Have you ever experienced a moment in nature that left you spellbound, feeling an inexplicable connection to something greater? Such encounters have the power to transform our lives, leading us down uncharted paths of spiritual discovery. Join me as I recount an extraordinary experience I had on Goat Rock Beach in Sonoma, California, where the boundaries between the physical and spiritual worlds blurred.
On that evening, as I walked along Goat Rock Beach in Jenner, California, I experienced a profound encounter that changed my life. Mesmerized by the moon darting in and out of the coastal fog, I felt an overwhelming sense of peace and joy, as if I was being watched over by something greater than myself. Love and tranquility filled my heart, and this state of bliss endured for hours, offering a glimpse into a realm beyond our normal perception of life. That night, I had a lucid dream where I heard beautiful, harp-like music.
When I woke up, I was inspired to tune my guitar to the sounds I heard in my dream and quickly wrote the "Shining Light" song. The music and lyrics seemed to come from a deeper place. As if guided by an unseen force, I effortlessly composed the song in this newly discovered guitar tuning I heard in my dream, its creation seamlessly flowing from my fingertips.
What seemed impossible, writing a song in one pass in an obscure tuning that would normally take months to learn, left me pondering the encounter I had. It was not until I read the lyrics I wrote that conveyed the story of my mother's untimely passing from a brain aneurysm in the prime of her life, that the true depth of its meaning became apparent, and a sense of wonderment came over me.
Drawn to Mysticism and Buddhist philosophy after this experience, I immersed myself in the teachings that view us as interconnected with all things. Every passing second, energy (atoms) flow through our bodies, carrying the essence of all time and human consciousness. Could it be that they hold the souls of those who have passed on? Was Goat Rock Beach a sacred space, acting as a conduit between realms? And most profoundly, did this song and guitar tuning serve as a testament to the reincarnation of my mother's soul, channeled through the music that emerged from that transformative dream? Listen to the Dream Tuning and song lyrics below.
Shining Light Lyrics
Mother can you hear the sound
Of children laughing
Children laughing at your feet
And if you gather them around, into a circle
The story starts where we will meet
For the days are passing by
They’re numbered by a time
When the sun sets on us all
We’ll join you in this rhyme
Father can you see the light
A silent memory, a silent memory in your mind
Your children gather around and feel your sorrow
A fallen tree lies on the ground
For the days are passing by
They’re numbered by a time
When the sun sets on us all
We’ll join you in this rhyme
Rest your soul we're doing fine
We miss your smile, but it's alright
We sing this song for you tonight
Your memory lingers in our minds
Brother can you hear these words
These words we borrow
From the fables of our lives
For, in the end, we find
A place of knowing
Knowing that our fears are blind
For the days are passing by
They’re numbered by a time
When the sun sets on us all
We’ll join you in this rhyme
And all the love that we share
Comes from knowing that you're there
It guides our dreams in the night
Your stars shining light
Rest your soul we're doing fine
We miss your smile, but it's alright
We sing this song for you tonight
Your memory lingers in our minds
This awe-inspiring encounter opened a door to a new realm of sacred music, where the creative process transcends the boundaries of the physical world. It sparked a profound journey of self-discovery, inviting me to explore the mysteries that lie beyond the veil of our everyday existence.
This experience granted a glimpse into the other-world, where dreams intermingle with reality, and music becomes a conduit for profound emotions and spiritual revelations. As we venture forth, let us remain open to the wonders that await us, for there are spiritual truths yet to be unveiled and spiritual melodies yearning to be sung.
Peace and Love,
Scot
Visit the links below for more inspiring stories about creativity and spiritual life.
Robin Sukhadia: Tabla-Electronica disciple of Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri/philanthropist link
Farzad Arjmand: Sohrab Sepehri poetry interpreter/Nu-Flamenco musician link
Shambhu Vineberg: Sri-Chinmoy disciple/New Age composer link