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Set Me Free
03:32
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I say, “Spirit, please use me.” I say, “Spirit, anyway you see.”
I say, “Spirit, show me where to be.” I say, “Spirit, set me free.”
I’m walking down the sidewalk. I pop into a grocery store.
I talk with the cashier I meet, and when I leave I hold the door
for a woman and her baby. I give a friendly pat.
He smiles and giggles at me and I say, “Thanks for that!”
What can I do for love today? What can I do for you?
Where would you have me walk to listen, smile or talk…
do whatever to convey the pure, precious ways of love?
I’m driving down the highway, see a deer grazing on the grass.
I thank it for the service it gives, and bless it as I pass.
Then, I hear an ambulance. I check in with the guiding light above, and in an instant I hear, “Just send love!”
What can I do for love today? Oh tell me, what can I do for you?
Where would you have me walk to listen, smile or talk…
do whatever to convey the pure, precious ways of love?
And I say, “Spirit, please use me.” I say, “Spirit, anyway you see.”
I say, “Spirit, show me where to be.” I say, “Spirit, set me free.”
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Love's Embrace
04:01
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With my head in my hands, I feel your arms around me.
When I don’t understand, I feel your arms around me.
When I’m broken inside and drowning in grief, I feel your arms around me.
When I shake to the core, I feel your arms around me.
When I can’t take no more, I feel your arms around me.
When fear creeps inside and a hostage I see, I feel your arms around me.
You lift me up, up, out of the darkness, and help me see all I can be.
You lift me up, up, to see other choices. In the midst of this change, you’re with me.
When my love doesn’t show, I feel your arms around me.
When I slight another Soul, I feel your arms around me.
When I can’t see myself in the eyes of all things, I feel your arms around me.
When I’m hard on myself, I feel your arms around me.
When I’m slow to ask for help, I feel your arms around me.
When words hurt my heart, 'cause I choose to believe, I feel your arms around me.
You show me how to love myself, and you show me how to be there
for all life, day and night, when Spirit calls 'cause the healing winds of change are always in the air.
When I can’t walk away, I feel your arms around me.
When I don’t know what to say, I feel your arms around me.
When the answers don’t come and I beg for relief, I feel your arms around me.
You lift me up, up, out of the darkness, and help me see all I can be.
You lift me up, up, to see other choices.
In the midst of this change.... with every growing pain…
in the gift of this change, you’re with me.
Oooo… I feel your love surround me.
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Shine
02:22
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CH: My love is yours and yours is mine.
Together we shine, shine, shine, shine, shine.
When the heart is pure, intentions kind,
we shine, shine, shine, shine, shine.
Since I met you, the world is humming.
The wind in the leaves is calling my name.
I wanna dance in the middle of the street with you, my love,
and celebrate our lives together every day.
CH
The path ahead, is ours to master, heart to heart, and Soul to Soul.
I wanna walk for the rest of my life with you, my love,
and to share this sacred journey going home.
CH
End tag: Doo-op, doo-op, doo-op – I do.
Doo-op, doo-op, doo-op – love you.
Now and forever we will always...
Now and forever we will always...
Now and forever we will always shine.
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Cherokee Wisdom
05:35
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We tried to get along,signed the treaties,
shared our language, our home, our practices, our food.
But the greatest trust of all had been broken,
then the empty white world promises had to do.
We walked on frozen ground winter season.
We know it's not the time ofy ear to move.
The young and old, the sick, the lame, the healthy,
we carried in our hearts everything we knew.
CH: We trusted our feet on the ground, our Earth Mother.
We looked to Father Sky for some sweet sound.
Sister Tree standing tall and Mountain Brother,
they couldn't lift the clouds; our Souls crying out-loud.
We watched each other fall and stumble.
We held each other tight in the cold.
We laid to rest and honored those who perished.
And we wept for all the land and the life we had known.
Oh...oh...oh...
Bridge: Peace pipe, drumming, dance of life.
We still carry Cherokee pride.
Our spirits they live on all around you.
We are the glints of light on fallen snow.
We're in the coyote's howl, the red-tailed hawk that circles.
We will remember our tears and from them we will grow.
CH: We trusted our feet on the ground, our Earth Mother.
We looked to Father Sky for some sweet sound.
Sister Tree standing tall and Mountain Brother,
Great Spirit lifted the clouds. We're here again somehow.
Oh... oh... oh...
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Becoming You
02:51
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Becoming you, everyday since your birth.
Becoming you with every thought, every word.
Becoming you for all the world to see.
Becoming you with every pain and the hurt.
Becoming you all the joy, all the mirth.
Becoming you is becoming to me.
And though life bruises and batters,
you always do what matters.
You open up your heart and soul to me.
Becoming you with every road you traverse.
Becoming you with every choice in your universe.
Becoming you is becoming to me.
(instrumental)
Becoming you everyday since your birth.
Becoming you with every thought, every word.
Becoming you for all the world to see.
Becoming you with every pain and the hurt.
Becoming you with all the joy, all the mirth.
Becoming you is becoming to me.
And when illusions are shattered,
you always do what matters.
You open your heart and soul to me.
Becoming you with every road you traverse.
Becoming you with every choice in your universe.
Becoming you is becoming a heart strong and loving.
Becoming you is becoming to me.
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6. |
Wake Up
03:15
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CH: I wanna wake up. I wanna wake up in time to find the answers.
I wanna wake up. I wanna wake up to my heart, Soul and mind.
I wanna make the most of every moment and anything I do.
And as I wake up to myself, I wake up to you
Life, it teaches me better. It shows me where I am inside.
And life is fair no matter how it appears. And when I just don’t understand….
CH: I wanna wake up. I wanna wake up in time to find the answers.
I wanna wake up. I wanna wake up to my heart, Soul and mind.
I wanna make the most of every moment and anything I do.
And as I wake up to myself, I wake up to you
Love is always the answer no matter how things seem outside.
The best place to start is my open heart, and when I’m in over my head….
CH: I wanna wake up. I wanna wake up in time to find the answers.
I wanna wake up. I wanna wake up to my heart, Soul and mind.
I wanna make the most of every moment and anything I do.
And as I wake up to myself, I wake up to you
To awaken my heart in the now….
I sing…. HU…...
I sing…. HU…….
Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
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7. |
Forgiveness
03:29
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CH: Forgiveness. Forgiveness. A little forgiveness is all we need.
Forgiveness. Forgiveness. I forgive you, and I forgive me.
Well, we do what’s right by our inner light. We choose power or we choose love. We make the ego strong, or sing a soulful song, of the purest, sound above.
(Instrumental)
Bridge: Now please don’t ask me to follow a truth not my own.
The colors of the rainbow shine through many precious stones.
What we build together is more than we can alone,
and the secret to building is love…. and
CH: Forgiveness. Forgiveness. A little forgiveness is all we need.
Forgiveness. Forgiveness. I forgive you, and I forgive me.
Now everyday, in my own quiet way, I ask the question, “What would love do?” And with a humble heart, I do my part to remain neutral, kind and true.
Bridge: Now please don’t ask me to follow a truth not my own.
The colors of the rainbow shine through everyone.
What we create together is more than us alone,
and the secret to growing is love…. and
CH: Forgiveness. Forgiveness. Forgiveness is all we need.
Forgiveness. Forgiveness. I forgive you, and I forgive me,
because I love you and I love me.
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Creative Genius
02:30
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1, 2, 3, 4! Creative genius, you are! Here we go now!
You are the painter of your self-portrait now.
You are the author of your life’s book.
You’re the conductor of Soul’s sweet symphony.
Let’s dig a little deeper and get a better look.
CH: With your head held high, and eye to the sky…
and a heart that’s beating open like a drum.
Plant the seed of every dream.
Nurture it with feeling. Love it like the sun.
Bridge: And you will find the creative genius inside you.
You’re the creator of your own destiny.
You are the captain of your ship.
Where are you going? What is it that you want to be?
Draw up a map and plan your trip.
CH: With your head held high, and eye to the sky…
and a heart that’s beating open like a drum.
Plant the seed of every dream.
Nurture it with feeling. Love it like the sun.
Bridge: And you will find the creative genius inside you.
Yes, you will find the creative genius inside you.
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9. |
A Gift
03:04
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Is this a gift of God I wonder, it all just seems so hard.
Is this a gift of God I wonder, or did I push too far?
I’m an honest & hard worker, and I do all I can do.
And at the end of the day regardless, I always give my heart to you.
Is this a gift of God I wonder, it seems there’s so much pain.
Is this a gift of God I wonder, ‘cause I just can’t explain…
why things happen how they happen, though I do the best I can.
And at the end of the day I notice, my heart is filled with love again.
Instrumental
Is this a gift of God I wonder? Is this really right?
Is this a gift of God I wonder? Please help me see the light.
I am walking with compassion and offering an open hand.
And at the end of the day I’m hoping, that I soon will understand.
Living… Loving… Understanding… Learning… Accepting…all these are gifts.
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10. |
Camp Nor'wester
03:35
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Up on Johns Island in the ole San Juans, is Camp Nor’wester, our second home. Its history is rich and community growing. In the spirit of giving I’ll tell you some more.
Traditions long shared from the North Native Peoples, celebrate life and its sacred thread. Join hands in the big house for this great journey. We carry all forward with each step we tread.
CH: One thing I know is it’s steady as she goes. Two is a team, and three times a charm. Four directions inform while five fingers perform. Your six senses will guide you seven summers ‘round.
Fresh air, and warm rain, skin touched by sunlight, nourish the body and comfort the soul. The earth gives her fruit to us, the deer, and the eagle. Thanks to all beings who share this sweet home.
We’ve got sailing and biking, high ropes in the forest; kayaks and hiking, tents and teepees. There’s art, dance and drama; music sung daily. There’s something for everyone, just wait and see.
CH: One thing I know is it’s steady as she goes. Two is a team, and three times a charm. Four directions inform while five fingers perform. Your six senses will guide you seven summers ‘round.
Through good, honest work, friendships and laughter, we gain in our confidence, memories and songs. With teamwork and love, and your imagination, you have all you need to face life when you’re gone.
When the summer is over and we push off her shores, Nor’wester lives on in hearts beat-ing. We’ll come back again, oh yeah, many times more,our hearts ever changed in this meeting.
CH: One thing I know is it’s steady as she goes. Two is a team, and three times a charm. Four directions inform while five fingers perform. Your six senses will guide you seven summers ‘round.
See you at Nor’wester next time around........
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More Than Words
03:11
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I love you more than words; a feeling deeper than a glance conveys.
It’s more than want and needing. It’s more than give and receiving. Love just can’t be explained.
Our love is like a star. It's burning steady in the night and day. Around the world we orbit. I’m grateful each day for it and love just can’t be explained.
Instrumental
Love moves like a song. It warms and fills the heart. It lights the way…
to many doors yet open; my dreams, my truth, my hope and love… just can’t be explained.
I love you more than words…..
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Abundance
02:52
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Give a little love. Give a little gratitude.
When you’re down, it’ll change your attitude.
Open up to higher love.
A little rain can help the flowers bloom. How ‘bout you?
A night of rest can start the day anew. Tell me, what’s your truth?
Bridge: Life… is… I am… rich in… experience.
Blessed… is… my…. heart.
Lessons… you know they show me love.
Instrumental - body percussion
The winter snow can fill the springtime pools. How ‘bout you?
The summer sun makes autumn harvest boons. What’s your truth?
CH & Bridge (simultaneously - 2x)
CH: Give a little love. Give a little gratitude.
When you’re down, it’ll change your attitude.
Open up to higher love.
Bridge: Life… is… I am… rich in… experience.
Blessed… is… my…. heart.
Lessons… you know they show me love.
Oh.... amazing....
Each moment... you know I'm still learning.
And I am grateful.
My heart, it sings out loud.
Do you know that you are beautiful?
And only love can show the way.
Everybody.... can you... please show me love.
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Rest Your Heart
03:56
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CH: Rest your heart in the arms of knowing that all is well on this sweet day. Life brings change because the heart is still growing. But the love between us will always remain.
Memories wallpaper my mind, though some rooms are now empty.
I want to leave them behind, but my emotions won’t let me.
There’s so much more I’d like to say, and things I’d like to forget, you see. But time won’t wash away what the heart knows.
Instrumental
Close your eyes and imagine me there. Tell me how you are feeling, include every thought, every care. When you’re ready for healing open the window and shine in the sun, hear the birds that are singing. Think of me and there I’ll be. The heart knows.
Bridge: The river flows with laughter around the bend.
Soul chooses direction of where to begin…. again.
CH: Rest your heart in the arms of knowing that all is well this sweet day. Life brings change because the heart is still growing. But the love between us will always remain. Yes, all the love that we ever share, the heart knows.
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14. |
Thy Own
04:58
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Make me Thy own.
Hold me in Thy heart.
Use me as Thy will
for I am Yours.
Make me Thy own.
Hold me in Thy heart.
Use me as Thy will
for I am Yours.
Huuuuuuuuuuu….
I am love,
giving all my heart to You
and singing with joy
this sweet, sweet song of freedom.
Huuuuuuuuu......
Make me Thy own.
Hold me in Thy heart.
Use me as Thy will,
for I am Yours.
I am love,
giving all my heart to You
and singing with joy
this sweet, sweet song of freedom.
(repeat the above)
Make me Thy own.
Hold me in Thy heart.
Use me as Thy will,
for I am Yours.
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Janie Worm Seattle, Washington
Music is the language of my heart and my favorite form of creative expression. Writing songs all my life, I feel the healing love and truth that come through. I'm humbly grateful. I sing because songs are given to me. I pass them on so that anyone who resonates may also benefit. As we each step into our full light, we encourage others to do the same. Thanks so much for your love & support. Enjoy! ... more
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