Musical Prayers
Does a witch pray? Why, yes, I most certainly do! Among the numerous avenues available to those of us who desire to strengthen our ethereal connection, the beautiful resonance that a spoken prayer offers can be quite powerful.
Human beings (including witches) have used the sacred sounds of music, prayers, chants, and incantations throughout history as a way of communicating with the Divine. Whether or not you believe in a higher power is a highly personal matter, but to honor Spirit in any form serves to align your physical being with the grandness of the Universe that you are a part of. There is inherent power in the human voice. Vocal vibrations are capable of producing sacred sounds that can balance our body and mind, while connecting our spiritual consciousness to the infinite realm where all things are possible. In other words, when you pray out loud you activate your power to co-create.
How often have you been casually listening to a song on the radio, or have had the opportunity to hear a live performance, when you suddenly feel overcome with emotion? It may not be the words that you are hearing, but the resonance of the specific vibrations being offered that instantly spark an emotional connection to Spirit.
Durwood does not speak the french language, but often listens to Edith Piaf when he cooks. (I know. He likes to cook. He is actually quite good at it, too. Yes, I am one lucky witch.) He may not understand a word that Edith is singing, but obviously she offers the appropriate pitch in her voice that connects with my beloved husband’s creative spirit. Every meal that he has prepared with the assistance of Edith Piaf tastes, well, almost as if it were truly “inspired.” I love when Durwood invites Edith to join him in the kitchen.
Our son James, a musician himself, felt drawn to the delightful LeFestin performed by Camille in the Disney Pixar film “Ratatouille.” It seemed that he listened to it so frequently before he left for school last summer, that the beautiful melody grew on all members of the Bean family. There is a sublime quality in Camille’s voice that provides an ethereal connection to creative Spirit. Plus, every time I hear it now, I want to cry because I miss James. (Sorry, son. It’s what I do.) Again, the words of the song are all in the french language. What is it with these Bean men and their french women?
The entire Universe pulsates with energetic vibrations. Our own voice is capable of producing individual sound waves, also referred to as pitch. When these specific waves are sent out to the Universe with sacred intention, we can create a harmonic effect throughout the elegant vibrational network of the celestial realms.
The repetitive nature of a prayer, a chant, a mantra, and even a song can provide a most appealing avenue to commune with the Divine. I may even start writing my spells in french.
Figure why stop with one post I’m on a roll. Now explain to me how to find the time to pray, clean, honor thy husband, support the family and work? I seem to get lost in the shuffle. I rely on the energies of others at work who are positive and keep me thinking correctly. then if I have time I try to aleast walk outside at night and look up at the stars to quietly say thank you.