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A Sizzling Summer Scott Muse-Letter
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Dear Friends, Fans, and Extended Global Family,
Greetings and happiest of summers to you.
I really am honored that you take the time to read this.
If you are not reading this, please diregard the above sentence.
I get so many other newsletters emailed to me. Due to living a very busy life I delete most of them, usually with some regret that I don't have more time to read.
The fact that many of you actually read my muse-letters and let me know how you are uplifted and moved by them makes me very happy, and fills me with encouragement and passion to keep the words flowing.
AN INTERVIEW THAT IS MORE LIKE A MINI-CONCERT
I do a lot of interviews, and always beforehand the interviewer asks me what questions I'd like to be asked. I always tell them that the most powerful and delicious way to work with me is to have people call in live for spontaneously
created personal songs about what they are going through. One woman, Lynn Allen, on her show The Honoring Hour, recently took me up on my suggestion, and we did an 'interview' that primarily consisted of callers calling in and receiving
healing songs. Take some time to receive the blessings and benefits at:
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A SERVICE I OFFER - SOUL COACHING & COUNSELING
In 1995 I was asked by someone at one of my workshops if I do counseling, and found myself saying yes. Since then, I've worked with many people as a coach and guide for their emotional and spiritual development. Some people get what they
need in one or two sessions, and others stick around for a longer stretch. The work is done over the phone, $100 an hour, credit cards accepted, and the first session is half price. Here is what one of my clients recently said:
"I first worked with Scott and his partner in the context of a relationship group where I learned many valuable skills around non-violent communication and the expression of needs. This journey took me towards one on one sessions with
Scott, and I've been learning, laughing, and healing ever since! Scott has a way of bringing lightness into a situation or issue without compromising the level of safety, deep empathy, and vulnerability that is required to get to the heart
of my emotions and limiting beliefs. One of the main ways that I grow in my work with Scott is through his support of risk taking and acts that move my life towards more expansion and freedom. His 'homework assignments' and suggestions
assist me in taking baby steps that lead to breakthroughs."
-Renee Benmeleh
Vocalist, Composer, Musician
PICTURES ARE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
And baby pictures are worth even more! As usual, new family pictures and videos are up at our family blog. Just click on:
Linked text and enjoy the joy transmissions.
Glance at my schedule on the right side of the page to see if my troubadour travels are bringing me anywhere near your neck of the woods. And avail yourself of the back issues that you can click on and peruse directly at the bottom of
these pages.
And now, fix up some iced tea, remove your shoes, print out if you like, and enjoy the article below.
Warmly,
Scott Grace
www.scottsongs.com
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An Ordinary Day
By Scott Grace
If you want to fly, simplify
-Zannah
I have had a fear and distrust of ordinary kinds of days for a very long time. I have created an epic life for myself, filled with dazzling highs and dramatic lows. With the work/play that I do in the world, peak experiences are quite
commonplace. Often, though, a view from the peak is followed by a descent to the valley, and such extremes can weigh heavy in my heart. What goes up does have a habit of coming down on this planet.
Like a tree trying to reach the sky without growing its roots, I grabbed for the highs of life, sputtered in mid-air, and then came crashing down. I justified this turbulent flight pattern by fancying myself to be one of those creative,
artistic people who must live close to the edge to get fresh material. At a certain point I started asking myself: Does my creativity come from my willingness to court drama or in spite of it? Could there be a sweeter, more lasting romance
available through the consciousness of peace and balance? In this world, rest in peace is a blessing for the departed. Is a lasting peace possible while here on classroom earth? Would I continue to learn, grow and be creative if I gave up
my fascination with high intensity living? Such soul searching questions have led me to some soul satisfying experiences and answers.
There was one day when I was feeling unusually calm and balanced. I was taking a walk in a quiet neighborhood, enjoying my uneventful afternoon. As I peacefully strolled, my contentment was interrupted by a slippery serpent of a
suggestion. The tempting thought went something like this: "This peace is a drag. If we don't create some excitement soon, surely we will die of boredom!" I saw this as a test, an opportunity to resist eating another apple from the Tree of
Knowledge of Pain and Drama. I decided not to take the bite.
"Universe," I prayed with conviction, "I know you are a place of infinite beauty and harmony. I want to live my life aligned with the ways of peace. I know that the birds and dolphins aren't bored singing and swimming your praises each
day. They don't need pain and drama to glorify you or to learn lessons, and neither do I. Teach me to see the miracles in ordinary life and to value peace as my greatest possession."
I released my request and continued to sink into a gentle, sweet calm. Suddenly I heard the sounds of an agitated, little cat and a large, angry dog. The dog had chased the cat up a fence. The dog was barking, the cat was trembling and
meowing 911, and I was at peace. Within that peace my inner voice guided me into action. I approached carefully, made eye contact with the cat, and started beaming love to this precious creature. Slowly I climbed the fence, pausing at
times to connect to the cat with my eyes and my breathing. When I got close it came into my arms as if we were old buddies. I climbed back down the safe (dogless) side of the fence and placed my new friend on the sidewalk, who rubbed up
against me in gratitude before darting across the street and out of sight.
Walking away, I realized that my prayer had just been answered, and I was being shown how the consciousness of peace can never be boring. When we are at peace we are literally on call for God, attuned and open to the numerous opportunities
that become available to share our peace. Peaceful vibrations are highly contagious, and being a vehicle for their spreading is one of the greatest joys of living. One of my songs says:
I'm on call for You
Twenty four hours a day
You're love illumines the way
Here I am
My heart holding your Hand
Sharing a peace here
That passes all I understand
Let me be your Eye in the storms, God
Let me be a wide open space
Let me touch my brothers and sisters
With a touch of your Grace
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It occurred to me that if I had not already been in a place of peace while that incident unfolded, I might not have thought of helping. Or I might have tried to act without sensitivity to offer to the cat, who I intuited was open to my
help because of my state of mind. Then I remembered how often I had tried to get close to an attractive member of the opposite sex when my mind and body were broadcasting anything but balance and peace. The adrenal glands, useful and
appropriate at times of possible physical danger, were being activated in my romantic life. Fight or flight, the choices presented by the adrenals, are not very helpful for building a foundation of trust and love in a relationship. Fear
can be exciting, and can be confused with passion, but it has nothing to do with the energy currents of real love. In fact, I had gotten so used to that heart thumping energy, I thought it was love I was feeling. In romance, I had played
out the roles of both the aggressive dog on the prowl and the trembling cat staying just out of reach. It's no wonder so many of my relationships ended up on the fence!
So here I am now, going through an ordinary day in my life. And the kind of day I once feared was boring, I am now cherishing. I saved no cats, nor did I lose the soft strum of my heartbeat to the adrenaline rush of a dramatic high or
painful bummer. What I did do was stay attuned to the peaceful center inside me. Within that center there is a sweetness, a feeling of wholeness that does not crave recognition or search hungrily for its completion. Within that center
there is a sense of contentment that is far more soul-satisfying than any and all mystical, peak experiences. Yes, it's just another day, here on the ground. And for that I am extraordinarily grateful!
The Flight Of The Tree
Ever since I was a little boy my heart would dream of flight
From the tears I shed I would take my jet
Trying to soar into the light
Well I made it to the sky most times
Taking in the view I found
But the tears would come back to my eyes
When I crashed back on the ground
At the point of being on my knees with no runway left to turn
I came face to face with an oak tree
And a mighty truth to learn
I said, "Oak tree, my how high you've grown
What a point of view you've found"
It said, "What sustains my soaring heights
Are my roots deep in the ground"
Out of my mouth there came a prayer like I never prayed before
For my words had power from my pain
And it shook me to my core
I said, "Mother earth and Father sky
There's a lesson here for me
For from birth I've dreamed that I can fly
without rooting like this tree"
Plant my feet in soil firm and high, to the ground I must return
For although I might be born to fly
There's some groundwork here to learn
So I let my spirit sink back in
To the soil I feared would hurt
And I found my soul could really grow
In the middle of the dirt
As for the rest, you know it well, for it's what all life's about
As my roots grew stronger in the ground
I began my branching out
Tall and thick and full of heart
How I'm growing like a tree
But I won't forget how I got my start
Being wounded on my knees
And when heaven's winds blow through my leaves
I give thanks for my rebirth
For the flight I yearned for was conceived
The day I came back to earth
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Entire Article Copyright 2010 Scott Grace Productions
Scott Grace is a coach, a speaker, a modern day transformational troubadour and a lighthearted miracle mischief maker, He travels the United States, Canada and Europe, speaking and singing at conferences, Unity and Religious Science
Churches, and wherever people are open to humor and playfulness merging with truth and wisdom. He can be visited at www.scottsongs.com.
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SCOTT'S SCHEDULE
SANTA CRUZ, CA
September 17 - A house concert in Aptos open to the public. Call Lisa Lifrak more more info at 831 419 3317 or email her at llifrak@rocketmail.com Please don't wait to the last minute to get info or to register, as she is usually very
busy the day before.
SEPTEMBER 18 - A Song Portrait Circle in Aptos. For five people. There are still a few openings. It goes from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Get your own personal song for your life journey.
Call Lisa Lifrak more more info at 831 419 3317 for the info or email her at llifrak@rocketmail.com
SAN JOSE, CA
September 19th - I will be speaking and singing at an extremely fun church called the Center For Creative Living in San Jose on Sunday between 10 and 11:30 AM. This is one of my favorite churches to visit. They are a church for people who
don't like church. Nothing shocks them, and they welcome my outrageousness. I hold nothing back. Yippee!
After the service there will be lunch, and then I will lead a workshop called The Conscious Relationship Workout, filled with inspiration, tools, music, wisdom and laughter for the relationship journey. It will be suitable for those
starting a relationship, ending a relationship, in a relationship, wanting a relationship, or for those who have sworn off relationships and would like some healing about that. Singles, couples, and those who defy all categories are
welcome.
$25 suggested love offering for the workshop, nobody turned way due to paying less or more.
The church is at 1460 Koll Circle, Suite C, San Jose, CA 95112.
NEVADA CITY, CA
September 25 - I'll be giving a house concert at the home of Jill and Jon Fox. Phone Jill at 530- 265-3802 for more info or to register.
September 26 - I'll be giving the message and sharing music at the service over at the Sierra Center for Positive Living. In the afternoon i will be presenting a workshop of some kind, yet to be determined. Visit
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MARIN COUNTY, CA
October 5 - Singing at the...MARIN POETS IN THE SCHOOLS BENEFIT READING - 7-10pm, Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Caldwell Theater, Tamalpais High School
700 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley
Hosted by poet Terri Glas, this evening fundraiser for Marin Poets In the Schools features an exciting evening of performance poetry by Drew Dellinger, Kim Rosen with Singer/songwriter Scott Grace interlaced with stellar students from
Marin reading their work. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children. Tu purchase or for more info please visit:
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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
October 15-17 - I'll be the conference troubadoudar at Be The Love Conference. Visit
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EL PASO, TEXAS
November 5-7 - I'll be doing music at a retreat for Plexus Institute, closed to the public.
BERLIN, GERMANY
November 19-21 - I'll be singing at a conference of osteopathic physicians.
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