I wanted to talk a bit about discovering who we are, what our purpose in life is and finding out what we are passionate about. When we introspect and ask ourselves who we are and what our purpose is, I think many of us would not have a clear answer. We are so busy simply trying to survive the day to day, pay our bills, buy our food, commute to work, raise our kids that life becomes like a blur.

I would guess that in each of us resides a space reserved for our real dreams and ambitions, our real gifts and talents, our real calling in life, but fear keeps us bound. Fear keeps us from pursuing our life’s mission, mainly fear of failure. We are also bound by poor choices, the things we eat, lack of exercise and sleep, stress, anger, unforgiveness.

What our world needs now more than anything is passionate healthy people. We need now more than ever great lights not afraid to shine out in a world so darkened with evil ideologies, fear based governments, brutal regimes, child trafficking, repressive treatment of woman and so on. The world needs people with strong hearts of love not afraid to shine, intelligent men and woman strong physically, spiritually and emotionally. We are at a critical time, we all have a part to play, and we all have a purpose, what's yours?

So here are some ideas: start small and start in your sphere of influence, small random acts of love and kindness are very powerful carried far and wide like waves rolling through the ocean. Perhaps you need to forgive someone? Forgiveness is a powerful weapon to fight hatred; forgiveness mends wounds and strengthens bonds. Forgiveness can bring much healing to our physical bodies as well as our spiritual bodies, make amends and let old wounds heal.

I am also a firm believer in visualization, seeing clearly who you are where you are going. If you live in poverty and your goal is to become wealthy, live as though you are wealthy, become that person and never take your eye off of the goal not even for a second. Change your posture, if you are stooped over much of the time straighten yourself up, look people in the eye, have bold confidence. A poor mental concept of who we are will lead us down the road of failure and sorrow. People resend to confidence, confidence is respected, be confident in who you are and where you are going.

Take care of your body; it is a temple that carries the divine light of God. What you invest in your body that will be your return. If you want to feel good, invest in fine foods, living foods and your body will thank you. Exercise, learn to distribute the energy in your body evenly, pull yourself out of the mire and begin to live like a person who wants to make change in this world.

Here is a review of my track "Shirabe Moon" recorded on a Shakuhachi 2.0 Japanese bamboo flute recently given to a good friend. Namaste!

World Song. I like very much this track. You listen for a solo ethnic flute (5:05) and after that you ask yourself why we are always trying to add and to fill. Less is more, definitely! Composition: a suite of melodic phrases, one better than the other that never lose the musical thread. Played with skill. Moving. Sound: well recorded delicate instrument with a sober reverb, very good microphone choice and placement, good S/N ratio, I like the echo-like effect at 3:59. The only detail that can be improved in this track is the overall level; maybe, with a good mastering it could be louder. A very beautiful track, thank you!
Reviewed by: StabatMater from Brussels, Belgium

Shirabe Moon: http://www.myspace.com/bushidoshakuhachi