By Michael Avery
This song was inspired by my brother, Gordon’s, generosity. We grew up at a mining camp where our father was superintendent. We were fairly poor, but didn’t realize it since everyone around us was fishing out of the same boat.
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This song is a heartfelt exploration of love in its many forms—tender, enduring, and deeply human. Through poetic imagery and a gentle, reflective tone, it traces the emotional arc of love from whispered beginnings to unwavering bonds.
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By Michael Avery
“Be the one who chooses love above all else.”
A short while after writing that line in the song, “Be the One,” I received word that a teammate from Linfield with whom I had played baseball was in hospice.
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Since ancient times, mystics and seekers have spoken of a sacred sound—a living melody that flows through all of existence. Some describe it as celestial music, a subtle current of energy that calls the soul homeward. It is said that those who listen deeply may hear it as a whisper in the wind, a distant hum, or a chorus of unseen harmonies.
Song of the Soul is inspired by this idea—the notion that beyond the noise of everyday life, there exists a sound that nourishes, uplifts, and connects us to something greater than ourselves. This song is an invitation to listen—not just with the ears, but with the heart—to the music that has always been playing within.
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By Michael Avery
I had written most of the words to “The Way of the Shaman” when a friend, Suzie Reeb, related a past-life memory of being a shaman in the area of Utah where the Anasazi once thrived. Her comments were a confirmation that the song, when finished, would touch the lives of others who had served life in such a way.
Suzie said the video brought back memories of joyful service. My favorite images in the video are accompanied by the words: “It’s all about love.” Please enjoy and share.
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By Michael Avery
Flying dreams, astral travels, journeys of Soul beyond this physical realm—if you’ve experienced any of these, you probably remember the feeling of freedom, joy, and wonder that accompanied you on these sojourns beyond the normal, mundane world.
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The Heart (or Heart Center) can be a reliable connection to Soul within, to spiritual guidance. This song narrates some of the common challenges we face in life, such as when things go wrong no matter what we do, or dealing with self doubt, or criticism. The lyrics remind us to listen to the heart, trust the heart, believe in the heart. This song is sung in a way that can evoke deep and supportive feelings.
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By Michael Avery
2025 promises to be a year of great change. Yes, a tough year in some respects, but huge improvements in many areas. At least that’s what I’m expecting.
The title of the song embedded below hints at what most of us are feelin’ in our bones. If the changes bring us a greater capacity to love, we should embrace 2025 with open arms and grateful hearts.
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Poets and singers have written about the theme of the need to make love real by giving it away. Perhaps this is especially true for unconditional or spiritual love. For love can be so much more when it is not restricted to a private, individual experience, but something that enhances our connections and relationships with others. Keeping love contained within oneself diminishes its transformative potential.
By freely giving love, we allow it to circulate and grow, rather than restricting it. The more love is shared, the more real and meaningful it becomes in our lives and communities.
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By Michael Avery
“In Lak’ech Ala K’in,” often shortened to “In Lak’ech,” is a greeting derived from the Mayan philosophy of unity and the interconnectedness of all things. The phrase translates to “I am you, and you are me,” or “You are a reflection of myself.” Often the right hand is placed over the heart at this exchange.