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it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it
13 Aug 06
One of the things I look forward to whenever I visit my beloved in Athens, Georgia, is coffee in the Espresso Royale Caffe (ERC). Indeed, this post originates thence. And one of the highlights of a trip to ERC is a freely available Atlanta publication called Oracle 20/20 Magazine, “Your Premier Metaphysical Magazine.” In the highly amusing pages of this magazine, all manner of new age spirituality finds a welcome outlet for expression: astrology, tarot, oracular dreams, gnosticism, numerology, vegetarian recipes, and more.
In fact, it’s hard to limit myself to ridiculing only one of the articles therein. Articles like Aliens and Gods in the Quran (yes, ALIENS, as in extraterrestrials) and Safe Sungazing Practice (yes, as in STARING AT THE SUN (article not available online)) are hardly worthy of comment. But Dr. Tonya K. Freeman’s article Your Healing Voice made me laugh my ass off. There really ought to be an award for the most incredibly inappropriate use of film dialogue, ever.
Here are the first two and a half paragraphs of this inane article.
For centuries, the voice has been used as a healing modality. Many are familiar with the books Messages From Water and Hidden Messages in Water by Dr. Masaru Emoto regarding how water crystals are affected by the use of your voice, printed word or music. Before and after pictures tell the tale, showing us all the beauty and healing available to us.
Those who are familiar with the use of Sanskrit mantras and chants from various other cultures know the feeling of relaxation, calm and connectedness, affecting all things within their sphere. The most popular chant is Ohm, which is said to be the sound of creation. Ohm or Aum (as it is sometimes spelled) translates as love and love is the ultimate healer.
Love expresses itself through the sound of your voice. A warm and deeply respectful greeting can put a smile on the face of the recipient. “Go ahead, make my day!”
Do you feel lucky, my little punky-wunky?
UPDATE: The correct, original of my slightly off “Do you feel lucky” reference has been used in a lovely typography specimen sheet.
Work Cited
Freeman, Tonya K. “Your Healing Voice.” Oracle 20/20 Magazine 16.9 (2006), 10.
Posted by pzed on August 13, 2006 at 1.08pm
Categories: self
Comments on "it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it"
I’m afraid to go back to ERC after you placed that magazine sticking out the top of my satchel. People will think I read it now.
Too bad the “Meditating with your Dog” article isn’t available online. I was thinking I’d like to try meditating with the neighbour dog.
Posted by jodi on August 14, 2006 at 6.24pm :: link
