Sophia W. Podcast

Golden Slumbers (Take 2)

sophiaw — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:39:51 +0000

Here’s another take of Golden Slumbers. I think I reached the high notes more easily this time.

Golden Slumbers

sophiaw — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:20:45 +0000

Mossy taught me how to add a track to an existing audio file, so I recorded my voice along with Siegfried’s. I had a hard time reaching the high notes but I’m going to practice and probably will record another attempt later, but I was excited about showing this to Siegfried so here’s the “blooper” version.

Crazy Karaoke Attempt

sophiaw — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:38:28 +0000

Siegfried’s got me on this karaoke kick, as if I didn’t have enough to think about or do already. The only problem is I can’t figure out how to mix the midi file’s audio with the microphone input. My computer will only let me choose a very limited number of input sources.

I used to sing at church when I was a teenager and I have to admit my voice wasn’t so bad, but now that it’s been more than 13 years since my church days my voice sounds pretty rough and sometimes off tune. Oh well, I just wanted to have fun.

I used Vanbasco’s Karaoke Player to play the midi file with lyrics and Audacity to record, but since I apparently can’t mix tracks on my limited sound card the file sounds like it’s A cappella.

I probably won’t make further attempts to get everything working because it sounds complicated based on Siegfried’s instructions, so I’ll just let this be a one time thing.

Kahlil Gibran - The Prophet - Chapter 7

sophiaw — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 05:50:57 +0000

“…to be idle is to become a stranger unto the seasons, and to step out of life’s procession, that marches in majesty and proud submission towards the infinite.”

Our society is a working society, and if one does not work, they are a stranger to that society. To work is to be human. To be human is to work.

If we did not work, if we were idle, what purpose would we have to get through the long days? What would motivate us to wake-up in the mornings?

I know sometimes it is a struggle to wake-up and face a work day. I go through this often, in fact. It is especially difficult to go to work during an episode of depression, as what is lacking most is motivation to even get out of the bed. Yet, if I did not work, who would I be? If someone asked me, “What do you do?”, what would I tell them? So, to continue to contribute to society and do my part, I go to work. Sometimes I shudder to think I have more than 30 years left of this, but that is my lot in life, as it is everyone else’s. I’ve had daydreams of having enough money to modestly live on so that I wouldn’t have to work, and instead have time to read, swim, socialize with the pets and family, gain more knowledge and wisdom, educate myself further and just enjoy life. Wouldn’t it be nice?

Kahlil Gibran - The Prophet - Chapter 6

sophiaw — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:16:53 +0000

The Prophet speaks of eating and drinking.

Khalil Gibran - The Prophet - Chapter 5

sophiaw — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:16:35 +0000

Giving - it’s something we might or might not do, in great amounts or small amounts. Generosity does not have to be directly linked to one’s wealth; when we are poor, we can still be rich in spirit, and then, we can give of ourselves. When we bestow gifts, of material or immaterial value, do we seek reward or is it as natural as the token of the fragrance of a flowering tree?

In this chapter, the wise prophet speaks of giving.

“And there are those who give and know not pain in giving, nor do they seek joy, nor give with mindfulness of virtue;

They give as in yonder valley the myrtle breathes its fragrance into space.”

Khalil Gibran - The Prophet - Chapter 4

sophiaw — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:17:22 +0000

The Prophet speaks of Children.

“The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far.” ~ Khalil Gibran

Khalil Gibran - The Prophet - Chapter 3

sophiaw — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:53:14 +0000

In this chapter, The Prophet speaks of marriage.

“Love one another but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.”

Khalil Gibran - The Prophet - Chapter 2

sophiaw — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:26:37 +0000

It’s been a while since I read Chapter 1, but for your enjoyment, here is chapter 2. It’s short, but poignant. There will be more soon.

Khalil Gibran - The Prophet - Chapter 1

sophiaw — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:35:13 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving! I felt brave tonight and decided to do a longer reading. I know I’ve mispronounced some words so please forgive me in advance. This is the first chapter of a book I’ve been wanting to read for a long time now. Luckily I found a virtual version of it on the Internet.

There will be more chapters to come, so stay tuned for more!

Feel free to comment if you feel moved to do so.

Was Isn’t

sophiaw — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 05:28:24 +0000

Just a little poem I wrote tonight. I hope you get it. If you’re a visitor of my regular blog, I’m sure you will. Otherwise, for now it’s too late for me to explain.

I Know Who You Are

sophiaw — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:51:21 +0000

I don’t know who the author of this poem is. It is not me, though I wish it were so! If anyone knows who the author is, please let me know. I’m sure it’s one of the mystic poets, perhaps Rumi.

Update: I have figured out who the author of this poem is. It’s Gerald Rhoades and you can find more of his poetry here: http://onetruename.com/gerald.htm