Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Brush It Off

Why do you shrink when you think
That you don't have much to bring?
It's all you coming through
Know that we are family
Lesson learned moving on
I am singing you this song
It's about what the mind perceives

Brush it off
And get back up
Own your stuff
But don't give up
Brush it off
Its all just dust
You are a star
Stuck on a shelf
Now brush it off

You have a light meant to shine
And its finally time
There's no way to rewind
From the back going prime
Tell the doubt to get out
That was then this is now
It's a story you can rewrite

Brush it off
And get back up
Own your stuff
But don't give up
Brush it off
Its all just dust
You are a star
Stuck on a shelf
Now brush it off

Hear the ancestors speak
Of the history made
When the chosen are called
And step up to the plate
There is more to this life
And those fears are a lie
You were raised up
And now is the time...

To brush it off
And get back up
Own your stuff
But don't give up
Brush it off
Its all just dust
You are a star
Stuck on a shelf
Now brush it off!

-Mama Shawna Ray, today Nov 21, 2012
Copyright Rhythm Ray
www.shawnaray.com


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Monday, November 19, 2012

Moments and Memories

So this is it - the grand experiment
It's Christmas time, the money's spent
In every scene there's so much marketing
Trying to make us scream, "I want!"

So what if I start sharing blame for this?
Stop trying to prove I'm more or less
With fashion sense, style and etiquette
Well I can't hardly spell the word

I want more time with you
I want hugs that are free
Please don't buy me any thing
Lend a hand, meet a need
Take time to appreciate
All we have, may be cliche
I want more love and peace
Making moments and memories

It can be tense, when family and friends
Bring baggage in years of experience
We get weighed down by bitterness
When freedom comes within forgiveness

Don't get me wrong, we need some boundaries
To have the space and remain healthy
It's never ending growth and change
Let the good retain our focus

I want more time with you
I want hugs that are free
Please don't buy me any thing
Lend a hand, meet a need
Make time to appreciate
All we have, may be cliche
I want more love and peace
Making Moments and memories

Story telling, children laughing
Comfy cuddles on the couch
Music playing while we're cooking
No comparing, free from stress
Let it go and keep on smiling
There's great value in kindness
Happiness is self contentment
Opening gifts with pure intent

I want more time with you
I want hugs that are free
Please don't buy me any thing
Lend a hand, meet a need
Make time to appreciate
All we have, may be cliche
Still I want more love and peace
Welcoming the Holy Spirit
Light the night with new awareness
Giving love and living peace
Sharing moments and memories

-Mama Shawna Ray,
November 19, 2012
The morning brought this new song and I have to share these days. I figure the time is stamped here for copyright while I also process the official. I so wish I had the means to record new music right now, but I figure these come through me to be shared in any way that I am able. This went out in an email to personal friends and I will add you to the list...
I've decided not to mail Christmas cards or buy forced gifts this year, but I want you to know that I am thinking of you today; so thankful that you are in my life. It's been a busy season of lessons learned. Thanks again to those who are local and took such good care of me while I recovered from yet another major surgery. The dreaded pelvic mesh has been removed! Phew! A painful three year ordeal. I am feeling much better and hope to get back to work soon.
Enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful for the moments and memories we've shared. May there be many more...

Live, Give, Love, Laugh, Learn,
Shawna

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Noon

I've watched the young in love
I've seen them stay together
So what happened to us?
The always fought forever

Now what? Now what?

Fairy tale is over
Stronger sunflower
May be late to bloom
Singing in the shower
Turning on the hour
Meet me at the stroke of noon

Still hoping for a kiss
The ending with a twist
Was there someone I missed?
Awake...What day is it?

Now what? Now what?

Fairy tale is over
Stronger sunflower
May be late to bloom
Singing in the shower
Turning on the hour
Meet me at the stroke of noon

Breakfast in bed
Hang over head
Night owl just said good afternoon
That broken shoe
Never did fit
But my love lips where made for you

Fairy tale is over
Stronger sunflower
May be late to bloom
Singing in the shower
Turning on the hour
Take me to the stroke of
Chords that are strumming with a tune
Base that is pump'n with a boom
Brush on the canvas in an open room
Love me to the stroke of noon

-shawna ray, today 11/11/12
(An imaginary love story)
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Saturday, November 10, 2012

Advocate

One of the many things I've learned through these surgeries and health challenges is that I have to be my own health advocate. This applies to many aspects of life where we sometimes just let life happen to us and rely on others to tell us what to think and what to do. Self actualization starts by loving and owning you. Know that you have the ability, wisdom and power within. Let that awareness guide you in then working and sharing with others and seeking the light on a daily basis. This is a lifelong process and each individual has their own journey. I don't know if this is a song, a poem or maybe just a new mantra. But I am living it out and hope to also encourage you to be your own...
ADVOCATE
By shawna ray 10/25/12

I will be my own mirror
I will be my own light
I will be my own healer
Flowing in the Divine

I will be my own lover
I will be my own friend
I'll be the show director
With a changing script

As I live by faith, walking in the way
That I know to go. Growing every day
This is one life. Make the most of it!
I will be my own health advocate.

I will be my own preacher
I will be ministry
I will be my own mentor
Joining fellow colleagues
I will be my own doctor
I will be my own nurse
I will be my own teacher
A collaborative process

As I live by faith, walking in the way
That I know to go. Growing every day
This is one life. Make the most of it!
I will be my own health advocate.

When my gifts need an assist
I'll partner with an advocate
As CEO, research and sow
As coach I will direct and know
To motivate and dodge the hate
Negotiate and delegate
Share life with friends and family
My heart's a home but I've installed security...

While I live by faith walking in the way
That I know to go growing every day
This is one life make the most of it
I will be my own health advocate
I will chart my own health benefits
I will laugh and lift my Spirit
I will be my own life advocate
--
Live, Give, Love, Laugh, Learn,
-by Shawna Ray
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