Happy Holidays from the Fellowship of the Cosmic Mind

Joan said:
For some reason, I have always disliked, the words and music from Amazing Grace. I dislike the words "A wretch like me". I do not feel I am a wretch. A circumstance of history in our world, yes, but not a wretch, Maybe I have interpreted the phrase wrongly.

I see myself caught up in a drama. And I question if this is really a hymn of spiritual uplifting. Yes, I personally Ibelieve. There is spiritual grace, but it is nothing that can be attained simply by hearing a song, though it has resonated with many people. True spiritual grace comes from within, and this can only be discovered, within ones own being.

And that discovery, is a manifestation of the soul, of who we are, what we are, and what we will become. Just my, aversion, I see this as nothing more than an attempt, to make the material world manifest as a spiritual ideology.

Just my thought. I guess, I may have opened a can of worms,
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Hi @Joan , I know what you mean. I've always just disliked the song when it's performed too theatrically and with soft focus in the videos. I prefer the very simple versions that also say what the lyrics want to say. The author was the captain of a slave ship that was saved (in his eyes) because of God's grace. Perhaps it showed him his own misery and he woke up and tried to express this through his song.

I actually chose this song because I reread the session of 04 July 2020
Laura said:
L) Well, this went to the point that we could actually hear it.

(Andromeda) And I could feel it. Is this the same thing that was causing the sensation I was having of vibration like we were singing inside a bell?

A: Yes

Q: (Andromeda) I could physically feel it. It was like a vibration almost. You could feel an echo.

(Chu) And you didn't record any?

(L) No, we did it live every time.

(Joe) Maybe you should ask if you can get that kind of help for karaoke? [laughter]

(Artemis) I'm sure they've helped with karaoke sometimes. Have you helped with karaoke sometimes?

A: If you would go about karaoke in the proper manner, you would indeed have connections forming and "celestial" voices would join in!!

Q: (Joe) What is the proper manner?

A: Right music, warm up, leave aside ego and sing for unification and simple beauty and emotion.

Q: (Andromeda) Would we even need the karaoke machine? Well, I suppose it's helpful. We could just sing hymns together...

(L) So we need to more carefully select songs and begin with warm-up songs.

(Chu) And songs that EVERYBODY can sing.

(L) Yeah, songs that people can all sing together.

(Artemis) Would you like to suggest to us songs that we can sing?

A: You all can sort that out.

Q: (Ark) There are too many songs.

A: Simple melodies.

Q: (Joe) I think we should stop calling it karaoke and start calling it choir practice. Or singing practice.

A: Yes

Q: (Joe) Karaoke carries with it the wrong connotation. Standing in a bar, cranking out a crappy 80's hit or something... It should be more like a choir practice. Singing practice.

(Andromeda) Everybody in together, the songs should have simple melodies, and they should be about simple beauty and emotion.

(Chu) “Country Roads”. Everybody sings that one.

(Andromeda) “Amazing Grace”.

(Joe) Any song where everyone can sing in harmony.

(L) Alright.

(Andromeda) We can pick some.

(Ark) And after all this time, we should have a standard set of songs. And then we can add, but there should be... I mean, we should not make experiments with songs that are unlikely to be appropriate.

(Joe) Well, we already know some songs that fit.

(L) Songs that people like, that they can all sing... And I think that we know of enough of them so that you don't have to repeat the same songs every time we do it.

(Joe) We did one of those that they do in the Crystal Meetings... We did it pretty well last time. Which one was it? “Will the Circle be Unbroken”.

(Andromeda) Yeah. And “Wayfaring Stranger”.

(L) Yeah, that one's good.

(Joe) And everyone can just be aware when they're singing to try to help others and try to make a unified sound.

(L) So, we need to have another karaoke session soon and put this into practice. And at least a day in advance, we need to select the right songs and not try to go for exotic or non-melodic hardcore rock-n-roll or whatever...
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the night before last. Then I spontaneously had the idea to sing a song for you. Since I didn't know the other songs that were suggested and only had time yesterday morning, I chose Amazing Grace. But since I can only sing things from the heart that I really mean, I left out verses and changed a few words - so I could feel it. It touched me that I have had some times in my life where I have NOT seen and where I would have been truly LOST if I had not taken a different path and for that I am grateful.

I also don't believe that spiritual grace can be achieved ONLY by listening to a song. I think we all know that here. But maybe it can be felt through the vibrations or the emotions.

Anyway, I'm very glad you only criticised the song choice and opening cans of worms is authentic after all.... :flowers:

Here is the (slightly) changed text:
Amazing grace, How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come,
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home.

Right Knowledge can be good to me
This words my hope secures;
It will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.

Amazing grace, How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

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Redrock12 said:
Mililea, the song and the images were incredibly angelic. You have an artist's soul and a heart of love. A world so full of suffering and pain needs your presence.
May the DCM bless you and keep you.:hug2:
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Oh thank you so much for these great words. :-[ I feel really honoured. That is also my intention when I give such gifts. To pause for a moment and relieve suffering and pain. It is not always possible for everyone, but it is worth a try, I have found. Because in some hearts it arrives and perhaps grows from a small grain to a small light with the possibility to grow even further.

Be also blessed, I believe we are on the right path. :hug2:
 
Merry Caesarmas friends:thup:

This year has sure been one hell of a ride with so many twists and turns. Reality is truly stranger than fiction. I'd like to say that things won't get even more bizarre this year, but I would guess that I am probably wrong about that! Either way, it will be thrilling to watch things play out in real-time 🤩
 
Mililea said:
Hello dear friends, I wish you all nice & relaxing holidays.... I have a little gift for you.... Espacially for the Chateau Crew (I realised again, I need a better microphone ) But as always it comes from the heart ... have a good time! (It would be so nice to sing something together. Maybe a project where individual voice tracks are collected or at the same time in a zoom or something...)
I try to load up a video for you since about 2 hours :huh: it is not possible.... so you will only get the music :cry::halo:
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Thank you so much! That was beautiful and the first thing I listened to on this cool, crisp Christmas morning. :flowers:

Again, thanks to everyone for the Caesarmas Card from the FOTCM and may each one have a warm and wonderful holiday! 🎄
 
Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year! 2021 is likely to be a roller coaster, but with the knowledge, networking and kindness shared on this forum, I think we are well prepared! 🌠
 
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