bird - Blog Posts - Yoga Vidya International - Yoga, Meditation and Spirituality2024-03-29T08:27:29Zhttps://my.yoga-vidya.org/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/birdThe Miracle Is Worth The Waithttps://my.yoga-vidya.org/profiles/blogs/the-miracle-is-worth-the-wait2013-09-16T16:30:00.000Z2013-09-16T16:30:00.000ZChristopher Stewarthttps://my.yoga-vidya.org/members/ChristopherStewart<div><p>« <em>The Miracle Is Worth The Wait</em> » was the 2nd song written for the « <em>30 Songs for the Sunny Season</em> » project, and was completed on January 8, 2013.</p><p>The inspiration for this opus came from conversations held with David, a somewhat peculiar fellow with whom I was sharing living spaces earlier this year. To the best of my memory, the first words he ever spoke to me were « I can guarantee world peace. » Obviously, the statement got my attention and I just had to know more about him. I eventually learned that he was on a mission to build an ultralight, and that, assuming I correctly understood his long-winded stories, world peace would be achieved upon completion of the aircraft. That particular causality remains to be seen, but one thing for sure, there was something strangely beautiful about how he just kept going against overwhelming odds.</p><p>It sometimes seems as if many of us have to build an ultralight of some sort, which will somehow transport us to our ideal. David definitely could trust that it was his fate to fly above the hill. Can you believe it is yours ?</p><p>The version embedded above was released earlier this year on the « <em>The Abode Of The Blessed</em> » EP.</p><p><em><br /> <b>verse 1</b><br /> aviator you're working still<br /> to build your ultralight<br /> when it will fly above the hill<br /> the bird will destroy the night<br /> <br /> there's a new world to establish<br /> a new order to crystallize<br /> a skyward ladder to finish<br /> an uprising to organize<br /> <br /> you're pushing hard, we've seen you go<br /> you will get there in the long run<br /> dismiss your doubts you have to know<br /> that you'll have your time in the sun<br /> <br /> <b>verse 2</b><br /> jerusalem opens its gates<br /> to let you see the golden tree<br /> that patiently for you awaits<br /> you will claim it when you are free<br /> <br /> today tomorrow is unclear<br /> yet it's no reason to worry<br /> to get to the dream that's so dear<br /> surrender to uncertainty<br /> <br /> never give up you shining star<br /> don't give in to the daily gloom<br /> joy of this life heals every scar<br /> and ripens each fruit to full bloom<br /> <br /> <b>verse 3</b><br /> aviator you're working still<br /> to build your ultralight<br /> when it will fly above the hill<br /> the bird will destroy the night<br /> <br /> <b>chorus</b><br /> hone your feathers and keep your smile<br /> you have a date with destiny<br /> steady go for the extra mile<br /> and you will soar to liberty<br /> can you trust that it's your fate<br /> the miracle is worth the wait<br /> <br /> <b>bridge</b><br /> onward to complete harmony<br /> at heaven's door often you've knocked<br /> all of the time never knowing<br /> that the entrance was never locked<br /> <br /> <b>last chorus</b><br /> hone your feathers and keep your smile<br /> you have a date with destiny<br /> steady go for the extra mile<br /> and you will soar to liberty<br /> can you trust that it's your fate<br /> though the road might not be straight<br /> can it ever be too late<br /> the miracle is worth the wait<br /></em></p><div align="center">·</div><p></p><p style="font-size:x-small;border:1px solid #AAAAAA;"><br /> <em><br /> The « <em>30 Songs for the Sunny Season</em> » series presents songs written in the aim of building a repertoire of originals that require only guitar and vocals, without additional arrangements, and thus can be performed in a busking context.<br /></em></p></div>To Kill Your Demonshttps://my.yoga-vidya.org/profiles/blogs/to-kill-your-demons2013-08-02T14:30:00.000Z2013-08-02T14:30:00.000ZChristopher Stewarthttps://my.yoga-vidya.org/members/ChristopherStewart<div><p>« <em>To Kill Your Demons</em> » was completed on March 10, 2013, and is the 20th song written for the henceforth entitled « <em>30 Songs for the Sunny Season</em> » project.<br /></p><p>Basically, the main point of the song is that most-if-not-all experiences, apparent catastrophes included, can be interpreted positively as opportunities for growth.<br /></p><p>Again, I plan to repost the following lyrics with an audio or video clip when time allows for the recording and production of proper demos.<br /></p><p><em><br /> <b>verse 1</b><br />you were waiting for the right word<br />for the phrasing no one has heard<br />no escaping the calendar<br />no book signing for the dreamer<br /><br /><b>pre-chorus 1</b><br />you've learned your lessons<br />paid for your crimes<br />to kill your demons<br />life took its time<br /><br /><b>verse 2</b><br />you were hoping to be a bird<br />you had two wings but wanted a third<br />scared of jumping you went downward<br />no high flying for the coward<br /><br /><b>pre-chorus 2</b><br />you've bitten lemons<br />you've bitten limes<br />to kill your demons<br />life took its time<br /><br /><b>verse 3</b><br />you were waiting for an answer<br />an opening on the future<br />you couldn't stick to the letter<br />no advancing for the sinner<br /><br /><b>pre-chorus 3</b><br />you've heard the sermons<br />you wrote the rhymes<br />to kill your demons<br />life took its time<br /><br /><b>verse 4</b><br />you were hoping to get a chance<br />to find a friend to share a dance<br />no one could get past your first glance<br />for the heartless there's no romance<br /><br /><b>pre-chorus 4</b><br />you've seen the omens<br />magic sublime<br />to kill your demons<br />life took its time<br /><br /><b>chorus</b><br />how many doors must pass<br />'til you go in at last<br />don't let your moment pass<br />just seize it fast<br /></em><br /></p><div align="center">·</div><br /><p style="font-size:x-small;border:1px solid #AAAAAA;"><br /> <em>The « <em>30 Songs for the Sunny Season</em> » series presents songs written in the aim of building a repertoire of originals that require only guitar and vocals, without additional arrangements, and thus can be performed in a busking context.</em></p></div>