For many of us, singing can be a profound pathway to awareness and healing. Songs help us focus our thoughts, and can serve as a form of mindfulness meditation.
These songs are repetitive, like mantras. They came to me during a stressful period in my life. My living situation was very uncertain, and I was worried and frightened. Singing simple songs helped direct my attention and keep me in the present moment.
After a while, the songs began to stick in my head. Sometimes, my last thought at night and my first thought in the morning would be a song. This form of mindfulness helped fill my consciousness, leaving less room for worry and fear.
Several months after I recorded these songs, my long-time partner was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and went downhill very quickly. It was a devastating time. He passed away seven weeks after receiving his diagnosis. I used these songs like a life raft, clinging to their positive messages. They gave me moments of respite and calm when I really needed it. I thought they might work for others, too, so here they are!
I hope you enjoy listening to these songs for mindfulness. Find the ones that resonate with you, and use them when you need them.
I wish you good health, balance, and joy!
These songs are repetitive, like mantras. They came to me during a stressful period in my life. My living situation was very uncertain, and I was worried and frightened. Singing simple songs helped direct my attention and keep me in the present moment.
After a while, the songs began to stick in my head. Sometimes, my last thought at night and my first thought in the morning would be a song. This form of mindfulness helped fill my consciousness, leaving less room for worry and fear.
Several months after I recorded these songs, my long-time partner was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and went downhill very quickly. It was a devastating time. He passed away seven weeks after receiving his diagnosis. I used these songs like a life raft, clinging to their positive messages. They gave me moments of respite and calm when I really needed it. I thought they might work for others, too, so here they are!
I hope you enjoy listening to these songs for mindfulness. Find the ones that resonate with you, and use them when you need them.
I wish you good health, balance, and joy!
Released November 11, 2017
Recorded at Jack Straw Studio, Seattle, WA
Doug Haire, Recording Engineer
Recorded at Jack Straw Studio, Seattle, WA
Doug Haire, Recording Engineer