I was walking on the beach on a sunny tropical afternoon. My mental CD player was playing the slow theme to Gerswhin's Concierto in F--probably the most haunting piece of music of the 20th century. I wondered why no one had ever put lyrics to it and suddenly these lyrics came to me, metered to the theme.
Later I wrote a new melody, laid down a piano & rhythm track and had Valli sing it.
With apologies to Genesis, Dawin, The Big Bangers and A Course in Miracles, this is the way I recall it all happening:
BEFORE THE BEGINNING
Before the beginning there was no me or you
There was no viewpoint- and nothing there to view.
Before the beginning - there was no you or me
Then came the decision - the decision was - “to be”
God was feeling lonesome and so he made a plan
I’ll split myself in Mini Me’s and so It all began
each me was a viewpoint -extending points to view
And that was the beginning - of me - and us - and you.
God was curious and so he thought about
I wonder what would happen if----and how can I find out? )
It would be wonderful wouldn’t it be great
To experience - all that I create
So I’ll dwell inside a body forget Who I am
And thus it all got started, Just One Tremendous Scam.
Before the beginning - time was all the same
Yesterday never happened - tomorrow - never came--------.
Then Man decided
He wanted things to last
Let there be future
Future & past
Now man had a mind & man had a self
And thought he was separate and God was somewhere else.
Now we have our Hero, A god who’s not aware
Who’s forgotten he is here- and thinks- God’s over there-------
It’s time to wake up
Smell the coffee brew
Take off your make up
God really is you. He’s really you
God really is You. God is You
Look deep inside you, God is you
Attached is the song--hope it comes thru OK
Love, B
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This was partially inspired by ACIM.
We are putting together 12 songs in this genre for a Cd and almost complete.
Have a couple more you might use.
Please check the CD page of my website for samples of our more commercial stuff.
www,donbaaska,com
Love B
Before the Beginning.wma
R
What is the url of your ACIM lessons?
Here's a song I wrote right after completing ACIM based on my favorite parable. It's kinda tongue in cheek so don't know if it would communicate that well with your lessons.
I believe we have expanded as far as possible away from the One and the pendelum is about to swing back on the come together swing.
Love, B
01 prodigal son.wma
I like your profile.
Love, B
The old question "If God created everything, What created God?
It's like a koan "What is the sound of one hand clapping" or "If a tree fell in the forest and nobody heard it. was there any sound?"
Questions that can't be answered with logic and which get one beyond the computing, analytical mind. Zen is really into this.
Actually the word God is a loaded word. People have different concepts based on indoctrination or whatever. Better words are The One, Undefined Awareness, The Creator. All that Is and I could go on for a full page. "The Ineffable" is a good one. (look it up)
Just get in a deep meditation and free of the body and then put your attention on getting your impression of All that Is and see what happens.
You might be surprised at what happens.
Am attaching another little song we wrote which might amuse you.
Love, B
Xfiles 821.mp3
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