6-3-01, Sunday Journal, 470 words
Pardon me but you are emitting
By Dalton Roberts
IPS Features
Dr.
Sherry Edwards says every human being emits a unique nonverbal tone. She
researches such things and claims to have documented proof of it. I have no
problem believing it. Think of the human aura photographed in Kirlian research.
She
thinks when we meditate we are actually listening to the full spectrum sound
emitted by our bodies. Since "these frequencies vary with emotions," I
can foresee the time when we will do a sound tune-up of our bodies and minds.
Maybe that's what we do in meditation without being aware of it.
And
maybe we are aware of it at times. Haven't you had times of silence when you
could actually feel yourself coming together, like a magnet drawing together a
lot of broken pieces?
Reminds
me of the verse from Isaiah, "Those who wait...mount up with wings like an
eagle." When we soar we get perspective. Think of how much an eagle can
see. Sometimes all we need to heal a troubled body, mind or soul is perspective.
Just to see things in a complete way.
In
case you want to explore Edwards' ideas, it's in her book "Psychotifics:
The Hidden World of Sound."
POWER OF PLAYFUL CREATIVITY
One
of my greatest personal discoveries is the productivity resulting from playful
creativity. Not trying to write a hit song but just losing myself in writing as
play. It opens up all the circuits in a way that nothing else can do.
Maybe
that's why I write so many goofy, playful songs. Nothing is more healing that
writing a playful song. But it works on all kinds of songs. Some of the songs on
my new gospel CD were playful, ecstatic experiences. Just having fun finding the
best line to bring out a beautiful thought.
Neither
is creativity limited to songwriters and artists. No matter what you do for
profit or pleasure, being playful with it will make you better at it. Not to
mention the constant, clean, clear energy you will get from a lighthearted
approach.
Recently
the Atlanta Braves went through a slump. One of the players said something like,
"We need to get back to enjoying playing." See! Having fun becomes
even more important when you're making millions doing something for a living.
Swami
Beyondananda, one of the goofiest men on this planet and one of my favorites,
says "Seriousness causes reincarnation." Limit seriousness in your
life to situations where it is mandatory. Like funerals. And even then -- if
it's my funeral -- sit there and think of the funniest thing I have ever said or
done. It might save both of us from reincarnation. And surely you don't want to
go through toilet training and puberty all over again. Argh!
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