Where words fail, music speaks - Hans Christian Anderson
Yeah, that's me. Nothing I speak coincides with what I'm feeling,
but play me a rhythm for the soul to spill. ~ hippie
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
The Watery Cave at Sunrise
Legends of Celtic lore of many Irish and Scottish clans having descended from the seal, the Ron.
The cry of the seal is eerie, yet a beautiful feeling of primitive connection to life, reaching a depth of life that can only be born of connecting in the watery depths.
Lying on the magical shores of the Isla Da Druidneach the shifting tides bring forth the watery birth of the seals, of the selchies, of life. One very old creation myth found in the Orkneys speaks of humans being 'sung to life' by the sea goddess, in connection to the mournful sound of the seal's cry in the region. The images started flowing around in my brain and this legend came to life in the first verse of Gateways.
See ya next time for the ideas behind verse two.
May Awen be your life ~ hippie
The cry of the seal is eerie, yet a beautiful feeling of primitive connection to life, reaching a depth of life that can only be born of connecting in the watery depths.
Lying on the magical shores of the Isla Da Druidneach the shifting tides bring forth the watery birth of the seals, of the selchies, of life. One very old creation myth found in the Orkneys speaks of humans being 'sung to life' by the sea goddess, in connection to the mournful sound of the seal's cry in the region. The images started flowing around in my brain and this legend came to life in the first verse of Gateways.
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| Mainland, Orkney ~ Circle of Brodgar |
See ya next time for the ideas behind verse two.
May Awen be your life ~ hippie
Sunday, July 16, 2017
A Story of Cycles
It's such a beautiful, bright day today on the Nature Coast and great for reflecting upon the stories I've gotten to know intimately.
Today I'm sharing the story of the gates that were revealed at the time. Next time I'll tell the stories attached to the various legends in the song.
May Awen stir you ~ hippie
Gateways
Her voice blows on the breeze
It sings you and it sings me
Renewal
(Sacred rebirth)
Of the May queen
From the entrance
(Feel the warmth of the womb)
Of the warm and watery cave
Shedding sea skin
(Living song of your soul)
Of the ron in the foamy green
It is sunrise
(The beginning of life won't you stay)
Won't you stay
The whispers of the snowdrops
Reflect upon the fading snow
Winter caillach
(The old crone of the night)
Leaves her dark and dreary mound
For the entrance
(budding fruits from the green hand of the grove)
Of the grove
In the forest
(At the base of the hills)
She finds the springs of Mother Earth
Drinking deeply
(Nourished milk of the mother and she sings)
Brighid sings
Sky Father can you hear me
Earth Mother can you feel me
As the blackbird
(Sends you deeper inside)
Sings his enchanting song
From the entrance
(The gateway to Rhiannnon's cave)
Of the cave
Callich Oidche
(White old crone of the night)
She spreads her gray and silvery wings
It is twilight
(The past has just begun)
Won't you stay
~ © C. Pasterchek 2010
Today I'm sharing the story of the gates that were revealed at the time. Next time I'll tell the stories attached to the various legends in the song.
May Awen stir you ~ hippie
Gateways
Her voice blows on the breeze
It sings you and it sings me
Renewal
(Sacred rebirth)
Of the May queen
From the entrance
(Feel the warmth of the womb)
Of the warm and watery cave
Shedding sea skin
(Living song of your soul)
Of the ron in the foamy green
It is sunrise
(The beginning of life won't you stay)
Won't you stay
The whispers of the snowdrops
Reflect upon the fading snow
Winter caillach
(The old crone of the night)
Leaves her dark and dreary mound
For the entrance
(budding fruits from the green hand of the grove)
Of the grove
In the forest
(At the base of the hills)
She finds the springs of Mother Earth
Drinking deeply
(Nourished milk of the mother and she sings)
Brighid sings
Sky Father can you hear me
Earth Mother can you feel me
As the blackbird
(Sends you deeper inside)
Sings his enchanting song
From the entrance
(The gateway to Rhiannnon's cave)
Of the cave
Callich Oidche
(White old crone of the night)
She spreads her gray and silvery wings
It is twilight
(The past has just begun)
Won't you stay
~ © C. Pasterchek 2010
Saturday, July 15, 2017
What's Your Inspiration?
A day of work breezed right on by on a writing day. Welcome to the cyber extension of the humble hippie hut. It's been cloudy and warm and my kitties are loving the air conditioning.
The most amazing lightening strike occurred so close to the hut it hit before goosebumps raised on my arms. Heart pounding with terrified excitement, I discovered my heart won't actually leap out of my chest, but my vision was foggy from the flash and my ears were ringing for a while. An experience of energy I'll never forget.
Despite the heat, the hawks have returned after helping the young ones leave the nest. soaring above our little valley to greet the day and scare up some vittles. The Monarchs and milkweed are flourishing as are the ibis and the cardinals are still enjoying the Florida sun.
Today as promised, let's explore the inspiration behind Gateways. Even its detailed meanings to me have escaped the usual self analysis. After thinking upon it during another famous summer storm I discovered the bones lie behind legends retold in The Druid Animal Oracle by Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm. Within the expression I discovered the cycles within the cycles within the circles within the circular flow of our bodies. I discovered the larger cycle of the story of life, along with the intricacies of the cycle of the year, the cycle of a day. The additional melody gave a second dimension adding a description to the aspects of the characters and locations in the story. Gateways embraces the vision I have of the Universe and how it manifests itself in all it has created.
The song also makes me think of Willy Wonka.
If you study or practice Druidry, are Celtic or are familiar with The Druid Animal Oracle, the Gaidhlic in the song will be familiar with you. 😎 Those not familiar, enjoy discovering their meanings:)
I'm delighted Gateways will be my first CD single, my commitment for a release date is for Imbolc, 2018. Hope you'll come back tomorrow to see the story. Some of you know the song already. Hope you enjoy the finished product!
May Awen stir you. ~ hippie
The most amazing lightening strike occurred so close to the hut it hit before goosebumps raised on my arms. Heart pounding with terrified excitement, I discovered my heart won't actually leap out of my chest, but my vision was foggy from the flash and my ears were ringing for a while. An experience of energy I'll never forget.
Despite the heat, the hawks have returned after helping the young ones leave the nest. soaring above our little valley to greet the day and scare up some vittles. The Monarchs and milkweed are flourishing as are the ibis and the cardinals are still enjoying the Florida sun.
Today as promised, let's explore the inspiration behind Gateways. Even its detailed meanings to me have escaped the usual self analysis. After thinking upon it during another famous summer storm I discovered the bones lie behind legends retold in The Druid Animal Oracle by Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm. Within the expression I discovered the cycles within the cycles within the circles within the circular flow of our bodies. I discovered the larger cycle of the story of life, along with the intricacies of the cycle of the year, the cycle of a day. The additional melody gave a second dimension adding a description to the aspects of the characters and locations in the story. Gateways embraces the vision I have of the Universe and how it manifests itself in all it has created.
The song also makes me think of Willy Wonka.
If you study or practice Druidry, are Celtic or are familiar with The Druid Animal Oracle, the Gaidhlic in the song will be familiar with you. 😎 Those not familiar, enjoy discovering their meanings:)
I'm delighted Gateways will be my first CD single, my commitment for a release date is for Imbolc, 2018. Hope you'll come back tomorrow to see the story. Some of you know the song already. Hope you enjoy the finished product!
May Awen stir you. ~ hippie
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Hail Summer!
And here we go 
:)
The wheel has turned its face upwards and glows with warmth and light,
let it make you sweat, Clear the pores and let in the light. Refresh in
the brightness, let it awaken the spirit! Let it nourish you, nourish
me. ~ hippie
Hallo to you!
In surrender of the mystical feelings and the hazy vision that makes up joy inside,
being deep is just who I am. I'd be delighted and honored to have you walk with me. It's been a struggle to make a commitment to myself, so I'm going to make the commitment to those who enjoy my musings and songs. All I am is rhythm. Stepping onto the stones of strength is a calling to be heeded, the purpose of each breath contemplated and given to each other, swirling into the Universe.
What new magic lies under the new leaves now turned?
I believe it is an ecosystem of love that feeds you and me.
Come visit with me here tomorrow to discover the inspiration and story behind Gateways.
I wrote the song way back in 2010 after meeting a beautiful, tall goddess from Australia.
The after festival nap was filled with a tune and when I awoke, I had to get it down. I don't think I left the computer for 24 hours until it was finished.
A week later the rest of the story poured into cyberspace.
It just occurred to me that the auspicious number of seven is the number of years this song has been waiting to be more than a recording on a couple of computers. The song speaks of coming full circle in growth and just won't leave me alone this year.
Pull back the veil and be the magic you feel.
Love the warmth and light that burns within you.
Use it for building strength and know you deserve it. All.
May Awen stir you. ~ hippie
:)
The wheel has turned its face upwards and glows with warmth and light,
let it make you sweat, Clear the pores and let in the light. Refresh in
the brightness, let it awaken the spirit! Let it nourish you, nourish
me. ~ hippieHallo to you!
In surrender of the mystical feelings and the hazy vision that makes up joy inside,
being deep is just who I am. I'd be delighted and honored to have you walk with me. It's been a struggle to make a commitment to myself, so I'm going to make the commitment to those who enjoy my musings and songs. All I am is rhythm. Stepping onto the stones of strength is a calling to be heeded, the purpose of each breath contemplated and given to each other, swirling into the Universe.
What new magic lies under the new leaves now turned?
I believe it is an ecosystem of love that feeds you and me.
Come visit with me here tomorrow to discover the inspiration and story behind Gateways.
I wrote the song way back in 2010 after meeting a beautiful, tall goddess from Australia.
The after festival nap was filled with a tune and when I awoke, I had to get it down. I don't think I left the computer for 24 hours until it was finished.
A week later the rest of the story poured into cyberspace.
It just occurred to me that the auspicious number of seven is the number of years this song has been waiting to be more than a recording on a couple of computers. The song speaks of coming full circle in growth and just won't leave me alone this year.
Pull back the veil and be the magic you feel.
Love the warmth and light that burns within you.
Use it for building strength and know you deserve it. All.
May Awen stir you. ~ hippie
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