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Live H20. Lets Transcend.

How many of you out there understand how important water really is? I know some of you do. My dad (Hi dad...see you soon...) has always talked about the ocean and its massive connection to life itself. He knows.

My own family has been living in an extensive drought here in Texas and it has been extremely painful for us and our livestock and the wildlife around us. They know very well.

We need water. We ARE water. You have heard it before, we are 80% water. And what a coincidence (but not really...) so too, the earth is made up of 80% water.

Without water there IS no life.

Professor Emoto has proven that your thoughts, your intentions your prayers are recorded and reflected back to you in water! We are far more powerful than we have been led to believe.

Be a part of a historical experiment to shift global consciousness.

Visit Live H20 to learn more.

This can absolutely change reality as we know it. And it happens this weekend!

Frequency and Sound

Our thoughts resonate frequencies that create actual sound outside of human hearing.

Sound IS creation itself. What you think and feel creates a measurable frequency and therefore, creates your reality.

Here is an excellent 4 minute video that shows complex geometric patterns being made out of random particles generated by sound.

Where were you in 1967?

I was six and in first grade. I lived in Kansas with my mom and my little brother. My dad was some place far away called "Viet Nam".

One April day my mom answered the telephone. It was the local newspaper. They asked her how she felt about her husband's jet being shot down out of the sky. I think I was standing behind her in the hallway. I think I felt the air being sucked out of the house.

I was only six but I had a fair notion about what war was and what it meant. I watched some tv news, I looked to see if I saw my dad's face in the news footage while Walter Chronkite talked. I knew some kid's dads came home before they were supposed to. Some of them came in boxes, some came all bandaged up. I didn't know for a little while if my dad got the box or the bandage.

I still remember how that felt to my stomach. The good news was dad was alive. They were talking about cutting off his leg, but he was alive and he was coming home with bandages and not in a box. Here is one of the photographs that landed in the local paper.

I saw other things on the news too. I knew there were people called "hippies" who did things like march for peace. Peace sounded like a good idea to me, if the people who were shooting at my dad would consider the idea a good one too. There was also rock and roll on the radio and this song by a group named "Hair". Remember?

When the Moon is in the seventh house

and Jupiter aligns with Mars.

Then peace will guide the planets

and love will steer the stars

At dawn on 14^th February the day dedicated to St Valentine, the patron saint of Love, the Moon in Libra enters the seventh house of relationships. And Jupiter and Mars are aligned in Aquarius in the twelfth house of spiritual transformation.

We actually then, now begin this age of Aquarius. Read more here.

The suggestion is that at 7:25am GMT, or at 7:25am your own local time, you might want to join with others to give a few minutes of your time and attention, and therefore your vibration, however you feel appropriate, to the dawning of Aquarius.

Seems like a lovely Valentine's morning thing to do.

P.S. Don't forget to tell your friends, especially your Radical Muslim friends, or maybe any Mexican Drug Cartel members you happen to pal around with, you know, lets get those kind of people involved.

What Song Would you Choose?

In Repose writer and friend Jamie Sue Austin sent me a link today. Australians making odd choices for funeral songs
Jamie mentions that she might choose the Cure's "Just Like Heaven". Hmm.

I posed the question to those who happened to be nearby.  Lauren (18) does not hesitate and announces her song to be "I Will follow You into the Dark" by Death Cab for Cutie. Baba, (81) also does not hesitate, she wants Connie Francis to sing "Who's Sorry Now?" (If that doesn't describe my mother, I am not sure what could).

I'd like to think about what kind of music would fit my final farewell, for a little longer than just a few moments, but I admit the first thing that came to mind was Mozart's Requiem.

Choosing a Funeral Singer

An Article for In Repose By Katrina S. McKay

The sound of the human voice can be soothing and healing, and many find vocal performance at a funeral a fitting tribute to a departed loved one.  Choosing a singer for a funeral service you are organizing, then, can be an important part of your funeral planning process.  However, deciding on a singer does not have to be a stressful decision, if you can manage to keep a clear head and make logical decisions. This may not be an easy task as you must cope simultaneously with your grief, but well worth it if you can manage to push through.

In some cities and towns, simply finding a singer who has experience performing at funerals can be a challenge.  Many wedding singers and vocal teachers also perform at funerals, but beware of hiring someone without experience specifically with funeral singing. This type of performance requires a particular sensitivity that is not required at happier occasions.  Also beware of inexperienced singers as they may get emotionally involved in the service itself and be unable to perform.  Crying and other physical manifestations of sadness and fear will greatly impact a singer’s ability to sing on pitch and with clarity.  When in doubt of the abilities of the singers available to you, you are better off with no singer at all than with someone who you fear may not be up to the task.

Many funeral professionals and funeral homes have a roster of singers available for you to choose from.  This will take a lot of the guesswork out of matters for you.  However, be sure that your funeral professional is familiar with the recommended singer’s work.  Ask how many times the singer has been employed by the funeral home, what his or her professional background is, how old he or she is, and ask for any supplemental information this singer has on file.  Many singers now have websites which include samples of his/her singing, photos, and quotes from past clients.  If you are ever in doubt of someone’s experience or suitability, ask for the names and phone numbers of references. 

If you are able to find a singer whose reputation and credentials you are satisfied with, the plus side of working with a professional singer is that they will be familiar with how funeral services normally work, and they will have a selection of music for you to choose from.  If though, your musical selection is not in their usual repertoire, you should expect to pay an additional fee, and note that many singers will not sing in languages other than English, French and Italian.  If you have a piece in mind in another language, be sure to consult your chosen singer to find out if he or she is familiar with that language, or is able to learn well from a recording and the printed words. 

The most difficult person to deal with in regards to music at the service is often the resident singer the family, who will often come forward and volunteer to sing.  In theory this can be a lovely tribute, however in reality having a family member sing can cause a great deal of stress for everyone involved.  Stage fright, diva-like behavior, lack of preparation and unfamiliarity with the type of performance required are all issues that no funeral organizer wants to deal with on the day of the service.  If you are not entirely convinced that the singer in the family will be able to conquer their emotions and give an excellent performance, you need to gently, but firmly, tell them “thank you, but no thank you”.  Explain to them that the service is a time of mourning for everyone, and that you would like them to participate as a family member, and not as part of the service itself.  Tell them that their responsibilities in comforting the other members will be just as important on the day as singing in the service.  If tempers flare, another alternative is to organize a separate memorial service to take place a month or a year hence and invite the family to share photos, stories, poems and songs, and invite your volunteer singer to pay his or her tribute at that time.

Choosing a funeral singer seems like it would be an easy decision, but providing the music at such an important service requires more than just a pretty voice.  Don’t be afraid to ask questions and find out as much as you can about all available singers; including any family members that volunteer their voices.  Focus on what you want, and be realistic about what can be accomplished in the time you have to plan the service.  Communicate your needs clearly to both your funeral director and your singer, and all other staff and family members involved with the planning process.  Try to stay calm through your grief and keep a clear head.  Remember that in any of the choices you are making, they are significant only in that you are trying to provide comfort to those that loved the person that has passed away, as well as to honor this departed person’s memory.  Keep this goal in mind, and look for simple ways of achieving this.