and peals of laughter
are both eager for us to say yes
here and now – lie magic and wonder
why would we want to settle for less

all the time we have is now… (all is now…)

so in this moment let’s allow…
(let’s allow – to be clear – all is here and – now)

all that matters is to live – with open hearts and give
cause all we have is here and now (all is here and – now)
here and now (now) (3x)

psalm 96

sing…

sing a new song – a song to the Lord
proclaim to all men of His glory
shout all the world – give praise to the Lord
creator of heaven and earth

the Father is great and worthy of praise
for He is creator of all things
glory and power surround Him
beauty fills his temple

sing a new song…

be glad earth and sky – sea roar with your life
be glad you fields and all that you hold
the trees in the woods – will shout for joy
when He comes to rule over all

sing a new song…

sing…
sing a new song – a song to the – Lord


Morning Musings Chants (videos of all chants here)

appreciation (March 17/23)

I am filled with appreciation
for you
in all you think and say and do
your tender heart shines through

all your talents combined
make you one of a kind
no one does it quite like you
I see you – I celebrate you – I love you
I see you – I celebrate you – I love you

here (March 9/23)

here – in the stillness of the night
here – in the early morning light
is all – you need – to know

here – in the sunshine on my face
here – in the warmth of your embrace
is all – you need – to know

here – in the singing of the birds
here – in the wisdom of your words
is all – you need – to know

here – in the rustling of the leaves
here – in the gentle fragrant breeze
is all – you need – to know

here – in the softness of a sigh
here – in the earth and sea and sky
is all – you need – to know

and – so – it – is
and – so – it – is

fullest expression (March 1/23)

may I be loved
may I be held and celebrated
may my gifts be seen as sacred
may I live – my fullest expression
may I live – my fullest expression

may you be loved
may you be held and celebrated
may your gifts be seen as sacred
may you live – your fullest expression
may you live – your fullest expression

may we be loved
may we be held and celebrated
may our gifts be seen as sacred
may we live – our fullest expression
may we live – our fullest expression

one big soup (February 22/23)

we come – from the four directions
we have listened – and heard a call
to offer gifts – of many colours
and share a vision – that honours all
and share a vision – that honours all
(repeat)

one big soup – one big stew
every flavour old and new
one big soup – one big stew
including me and you
including me and you
(repeat)

chop wood, carry water (February 15/23)

chop wood – carry water
bring love – into the everyday
(repeat)

anything and everything – make it all an offering

earthly life as spiritual – makes it so enjoyable

I could see peace instead of this (February 1/23)

I could see peace instead of this
I could see peace instead of this
I could see peace – instead of this
(repeat)

and so it is
(repeat)

Ease and Grace and Joy (January 25/23)

Ease and Grace and Joy
Ease and Grace and Joy
my wish for today – in all I think do and say
is Ease and Grace and Joy

Ease and Grace and Joy (2x)

we belong to each other (January 18/23)

may we remember – that we belong – to – each other (2x)
heart to heart – soul to soul
all is well – we are whole
and at peace – we are – at – peace

what's my intention (January 11/23)

what’s my intention
who shall I choose to be
what’s my intention
who shall I choose to be
show me

only this (January 4/23)

only this – only this

on-ly this
to be lost – in the bliss – of the kiss
of the One

I remember my purpose (December 28/22)

I remember my pur-pose
and the spi-rit – within – me
is my home

I remember

winter solstice blessing (December 21/22)

may you find peace – in the promise of the solstice night
that each day forward is blessed with more light
that the cycle of nature – unbroken and true
brings faith to your soul and wellbeing to you
rejoice – in the darkness – in the sil-ence find rest
and may the days – that follow be abundantly blessed

all day, every day (December 14/22)

all day – I count – my blessings
all day – every day
(repeat)

eternally expanding
I’m doing great – where I am
and so eager – about – what’s – coming

a blessing for YOU (December 7/22)

we see you – we love you – we bless you
and we appreciate you

think less, feel more (November 30/22)

When in doubt – show up early
Think less – feel more
Ask once – give thanks often
Think less – feel more
Expect the best – appreciate everything
Think less – feel more
Never give up – make it fun
Think less – feel more
And dance

Lead – invent – regroup
Think less – feel more
Wink – chill – smile
Think less – feel more
And live as if – your success – was inevitable
Think less – feel more
And so – it – shall – be
Think less – feel more
And dance

to touch someone with kindness (November 23/22)

1. to touch someone – with kind-ness
is to change – someone – forever

2. because for everyone you touch – you’ll reach everyone they’ll know
and everyone they’ll know – and everyone they’ll know

3. so for the rest of time – your kindness will be felt
in waves – that will spread

warm blanket of worthiness (November 9/22)

I allow the appreciation
that Love feels for me – neverendingly
to wrap me – in a warm – blanket of worthiness

trust in the higher laws (November 2/22)

stop trying – stop struggling
begin to be calm
to trust in the higher laws – of life
even though – you do – not see them
they are – still – there

know, ask, act (October 26/22)

I know – my – good
and that Source – is drawing me to – that good
so – I – ask
what’s mine to do to prepare – myself
for – the – good
I’m accepting – and expecting

when – I’m – clear
I – will – act
on what – I’m directed to do

watching the waves (October 19/22)

watch-ing the waves – rise and fall – within me
whis-per and roar – as they all – pass through me
let them flow – come and go

watch-ing the waves – rise and fall – within me
whis-per and roar – as they all – pass through me
I allow – here and now

the journeyer's blessing (October 12/22)

I bless – this sacred space
and all – who dwell – within it
may every soul – who visits here
be renewed – and journey on

we rise every time we fall (October 5/22)

our greatest glory – is not in never falling
but in rising every time we fall

we rise – we rise
we rise every time we fall
we rise – we rise
we rise every time we fall

help me on my way (September 21/22)

I’m tired and I’ve fallen prey
to stories from my youth
and I sure could use a hand right now
to get back to the truth

could you lend me an ear – open your heart
let me lean on your shoulder – while I fall apart
a little compassion – to get through the gray
would help me on my way

thank you for helping me – on my way
bless you for helping me – on my way

in this space (September 14/22)

I – welcome space – for the light – to shine through
I – welcome space – so that I – am renewed
all the love – the joy – the peace
in this space

I create – space – for the light – to shine through
I create – space – so that I – am renewed
all the love – the joy – the peace
in this space

I – bless – space – for the light – to shine through
I – bless – space – so that I – am renewed
all the love – the joy – the peace
in this space

the view from here (September 7/22)

the journey is far from over
much remains to be done
and let me – take a moment to catch my breath
see how far I’ve come

grateful for the souls I’ve met
the places I have been
each one has taught me well
through every loss and win

thank you – for the view from here
for the answers – to my questions
may I – in the coming year
get closer – to my fullest expression

if I should lose my way (August 31/22)

if I should lose – my way
not understand – what I’m shown
I’ll see it through – trusting this too
leads home

whatcha doin' with your life (August 24/22)

whatcha doin’ with your life – this great big life (4x)

do you see it as a gift – or a penalty
are you choosing joy – or misery
are you here and now – or in your history
are you choosing blame or accountability
it’s up to you – you get to make that call

whatcha doin’ with your life – this great big life (4x)

are you choosing trust – or uncertainty
honesty – or trickery
empathy – or apathy
love love love or animosity
it’s up to you – you get to make that call

whatcha doin’ with your life – this great big life (4x)

blessed angels (August 17/22)
blessed angels – I’m aware
blessed angels – of your care
always there – everywhere
I go

blessed angels – on this day
blessed angels – this I pray
show the way – when I stray
from home

the master key (August 10/22)
many paths up the mountain
to one bright moon

thank you for helping me
remember the master key
when I let you be you
I am free to be me

all in good time (August 3/22)
all in good time
all in good time
all is aligned
with the Divine

I’ll heed the signs
and be refined
until I shine
all in good time

lighten your load (July 27/22)
lay your burden down
lighten your load
everything’s provided
on the long road

trust that you’ll be given
all that you need
let go of tomorrow
breathe and be free

something I do (July 20/22)
there’s something I do
no one else can do
quite the way that I do
with the Light shining through
I share it today
declare it today
my prayer for today
with thanks – with love – with joy
full accountability (July 14/22)
in this moment you bless me
with an opportunity
choose the key that sets me free
full accountability
thank you – thank you
I bless you – on your way
gently look around (July 6/22)
there are times – when I’m blind
and lose my peace of mind
blind to what is true
hiding in plain view

may I stop – take a breath
and gently look around
what was lost is found
with trust and love

I'm all in (June 29/22)
I’m all in – I’m all in
I am now committed and it’s time to begin
all in – I’m all in
immerse myself completely through the thick and the thin
with – intent – I’ll trust in pro-vidence
I’m all in – I’m all in
I dare to live my dream
thank you for this body (June 22/22)
thank you for – this physical body
all it can do – all it can say
may I love and care – for this body
with ease and grace – so that I may
do the work I’ve come – to do
love – and – serve

thank you for – this mental body
all it can do – all it can say
may I love and care – for this body
with ease and grace – so that I may
do the work I’ve come – to do
love – and – serve

thank you for – this emotional body
all it can do – all it can say
may I love and care – for this body
with ease and grace – so that I may
do the work I’ve come – to do
love – and – serve

thank you for – this spiritual body
all it can do – all it can say
may I love and care – for this body
with ease and grace – so that I may
do the work I’ve come – to do
love – and – serve

get happy (June 8/22)
if everything I need to do
is about getting to a happier place
why don’t I take – a short cut
and just – go get happy
(repeat)

get happy – get happy
I’m taking a short cut and just – getting happy
(repeat)

happy happy – go get hap-py
(repeat)

just a breath away (June 1/22)
love is just a breath away
love is just a breath away
a breath away
a breath a-way

trust is just a breath away…

grace is just a breath away…

joy is just a breath away..

peace is just a breath away…

trust in love (May 25/22)
you try so hard – to never miss
with all your plans – and all your lists
you want the best – more than the rest – dream of

with gentle words – I’m here to share
a simple truth – you lost somewhere
there is no test – already blessed – just love

just love – trust in love
just love – trust in love

take a breath – let it go
and relax – into the flow
just love – trust in love

what I want wants me (May 18/22)
what I want wants me
balance seeking harmony
what I want wants me
essence of simplicity

I see it – I feel it – I know it
and Divine Order – leads the way

be here now (May 11/22)
be – here – now
leave the future in the future
and the past in the past
be – here – now
be present
to the present

be – here – now
be – here – now

ho'oponopono (May 4/22)
1. I am sorry – please forgive me
I love you – thank you

2. ho – oponopono
ho – oponopono

I give this to You (April 27/22)
I will stop pushing and give this to You
Turn on the tap and let You flow through
Gladly I’ll watch to see what You do
To bring my good to me

I give this to You
I give this to You

open (April 20/22)
may I be open
and see – the truth of you
in ev-erything I do
open
in all – I – do
love first (April 14/22)
love first – love first

you – will never know
just why – things happen
so don’t wait – until your mind
thinks it’s figured it out

(just) love first
wisdom – as needed
will flow from love
(repeat)

love first – love first

may I be still (April 6/22)
may I be still
still enough to hear
the voice within
whispering what’s next
surrender again
surrender again
I believe (March 30/22)
I believe in the sun – even when it’s not shining
I believe in love – even when there’s no one there
I believe in God – even when S/He is silent
I believe – through any trial – there’s always a way
a safe space (March 23/22)
may I – provide a safe – space
for each and every other in my heart
(repeat)

may – I – love
(repeat)

may you – provide a safe – space
for each and every other in your heart
(repeat)

may – you – love
(repeat)

may we – provide a safe – space
for each and every other in our hearts
(repeat)

may – we – love
(repeat)

understanding, light, and love (March 16/22)
peace can’t be kept by – force
only understanding – can do that

darkness can’t drive out – darkness
on-ly light – can do that

hate cannot drive out – hate
on-ly love – can do that

may we love (March 9/22)
when – we fight – and light – seems out of reach
I beseech – we love

when – we fall – and all – has gone astray
may – we pray – and love

whole (March 2/22)
wake me up – clear my sight
so I might – be whole

still my mind – heal my heart
every part – made whole

finding me – we find us
one in trust – we’re whole

may my loving set you free (February 23/22)
may I love you
so completely
that my loving
sets you free
I am here to love (February 16/22)
breath by breath
moment by moment
I am here – to love
keep still as a mountain (February 9/22)
keep still – as a moun-tain 
love is my name (February 2/22)
love is my true identity
selflessness my true self
love is my true character
love is my name

love – is- my – name

answer my heart (January 26/22)
what is my best – intention
my most no-ble as-piration
for this difficult time
(repeat)

an-swer – my -heart
(repeat)

I am the sky (January 19/22)
I – am the – sky

and everything else – is just the weather
the weather

I accept the gift at hand (January 12/22)
I accept the gift at hand
I take what I have – and I make what I want

what is – the opportunity here
what gift – might be offered me

no complaint whatsoever (January 5/22)
thank you – for everything
absolutely everything
I – have – no
complaint – whatsoever

amen

I'm content and I rejoice (December 22/21)
I’m content with what I have
I rejoice in the way things are
I now realize there is nothing lacking
the whole world belongs to me

and so it is

God is life (December 15/21)
God is close – God is here
God is all – God is life
(so) celebrate life – hallow life
turn life into a blessing
make a blessing over life
laugh at the sky (December 8/21)
what if I had everything – I say that I want
would I tilt my head back – and laugh at the sky
laugh at the sky

what if I could reach my goals – more easily
would I tilt my head back – and laugh at the sky
laugh at the sky

what if I could really love – and honour myself
would I tilt my head back – and laugh at the sky
laugh at the sky

what if I had no resistance – to all of my good
would I tilt my head back – and laugh at the sky
laugh at the sky

what if I allowed myself – to be fully free
would I tilt my head back – and laugh at the sky
laugh at the sky

with if I could see how perfect – everything is
would I tilt my head back – and laugh at the sky
laugh at the sky

I – choose – to find out

life sweet life (December 1/21)
1. I am filled – with life sweet life

2. life flows – through all of me
as pure – radiant energy

3. I – let – my light – shine – my light – shine

let go, walk on (November 24/21)
1. let go – walk – on

2. let go walk – on

3. when I let go – of what I am
I become – what I might be
when I let go – of what I have
I receive – what I need

breathe, relax, smile, be (November 17/21)
I breathe – rather than try
relax – rather than offer effort
smile – rather than struggle
be – rather than do
for my – true power lies
in releas-ing resistance
anything and everything (November 10/21)
I release anything – and everything
that no longer serves
my un-folding good

anything – and everything

let go and grow (November 3/21)
1. let go and grow

2. I replace old habits
with new understanding

3. renunciation
helps to bring completion
to the formulation
of Divine Order

I ignite my zeal (October 27/21)
I ignite my zeal by listening
to what makes my heart sing
I ignite my zeal by focusing
on what brings me joy
zeal for Go(o)d (October 20/21)
1. may my zeal – for God – be a zeal for good

2 & 3. help to raise – us up – and to make us – whole
heal and re-connect – our collective – soul

how do I feel my zeal (October 13/21)
how – do I feel – my zeal
do I love
do I judge
do I push – it – down
I gent-ly hold – all of these feelings
to see – what they – reveal
so that – I may – be healed
sizzle (October 6/21)
1. I sizzle – sizzle – with enthusiasm

2. my inner flame burns brightly – for all to see

3. I’m eager to do – what ought to be done today

taking a breath (September 29/21)
1. taking a breath
turning within

2. all is well
right here and now

3. thank you
thank you

I am safe (September 22/21)

I am loved
I am blessed
I am safe
I am free

surrender (September 15/21)

I surrender – to what is
I let go – of what was
I have faith – in what – will be

I surrender…

there is a time (September 8/21)

for everything – under heaven – there is a season
for everything – under heaven – there is a time

to be born and to die – to plant and to harvest
to kill – and to heal – to tear down – to build up

for everything…

to cry and to laugh – to grieve and to dance
to scatter stones to gather stones – to embrace – to turn away

for everything…

to search – to stop searching – to keep – and to throw away
to tear and to mend – to be silent and to speak

for everything…

to love and to hate – for war and for peace
may I trust – the Divine – and my faith – increase

for everything…

all is well (September 1/21)

all is well – all is well
my life is in order – and all is well

in my understanding – all is well
in – my thought – all is well
in – my speech – all is well
in – my ac-tion – all is well

all is well – all is well
my life is in order – and all is well

in – my livelihood – all is well
in – my ef-fort – all is well
in – my mindfulness – all is well
in – my concentration – all is well

all is well – all is well
my life is in order – and all is well

the change (August 25/21)

I am willing to listen
I am willing to care
I am willing to say I’m wrong – and to be better
my daily prayer – be more aware – and change

the change we seek is within ourselves
and the change will come
as long as I’m willing to be the change
someone or something will show me how
and I’ll allow – the change

I am willing (August 18/21)

I am willing – to decide
where there’s a will there is a way
I am willing – to decide
in all I think and do and say

I am willing – to let go
where there’s a will there is a way
I am willing – to let go
in all I think and do and say

I am willing – to be free
where there’s a will there is a way
I am willing – to be free
in all I think and do and say

I am willing – to serve and guide
where there’s a will there is a way
I am willing – to serve and guide
in all I think and do and say

I take action this day (August 11/21)

1. action this day – I take action this day

2. I set – a – task – for myself
and – I – see – it – through

3. I – choose – long-term out – comes
rather than short – term – ones

why-power (August 4/21)

1. time for why-power – I know what I want and why I want it

2. my choices are aligned – with my purpose

3. the fire in my heart – is strong enough

one (July 28/21)

1. one seeing one knowing – one love

2. one day may we meet – in the light of understanding

3. one kind word – can open doors

when you're understood (July 21/21)

when you’re understood – you’re at home
understanding nourishes belonging
when you’re understood – you feel free
to trust and shelter in the other’s soul

when – you’re understood
you’re at home
when – you’re understoond
you – feel free

an understanding heart (July 14/21)

sometimes all you want – is an empathetic ear
sometimes all you need – is to talk it out
with an understanding heart – I am here
to offer you comfort – for your fear and doubt
and the sec-rets concealed – will be – revealed
in the hid-den sil-en-ces

my understanding of truth (July 7/21)

1. my understanding of truth – deepens and directs my life

2. nothing’s to be feared – only understood

3. may I see – like a child

imagine a little more and act a little less (June 30/21)

if I imagine – a little more
and act – a little less
eventually – I could be
calm and worry-free
I’ll watch what happens
while envisioning success
and imagine – a little more
and act a little less

what if I could be
worry free
and imagine – a little more
and act a little less

what if (June 23/21)

what if – I could be healthy and whole
what if – I could thrive
what if – I could be the love that I seek
and serve the world – fully alive

what if – I could leave – my stories behind
and fill – my life – with peace
what if – it could all – go – right
what if – it could all – go – right

true imagination (June 16/21)

1. true imagination – is fire from heaven

2. whatever the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve

3. perfect health – perfect wealth – perfect love – perfect self-expression

I imagine peace (June 9/21)

I imagine peace – for all of us
and it all begins – with me

om shanti shanti shanti om
om shanti shanti shanti om

imagination (June 2/21)

1. imagination – encircles the world

2. I – am a creator – I create with every thought
anything I can imagine – is mine to be or do or have

3. I imagine good – unfolding in my life

your power (May 26/21)

you have the power to heal your life – you need to know that
we often think we’re helpless but we’re not
we always have the power – of our minds – you need to know that
so claim and consciously use – your power
your power

I choose to consciously use my power

Presence and Power (May 19/21)

there is a Presence – a Power – greater than I am
that nurtures and supports me – in ways I can’t imagine
I know this Presence – this Power – is all knowing
and always right where I am

I have the power (May 12/21)

1. I have the power to create my world
I have the power

2. this life is mine
I choose what I want to do – and I do it well

3. today – is a new day
won’t let my history – mess with my destiny

surrender and just love (May 5/21)

it’s ama-zing – when we surrender and just love
we melt into another world – the power already within

the world changes when we change
the world softens when we do
the world loves us when – we love – the world

the body is a temple (Apr. 28/21)

1. the hu-man – body – is the best picture of the human soul
some-thing – I – hold – dear
it’s – my – duty – to keep it in good health
so that my mind – stays – strong – and – clear

2. the body – is a temple
thank you – for my temple

love conquers all (Apr. 21/21)

to love you – is to see – the face of God
and your love – is the fire – that feeds my life
our whispers – drown – out every fear
love – con-quers all

do all things with love (Apr. 14/21)

1. do all things with love

2. endless acts of love – will make – you – whole
they’ll set your heart on fire – and melt – your – soul

3. love – makes – all – things – ea-sy

to love and be loved (Apr. 7/21)

1. there is only one – happiness in life
to love – and be loved – to love – and be loved

2. be-ing deep-ly loved gives you strength
lov-ing some-one deeply gives courage

3. to love – and be loved
is to feel – the sun from both sides

a wise old owl (Mar. 31/21)

1. a wise old owl lived in an oak
the more he saw the less he spoke
the less he spoke the more he heard
I want to be like that wise old bird

2. the less – he – spoke – the – more – he – heard
I want – to – be – just – like – that – wise old bird

3. hoo hoo – what a wise – old – owl
hoo hoo – what a wise – old – bird

knowledge and wisdom (Mar. 24/21)

1. knowledge is learning something every day
wisdom lets go of something every day

2. he who knows – does not speak
he who speaks – does not know

3. know-ledge speaks
wis-dom lis-tens

a loving heart (Mar. 17/21)

if you talk to a man
in a language he understands
it fills his mind
his busy mind

but if you talk to a man
in a language that’s his own
it fills his heart
his loving heart

and a loving heart
is the truest wisdom
amen – amen – amen

the simple things (Mar. 10/21)

1. the simple things
are the most extraor-dinary things
and only the wise can see them
only the wise can see them

2. may I see the miraculous
in the ev-eryday
may I see the miraculous
in the ev-eryday

trees that are slow to grow (Mar. 3/21)

1. trees that are slow to grow
bear the best fruit

2. you – will – get – there
when – you’re – meant – to
and – no – soon-er
so relax – breathe – and – be – pa-tient

the bamboo that bends (Feb. 24/21)

1. the bamboo that bends – is stronger
than the oak – that resists

2. time – to – lis-ten – ra-ther – than – talk

wait on the will of heaven (Feb. 17/21)

1. be still – and wait – on the will – of heaven

2. silence is a source – of great strength

what is done in love (Feb. 10/21)

it is good – to love – many things
for there-in lies – the true – strength
whosoever loves much – achieves much
what is done – in love is well – done

keep moving forward (Feb. 3/21)

1. if you can’t fly – then run
if you can’t run – then walk
if you can’t walk – then crawl
but whatever you do – keep mov-ing for-ward
whatever you do – got to move for-ward

2. if you want to go fast – go alone
if you want to go far – go together
if you want to go fast – go alone
if you want to go far – go together
if you want to go far – go together

I kiss the lips of my desire (Jan. 27/21)

as – I make – my work – a prayer
my believ-ing an act – my li-ving an art
the ob-ject of – my faith
is made vis-ible – to me
and I kiss – the lips
of my de-sire

a gentle prayer (Jan. 20/21)

help – me – please
I don’t know what to do – but I trust that you do
guide – me
help me surrender to my greatest good

breath-ing in – breath-ing out
I trust – that an an-swer will come

I trust myself to the water (Jan. 13/21)

1. I trust myself – to the water
I relax – and float
I trust myself – to the water
I relax – and float

2. floating – in the water
floating – in the sea
floating – in the water
I let go – I am free

together we are strong (Jan. 6/21)

let’s be brave – let’s be kind
and ask each other for help – or lend each other a hand
together – we rise up
together – we are strong

transforming prayer (Dec. 23/20)

I – gently release
all – that isn’t a part
of the mas-ter plan for my life
and it gently relea-ses me

I – gladly attract
all – that is a part
of the mas-ter plan for my life
and it gladly attracts – me

trust (Dec. 16/20)

everything’s – unfolding – perfectly
well-being – is my birthright
as I relax – and find my ease – let go and trust
amazing things will happen – like nothing I’ve ever seen

when I let go (Dec. 9/20)

when I let go
of needing to know
clarity flows
into me

limiting thought
is what I was taught
untying that knot
I am free

now is the key (Dec. 2/20)

I say yes – to acceptance
I surrender – to what is
I say yes – to the present
now is the key

the better it gets (Nov. 25/20)

praise for the stillness when I rise – praise for awakening satisfied
praise for the workout and the silent time – healthy body and quiet mind

praise for the gifts – I’ve been given – praise for the rich life I am livin’
praise for the words – of abraham – for all that I have and all I am

and the better it gets – the better it gets

praise for the twists – praise for the turns – praise for teachers and lessons learned
praise for the smooth – praise for the rough – praise for knowing I’m good enough

praise for my fingers and a voice that’s strong – praise for finding myself in song
praise for the urge – to share what’s good – praise for the gift of right livelihood

and the better it gets – the better it gets

praise for the work – praise for the play – praise for the rest at end of day
praise for us – answered prayer – praise for the rare love that we share

all I need (Nov. 18/20)

silent dawn – morning air
sacred sound – grateful prayer
loving heart – soul freed
all I need

how you made me feel (Nov. 11/20)

1. I may forget what you said
I may forget what you did
but I will never forget
how – you made – me feel

2. thank you – thank you – thank you
for how – you made – me feel

I forgive (Nov. 4/20)

I forgive – I am willing to let go
I forgive – I am free

I forgive – I am willing to let go
I forgive – I am free

and so it is – and so it is

milk every moment (Oct. 28/20)

no matter what I’m doing
no matter who I’m doing it with
I’ll look for what – I’m wanting to see
I’ll look for things that feel good
and feel good

milk every moment – for all the pleasure I can get

may the Spirit shine through me (Oct. 21/20)

may the Spirit – shine through me
gently – quietly
with ev-erlasting beauty

serenity prayer (Oct. 15/20)

Infinite Spirit please grant me
serenity – to accept what I can’t change
courage – to change the things I can
and the wisdom – to know the difference

yes I can (Oct. 7/20)

yes I can – be this
yes I can – be this
easily – gracefully
yes I can – be this

yes I can – do this
yes I can – do this
easily – gracefully
yes I can – do this

yes I can – have this
yes I can – have this
easily – gracefully
yes I can – have this

rising, falling, pausing (Sept. 30/20)

rising – falling – (pausing)

I'm free (Sept. 23/20)

I’m free
free of the doubt – free of the fear
free
‘cause all of my good is already here
free – I can feel it
free – so I can be it

it – is – law – and so it is (2x)

I rejoice – in my choice (4x)

I’m free

I'm holding space for you (Sept. 16/20)

I’m holding space for you
I’m fully here for you
I will not judge – I won’t expect
as I’m holding space for you

with my gaze
with my stillness
with my touch
with my love

I’m holding space for you…

all your thoughts
all your feelings
can arise
and depart

thank you (Sept. 9/20)

thank you for the freedom to be…
with ease and grace and joy

breathe in, breathe out (Sept. 2/20)

breathe in – breathe out
let everything else – float on by
breathe in – breathe out
and be still

here and there (Aug. 26/20)

here underneath the words
here underneath illusion
there is a heart that loves
like mine

I give myself permission (Aug. 19/20)

I give myself permission
to play – today
I give myself permission
today

wide open (Aug. 12/20)

lovingly
I choose to see
I choose to be
wide open

longing for light

longing for light – searching in darkness
yearning to see I’m home

hoping for light – reaching in darkness
yearning to feel I’m home

praying for light – breathing in darkness
yearning to know I’m home

I’m home…

Chants On SoundCloud (mp3s of all chants here)

ho'oponopono

1. I am sorry – please forgive me
I love you – thank you

2. ho – oponopono
ho – oponopono

I surrender

1. I surrender to the peace – I surrender to the stillness
I surrender to the peace and rest in God

2. I surrender
I surrender

3. I am surrendering – to the One
I am surrendering – to the One

I walk

I walk – and make a way through the forest
I walk – and go alone
I trust – that I am guided on this soul quest
I trust – the path unknown

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may I be filled – may you be filled
may we be filled with love
(repeat)

may I be kind – may you be kind
may we be kind to all
(repeat)

may I be safe – may you be safe
may we be safe from harm
(repeat)

may I be well – may you be well
may we be well and whole
(repeat)

may I be filled – may you be filled
may we be filled with peace
(repeat)

may happiness – may happiness
may happiness be ours
(repeat)

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