Posted by miracarroll on June 3, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Miten’s version of Norwegian Wood with Deva Premal—mmmmmmm! Consider this classic Beatles’ song as a metaphor for being captivated by the ego and transcending it. “so I lit a fire, isn’t it good, Norwegian wood?” Norwegian Wood I once had a girl, or should I say, she once had me. She showed me her room, … Continue reading →
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Posted by miracarroll on May 3, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Caregiver Crunch Over the years of my practice I’ve heard many stories I would put in the category of “caregiver crunch.” Caregiver crunch is the over-tasked, over-scheduled, time-pressed, stressful life we experience when we simply have too much to do and can’t see a way around it. There is nothing on “the list” we feel … Continue reading →
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Posted by miracarroll on January 28, 2015 · 2 Comments
I’ve seen good, well-meaning people engrossed in worldly matters, looking away from seemingly difficult truths (I’ve done the same myself), but now I choose to follow the inner, spiritual voice— Source—God’s Voice—the Holy Spirit—the Voice for Love! I place my attention on what is true—what The Creator Extended in Creation. I choose a higher course. … Continue reading →
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Posted by miracarroll on December 24, 2014 · Leave a Comment
The time of Christ—the eternal freshness of Peace and Love from Mind without past or future—is always now. May this music open your heart to reveal the gift of Christ within. What Sweeter Music by John Rutter set to the poem A Christmas Carol by Robert Herrick (1591-1674) King’s College Choir, Cambridge, 2008 youtube.com/watch?v=1ucVQSJunR4&feature=youtu.be What … Continue reading →
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Posted by miracarroll on November 27, 2014 · 3 Comments
This year I was called into a situation in my personal life that I strongly resisted. It involves a family member’s physical and mental illness, and straightening out the effects of lifelong dysfunction and unhealthy decisions. It requires a lot of communication, both written and verbal, and some red tape. The situation is a can … Continue reading →
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Posted by miracarroll on August 31, 2014 · 3 Comments
Grace Notes: of Music and Spirit – Sweet Surrender Jon Mundy, through his ministry of writing, (Living A Course in Miracles, Lesson 101: Perfect Happiness and numerous other titles) has been a key Course teacher to me. Reading Jon’s articles has helped me to heal. And Jon has a quality I have always deeply admired—one … Continue reading →
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Posted by miracarroll on June 18, 2014 · 1 Comment
Grace Notes: of Music and Spirit Sweet Oneness: Flower Duet from the opera Lakmé – Léo Delibes . http://www.youtu.be/kij_hHB_hyY . Flower Duet from the opera Lakmé – Léo Delibes Performed by Milica Ilic, Soprano, and Victoria Lambourn, Mezzo Soprano Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Greene, Conductor ABC Classics, Australia “like smearing my ears with honey” ~ … Continue reading →
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Posted by miracarroll on June 15, 2014 · 3 Comments
Grace Notes: of Music and Spirit Love: Here, There and Everywhere – The Beatles Reflect the peace of Heaven here and bring this world to Heaven. For the reflection of truth draws everyone to truth, and as they enter into it, they leave all reflections behind. (A Course in Miracles Text Chapter 14, Bringing Illusions … Continue reading →
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Posted by miracarroll on June 9, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Grace Notes: of Music and Spirit Service Devastation seen I weep for humanity— then forgive myself. . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgcOhcEDBBo . Rhapsody in b minor, Op. 79, No. 1 by Johannes Brahms – Radu Lupu . Forgiveness is the answer. Forgiveness is the prayer. With Peace and Love, Mira Carroll http://www.alohaservices.org http://www.healingloss.biz Purchase paperback http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/108990 Sample … Continue reading →
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Posted by miracarroll on May 5, 2014 · 2 Comments
Grace Notes: of Music and Spirit Grace Grace is an aspect of the Love of God which is most like the state prevailing in the Unity of truth. It is the world’s most lofty aspiration, for it leads beyond the world entirely. It is past learning yet the goal of learning, for grace cannot come … Continue reading →
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Posted by miracarroll on April 1, 2014 · 1 Comment
Grace Notes: of Music and Spirit Let the Church Say Amen Prescript: One Sunday I was running errands and none of my default radio stations were playing a song to my liking. So I tried the jazz station. When I heard strains of gospel music I had the urge to immediately switch back. I don’t … Continue reading →
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Posted by miracarroll on March 23, 2014 · 7 Comments
Hindsight: When I wrote this piece in 2014 I was in my mid fifties. Aging had descended on me like an avalanche, with wrinkles, weight gain, brain fog, stiffness, aches, pains, fatigue and other indignities. At the time, the only explanation I had was the march of time, coupled with menopause and some poor health … Continue reading →
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