Based on Matthew 5:3-10 “The Beatitudes” (NKJV). See also companion talk.
My Be-attitude – Lyrics
Instrument: Lady – tenor Flea ukulele
1. Bless’d are the poor in spirit
Without the ego’s pride.
Bless’d are the meek and those who mourn-
Their kingdom is inside,
For they keep the attitude of Christ.
And as for me
Refrain:
2. Bless’d are the ones who thirst for God,
For they shall be made full.
Bless’d are the pure and merciful
Who live His Golden Rule
And who sow the seeds of what is good.
And as for me
Refrain:
And may I be a peacemaker
And love all those who say
That the Truth is but a fiction
And try to quench my faith,
‘Cause I know that Heaven is my place!
Refrain:
Through God I am the heart and mind
Of never-ending Love!
Refrain:
My attitude shall be a blessing
By the Power of God!
I’ll shape it as a loaf of bread
And let it rise above
To demonstrate the heart and mind
Of never-ending Love!
1. God is great, and in King David’s day they gave him praise
With the sound of instruments, and we can do the same!
‘Cause we’re another instrument He’s made!
Refrain:
We are God’s sanctuary;
We’re His firmament!
We live by His mighty acts!
He’s our very breath,
So praise the Lord!
2. Hear the mighty trumpet blast and clashing cymbals strong!
Praise our God within and let it carry far and long!
‘Cause all our life and living is His song!
Refrain:
3. Hear the lute and harp that give the one Creator praise.
Even as we rest , we know the Truth of ancient days.
‘Cause God creates and lives in us always!
Refrain:
4. Now the strings and flutes arrive to share their joy and peace.
Let us sing and dance in gratitude just like a feast!
‘Cause God’s the only one that does not cease!
Refrain: (3x)
As I have for all but 2 times I’ve lead a Sunday service, I shared a new song with Do not Worry: Why and How? I hesitate to say I write these songs, though the ideas, words, music and form come through me. I know it is really God who writes them, and I’m thankful for that!
This song is very special to me. As a child I was intrigued by the New Testament verses about lilies being more glorious than Solomon in all his splendor, and the birds being fed. I imagined it as auto-feed – the birds need food, and they just magically receive it from God? Wow! And the lilies just stand there and grow to be so beautiful!
Now, I’m still intrigued, and I’ve been blessed to experience the peace of that state of oneness. We’re not separate beings that need to feed ourselves and clothe ourselves, because we’re all alone and no one will do it for us. When I thought about this before, the phrase, “God helps those who help themselves” came to mind. So that blows the whole “Your Father takes care of you” thing out of the water, doesn’t it?
Actually, no! “God helps those who help themselves” means God helps those who are one with His Presence. God helps those who help their own state of consciousness. And when we are one in mind with God-Mind, we know that truly, we don’t need help. And we know that no one outside us, will take care of us, no matter what appearances seem to say. Instead, we have a deeper knowing that our Father – the God-Power within each of us – is the Source of all care.
This song is special because it was a tool for me to experience these truths. And the experience of writing it was amazing!
I was camping, spending time in beautiful weather, in an area with lots of birds and trees. I took my ukulele and sat quietly, letting things flow around me and thoughts flow through my mind. Whenever I played a loud chord, the birds stopped singing. When it was quiet, they sang again. And when I played the notes in the song, they kept singing. This was truly a blessing and a gift, and again I feel thankful to the Infinite God-within, that helps us experience such beauty.
So, as you take in this song, take in the birds, their peace, their song and the beauty of how God cares for them. Christ said, “Are you not of more value than they?”
Companion song to The Heart of the Matter. I’m thankful for expressions of Truth, in all their forms that come through me!
Heart-image Lyrics
Instrument: Lady – tenor Flea ukulele
S: = spoken
Refrain:
You have a heart, don’t you?
Just look inside, won’t you?
And let yourself see the truth.
Is there a dark shadow,
Or a cave, a grotto?
If you want to, you can choose something new!
S: And why would I want to do that?
1. Because the image that you hold
Is what will unfold in your life.
And any error in heart –
It pulls you apart,
Leaving strife when life could be nice!
Refrain:
S: But what could I choose?
2. The greatest image of you –
The Spirit of Truth, is divine.
But mental thinking alone
Can’t bring you back home –
That’s inside, don’t hide, ’cause it’s yours and theirs and mine!
‘Cause
Refrain:
S: And how do I choose it?
3. This metaphysical stuff –
It isn’t a bluff or a dare.
While living this life you know,
You can make it your own
And be aware, you care, living “God is everywhere”:
That means in you!
‘Cause
Refrain:
I wrote this instrumental on the ukulele, in November, 2010. In December it naturally became a harp piece, as you find it here. It’s called Star, after my favorite shape, something to shine, look up to, and be comforted by.
As always there’s a song that goes with my affirmative meditation! I’ll let it sing for itself. 🙂
Give Naturally – Lyrics
Instrument: Lady – tenor Flea ukulele
Chorus:
Give
Naturally, as the sun shines all its rays!
Give
Feeling free, ‘Cause it’s all God’s anyway!
Give
Lovingly, out of joy and peace that’s pure!
Give
Let it be, without keeping score!
1. Because God has given you life
Because each person has the same right
To feel the happiness of all that’s good!
So let your love do all the guiding
Putting any lack aside and
Knowing all creations live to
Chorus:
2. So being mindful of your thinking
Feeling at ease without a flinching
And with an open heart just like a child!
You know that all that you are sharing-
It is a part of God’s own caring
For in receiving life, we live to
Chorus: (Twice)
I wrote this song on 1/1/2011. Since then it’s been my joy to consciously accept and manifest (make visible to myself and others) the blessings in each year, each season, and each day.
Remember: Even when you seem to be having “a bad day,” you can still choose how to feel, what to think, and what to see/perceive and say in this very moment. So this isn’t just a daily affirmation or prayer, but a moment-by-moment awareness.
Daily Blessing – Lyrics
Instrument: Lady – tenor Flea ukulele
(A)
I accept the blessings of this brand new day,
Open to its possibilities!
I see the world in a brand new way,
Unlimited and free!
Repeat (A).
(B)
Every moment, every day,
I intend the very best.
What to think and do and say,
All stem from love and rest.
(A)
(B)
(A)
I see the world in a brand new way,
Unlimited and free!
I am unlimited and free!
Refrain:
Come! Join our festivals of light and song
Shining through the darkest night and singing all day long!
Join our celebrations of great love
Singing all in unity,
With candles lit for you and me,
We stir up joy and faith and peace
For all that is below, touches above!
1. Celebrate the Yuletide,
The returning of the light
Once more days grow longer
The sun’s becoming bright again
Oh
Refrain:
2. Celebrate Hanukah,
The miracle of faith
We don’t think we have much
But blessings make it stay and grow
Oh
Refrain:
3. Celebrate Kwanzaa
The unity of all
One people and one nation
May we spread peace to great and small
Oh
Refrain:
4. Celebrate Christmas
The birth of Christ in you
The symbol of a baby
As love and life in all you choose
Oh
Refrain: (twice)
I wrote this “poem” last week and thought, “Good. Now this is done, I’m ahead,” and moved on to the next thing. But it wasn’t done. 🙂 When I was choosing an accompaniment, it begged to be a song. SO song it is, and I like it better than the written words alone. Imagine that!
Wings of Autumn – Lyrics
Also published in Seasons of the Moon Volume 13 Issue 1 Samhain 2015
Recording updated 2015
Instrument: Brio – Red Cedar Concert Ukulele
1. On wings of Autumn I take flight
Falling into my best life
Knowing that my path is right
On wings of Autumn I take flight!
2. On wings of prayer I soar in faith
Realizing my strength and grace
Right here is my perfect place
On wings of prayer I soar in faith!
3. On wings of love I float with glee
Feeling good, supported and free
So life brings what is best for me
On wings of love I float with glee!
Repeat 1.
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Singing this song on Sunday was lots of fun! I put the refrain in the bulletin, and the congregation sang along. We ran through it once and by the next time, they were pros! It’s a great feeling to hear a group singing my songs… After all, songs are meant to be shared and enjoyed!
Unfortunately, I didn’t get a good recording of us, so here’s the solo version.
Pumpkinhood Principles – Lyrics
Instrument: Lady – tenor Flea ukulele
1. Even in the seed you find the pumpkin
All that grows is good and all good grows
Even in the seed you find the pumpkin
God is everywhere, giving pumpkins care
Showing that where God is more good flows.
Refrain:
Be the pumpkin, shareing with your patch
Be the pumpkin, what you put out you’re gonna get back
Be the pumpkin, God within a seed
Be the pumpkin, love is all you need
2. Pumpkins are complete in their perfection
The holy spirit lives in big and small
Pumpkins are complete in their perfection
In God’s image great, every one is made
Goodness is the stuff that makes them all
Refrain:
3. Pumpkins work together with their nature
They shape the life they want and call it fine
Pumpkins work together with their nature
When somethin they don’t like comes up in their lives
They let it rot and choose a new design
Refrain:
4. Pumpkins live and flow within the present
Like a prayer they see that good is now
Pumpkins live and flow within the present
Maybe meditate on all they create
Feeling God inside them shows them how
Refrain:
5. Pumpkins live the principles of spirit
Knowing them is not enough you see
Pumpkins live the principles of spirit
And when they’re on display, in a tiny way
Pumpkins share the gifts of Unity
Refrain: (Twice)
Mystical Strings 
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