As I continue in a holding pattern for the upcoming surgery date, most of my daily routine remains the same. Yes, December 19 is going to be a very different day, but now is not then. So remaining present, joyful, loving and compassionate is my priority.
I use music a lot to offer me inspiration, peacefulness, urges to dance, and other good stuff. I listen to all types of music. My favorite is Hawaiian with its infused aloha, raw jazz without the electronics, Gregorian Chants for their holiness, Meditation & New Age during a massage & often to start my day, Symphonic Classical on Sunday mornings, Sanskrit Chanting, especially Deva Premal anytime, gotta have Rock & Roll, Mindful Music that we have on this website, and a slew of shining stars like the angelic voice of Jackie Evancho, Jason Mraz’s uplifting lyrics, and others.
There is one song I listen to regularly & quite often. Sometimes I watch the video too. It’s called Trip the Light by Alicia Lemke & Matt Harding. I find the lyrics to be ever so mindful and the music to make me happy to be alive. Allow me to share the lyrics –
If all the days that come to pass
Are behind these walls
I’ll be left at the end of things
In a world kept small
Travel far from what I know
I’ll be swept away
I need to know I can be lost
and not afraid
We’re gonna trip the light
We’re gonna break the night
And we’ll see with new eyes
When we trip the light
Remember we’re lost together
Remember we’re the same
We hold the burning rhythm in our hearts
We hold the flame
We’re gonna trip the light
We’re gonna break the night
And we’ll see with new eyes
When we trip the light
I’ll find my way home
On the Western wind
To a place that was once my world
Back from where I’ve been
And in the morning light I’ll remember
As the sun will rise
We are all the glowing embers
Of a distant fire
We’re gonna trip the light
We’re gonna break the night
And we’ll see with new eyes
When we trip the light.
Matt Harding does dancing with people all over the world. Watching the video I am moved by just how much we are the same everywhere in the world. And literally I start moving my body as I listen or watch this song. And it’s here on the Mindful Hawaii website under News & Media/Music or go to https://youtu.be/Pwe-pA6TaZk.
I didn’t realize just how wonderful music is for the brain, especially for those who play instruments. Check out this interesting Ted lesson – http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-playing-an-instrument-benefits-your-brain-anita-collins
I’m always looking for inspiration. If you know any mindful songs or artists, email me & I’ll add them to the MH website.
Sing, sing, sing!