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My musical knowledge of notes was very limited. I didn't know notes and couldn't read them.These songs are all by ear. I would write the lyrics as they came to me, put my tune to the lyrics, sing it to a cassette tape, give it to a friend of mine who would then arrange it to leadsheet or song. Just thought these might be interesting. Some even got published.

The first book is analysing the 2 existing Tarot cards decks and describes them as stages of awareness. "The Fool's Tarot" is accompanied by a uniquely designed deck with evolving fitting patterns presenting the different phases or cards of the Tarot decks. The 'Fool' is the centre of its system. These series and cards are mainly used to develop an awareness of all of its underlying and reoccurring patterns, ultimately leading to a third phase presented as a third Arcana. The Minor and Major Arcana decks are considered as two initial phases, in which random experiences are made before becoming conscious and receiving a sense of preparedness and alertness. This third Arcana will reveal itself as a restoration phase. The Major Arcana before that was based upon reoccurring phases and patterns of experiences, as how they were sensed via instinct, feelings, ratio, and practice. The third Arcana will always take and describe the various phases of the 4 senses together, leading us to an overview and to the development of different specific forms of intelligence. These last phases correspond to the 32 paths of Wisdom, known already from the 'Sepher Yetsirah'. Here they are called 32 phases of intelligence and awareness. One of these intelligences is the understanding of the system of Vowels and Consonants in Words and Language. Before being able to come to any of the acquired intelligences, one must learn to discern in which phase situations are in, what is already true and what is only in development. In that way, the individual experience can be transformed into something that can be made useful within a larger group of people. While in the first two Arcanas, one learns to cope with situations individually, the third Arcana could give ideas how a leader in a group or within a company could deal with all sorts of situations.Any individual automatically falls back on his personal role of Foolishness. While people tend to use Tarot cards for gaining control of circumstances, by focusing upon the awareness over patterns, it no longer matters what is encountered, but how things are approached. In that way, one's attention gradually shifts to the stage of attention towards a mentality that gives full attention to potential restauration.The Fool's Tarot is part of a trilogy. The second book will show dependencies on larger patterns of formation, like group patterns, a balance between the Elements, or the Year's Cycle. Th e third book will show a full scope vision of direction, a synthesis.Biographical influences of importance are a long membership of the Theosophical Society, a brief encounter to the Gurdjieff movement and an extensive period of art school.

When the town's beloved paint maker is accosted by the same people who cherished his work, he is regrettably forced to make drastic changes to accommodate their wishes. The Paintmaker's Tale is one of joy, satisfaction, betrayal, and revenge. Society will never be the same, due to the solution that was conjured up and spread across the town. This tale was taken directly from John's book of short stories, and was shortened, and splashed with eye-catching, bright colored illustrations that will appeal to both youngsters and adults.

The book explores the words of St. Paul in scripture. It captures the book of Romans 13:11, where St. Paul explains..."And do this, understand the present time. The hour had already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed".(NIV) The book conveys how some saints of God are preaching death instead of Life to all people. The book is saying that the saints of God are asleep to the realization of the revelation of God's spoken word. It uses this scripture to further show it's purpose..1 John 4.."Dear Friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God. This is the spirit of antichrist, which you heard is coming and even now is already in the world" (NIV)

THE UNHEALTHY CHURCH CULTURE Many believers are distraught concerning what they witness going on in their local Black churches today. Ezekiel experienced similar conditions in Israel in his day. The Scripture says, the Israelites were still living in sin and trusting in their own righteousness. God told Ezekiel, "And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say, but they will not do it, for with lustful talk in their mouths they act; their heart is set on gain. And behold, you are to them like one who sings lustful songs with a beautiful voice plays well on an instrument, for they hear what you say, but they will not do it." (Ezekiel 33:31-32 ESV). The exiles had claimed to go to the prophet to receive God's revelation, but their behavior was not in compliance with their stated beliefs and values. Their true desire was for entertainment - but not for divine enlightenment. If the fall of Jerusalem failed to spiritually awaken them, nothing would. Yet it would open their eyes to the divine truth of Ezekiel's preaching! As the church, we must call all cultures along with ourselves in every generation to the rule that judges all other rules - the rule of faith, the Holy Bible! Hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches.

Tarot Meditations Inspired by Creation Spirituality is a book that has a threefold purpose. First, it provides those who read it with meditations on nearly every aspect of life, from a spiritual perspective. Secondly, it provides much of the newest understandinig of the tarot that we have to date. And "No" the tarot did not originate in Egypt or some other esoteric place, but rather in Northern Italy in the mid 1400s. And finally it provides you with the means for doing "art-as-meditation," in that you can color most of the tarot card images. In other words, you can meditate on the tarot images as you color them.

"The Writing and Publishing Journey" is a summary and catalogue of all of Professor Curran's writings. It includes the academic books before retirement, the academic and cultural books during retirement, the experiments with fiction based on the former, and a brief addendum of academic articles in research journals. Each volume is introduced by the cover image in full color. The abiding objective is to recall in a conversational way the when, why and how of each book, that is, when it was written, the circumstances of how and why it was written, and perhaps most interesting the odyssey of getting it into print. Any professor in Academia will relate to this endeavor, and amateur writers and interested readers should enjoy the journey as well.

"I Have" (the third book in the series) will remind us how rich we truly are. Often the most valuable things in our possession cannot be bought yet are the things we most easily take for granted. Let yourself be inspired by the positive message of this poem and colorful pictures. There is something everyone can take away from the pages of this book, even if it's just the simple reminder to never give up on yourself.

This book generally is for a Mother who has lossed her child. I wanted to give them something tangible to always keep close. Words Hurt! But when someone's absence is felt it just seems to be too much for anyone to handle. This book allowed me willing fully try to put myself in a(n) individual's shoes knowin' that I have yet to experience what's hurt and pain. This book challenged me in ways you wouldn't believe and yet I completed it. Dedicated to MS. ANQUINTA BURDETTE to my son's mother Ms. Dorothy R. Johnson. This book is also dedicated to my son's mother Ms. Dorothy R. Johnson who lost one of her sons a few days before Thanksgiving in 2022. The hurt that my son felt for his half-brother I was able to complete "I'll Cry Fo' her, while she asks for Strength" from a consoling standpoint. Because I occasionally run across free bibles I desired that it could become apart of your home free of charge.This book is about your child becoming a ministering spirit in a world where its so badly needed.

The Mali Empire was one of the most prosperous and powerful empires in the antiquity of Africa. The Mali Empire's growth and expansion from the 13th century onwards was legendary and pivotal in the history and indeed the culture of western Africa. From their control over the trans-saharan trade routes to their influential royal class who produced such notable kings such as Mansa Musa, the Mali Empire made a significant impression. This book conveys the full historical record of this great nation and delves into the rich culture, religion, architecture, societal organization, royalty and commercial activities of this great empire. The epic landmark events of the Mali Empire are captured and clearly explained in detail within this text and come complete with images and illustrations. The comprehensive historical record of the Mali Empire is kept alive for all to enjoy, remember and revere within this book. The account of the Mali Empire showcases some of the best of African achievement and African history.

This is a book walking along the pathway of spiritual poetry

The third in the Straddling Razor Wire series is aTrilogy of novels and screenplays about real work with high risk children, teens, veterans, first responders and their families in equine therapy programs utilizing each group to design programs to heal themselves, one another and others in Native American traditions of both healing and education. While no real person or life is contained in this trilogy, much of the content is from a compilation of many of the stories of riders over the decades.The stories ad screenplay contain work, both fiction and from the heart of a military and VA Psychiatrist who worked both in the field and VA hospitals. Her stories are based on many stories and do not represent any one patient or therapist. God bless.

"RURAL ODYSSEY IV - PARALLELS Abilene - Cowboys - "Cordel" is a return to the "Rural Odyssey" series, a narrative in fiction telling of Professor Mike O'Brien's work on a "History of Abilene," life with his young wife, Professor Mariah Palafox O'Brien, and their jobs at DDEC (Dwight D. Eisenhower College) in Abilene. After telling of his "History of Abilene," the book recounts Mike and Mariah's trip to Brazil in the summer of 1971 via Fulbright Lecture Grants. Mike gives talks on Eisenhower, Abilene and the Cowboy days, cowboys and "cordel," and Mariah lectures on American Literature. "The Great Gatsby," "The Sound and the Fury," and "To Kill a Mockingbird" are a few highlights. They meet important military, literary, and folkloric figures in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Bahia and Recife and visit Brazil's famous tourist and cultural sites as well. Mike's Catholic and Mariah's Jewish heritages come into play.

Inside this book includes topics on resume writing, interviewing strategies, dressing to achieve success, communicating effectively, tips on starting your own business, high school and college career planning, living your best life, winning strategies, and professional and personal development. It is an all-in-one career guide for appearance, behavior, image, wardrobe, fashion, body image, self-esteem, self-confidence, entrepreneurship, budgeting, financial plans, and business plans.This is a guide to help individuals discover who they are and the exercises to develop the steps to get there: This career and development guide supports individuals who are entering into the job market for the first time or reentering. In addition, it also helps students stay in school as well as assist young adults to develop the leadership and living skills that form the basic skills of life success. This is more than a basic life skills guide; it will help empower adults and young adults to overcome obstacles and pressures they face by helping them develop and put into action a roadmap. Through the career and development guide, this will help change their mind-set about what they can do and will help each individual focus on their own personal goal based on development, action, and results. Through this guide, individuals will have the tools and information to achieve professional and personal success.

This story is about childhood memories of growing up and bedtime. The Adventures of Shadowman brings to life stories that would change every night on the bedroom wall.

In closing, each area of this book is an area you can find one or more ways to make the world better that is easy and often is just YOU making up your mind, to believe and live peace, no matter what the rest of the world is doing.As an example, I have worked for many areas of peace for decades, some projects I worked on, invented, or volunteered to help are today amazing examples of just thinking, praying and believing bringing a tiny bit more peace and balance to this world. Many times I am so sweetly surprised that others have grabbed an idea, or listened in a conference and come home to make their world a better place! That action inspired others and the ideas and better world grew!Many believers of all back grounds over centuries, over thousands of years have found that a job too big, too scary for one person, done in tiny parts by many is successful! Peace.