SING AWAY THOSE BLUES

Loneliness strikes almost everyone at some point in life. I remember when I was living in California. In a land where everyone spoke my language, I didn't know anyone and it made me depressed and incredibly lonely - my first experience of being alone in my life. The one thing that lifted me out of my blues was singing. Now I come to realise that singing is an integral part of my life. Perhaps it could raise your spirits.

Singing Moves A Marketplace

Last month at the central market in Valencia, Spain, opera singers
disguised as shopkeepers were selling produce at the various stalls there.
Suddenly Verdi's La Traviata starts playing over the loudspeakers and they
burst into song. None of the shoppers has a clue what's going on. Sort of like
candid camera but completely charming.

Click on this & watch and enjoy the music and the faces in the crowd.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds8ryWd5aFw

Looking for inspiration

Do you have an inspiring story?

What inspires you to greater actions?

What makes you want to go that extra yard?

What do you do that uplifts mankind?

I Love Hafiz

Have you heard about the happy virus (by a chap called Hafiz). Goes like this:
I caught the happy virus last night,
When I was out singing beneath the stars.
It is remarkably contagious.
So kiss me.

What is it about singing?

Each week I conduct and rehearse 3 choirs in W.A. The sound of human voices is absolutely incredible when it comes together to create harmony. here's some info from my friend Dr. Andrew Kirke. General Practitioner Kalgoorlie WA and Choir Director, Two Up Two Down Community Choir

To anyone who has sung in a choir this might seem a silly question. Every singer knows of the post-singing high you get after a good rehearsal or performance and then there’s all that fresh air and breathing. How can it not be healthy? On the other hand some of the health problems of our professional singing stars today would suggest perhaps singing is a dangerous occupation.
Defining health is a challenge in itself. Do we mean the way we feel about ourselves or are there some measurable outcomes that might be attributable to singing?

People feel better after singing Numerous psychological studies support the anecdotal evidence that people feel better after a session of singing. There are significant measurable changes in
mood after a singing session. Listening to music can have the same effect but participating in singing increases the boost to your mood. In choirs targeting disadvantaged people, there have been measurable effects in improving self esteem as well.

More to come...


People feel better after singing
Numerous psychological studies support the anecdotal evidence that people feel better after a session of singing. There are significant measurable changes in mood after a singing session. Listening to music can have the same effect but participating in singing increases the boost to your mood. In choirs targeting disadvantaged people there have been measurable effects in improving self esteem as well.

10 Most Magnificent Trees in the World.

"A tree is a wonderful living organism which gives shelter, food, warmth and protection to all living things. It even gives shade to those who wield an axe to cut it down" – Buddha.

There are probably hundreds of majestic and magnificent trees in the world – of these, some are particularly special:

http://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/21/10-most-magnificent-trees-in-the-world/

Charlie & Moon Website is launched

Dear Friends,

Happy to let you know that the website of "The Adventures of Charlie and Moon" is launched. Feel free to browse through www.charlieandmoon.com, read the prologue and chapter 1, buy the book, and keep checking as in the coming weeks, we will be bringing more fun and serious stuff from the young members of the Eagle Spirit Team.