by
Linda on
November 1, 2009
“Do you wish to know if a kingdom is well governed, if the morals of its inhabitants are good or bad? Look to the music that is current there.” ~ Confucius
Two dear friends, Bhagavati and Ramesha, just launched their new website, Music and Consciousness. In addition to being classically trained professional musicians, they are both gifted teachers and deeply into the transforming power of music.
Bhagavati and Ramesha say this about their music and work:
“More than just a recreational activity, listening to music can be a transformative and healing experience that can help you change the way you relate to everyday life and challenges. Our purpose is to help people to better understand the effect music has on our physical, mental and spiritual well-being, and the importance of making musical choices that support our health and happiness.”
Check out their site: www.musicandconsciousness.com.
by Paramhansa Yogananda, Whispers From Eternity, 1929
Paramhansa Yogananda said that this beautiful poem was given to him by St. Francis of Assisi in a vision.
From the depths of slumber,
As I ascend the spiral stairways of wakefulness,
I will whisper:
God! God! God!
Thou art the food, and when I break my fast
Of nightly separation from Thee,
I will taste Thee, and mentally say,
God! God! God!
No matter where I go, the spotlight of my mind
Will ever keep turning on Thee;
And in the battle din of activity, my silent war-cry will be:
God! God! God!
When boisterous storms of trials shriek,
And when worries howl at me,
I will drown their noises by loudly chanting
God! God! God!
When my mind weaves dreams
With threads of memories,
On that magic cloth will I emboss:
God! God! God!
Every night, in time of deepest sleep,
My peace dreams and calls, Joy! Joy! Joy!
And my joy comes singing evermore:
God! God! God!
In waking, eating, working, dreaming, sleeping,
Serving, meditating, chanting, divinely loving,
My soul will constantly hum, unheard by any:
God! God! God!
