The Intention Behind the Music

I think that’s a great phrase because it’s the intention that truly matters. Goldman’s writing on intention speaks to that connection between the sound and the intention behind it.

What is more powerful than intention itself? I think of it as energy. What we choose to do with it can create something or tear something down.

My intention today is to slow down and truly enjoy this morning shower of rain. It’s a rare occurrence here in Arizona, and I live on my computer. I truly live on my computer. It’s very unhealthy, but today I said, “Not this morning. I’m not working this morning.”

I’ve been building and building and building and building. I need to stop, breathe, and just be in the moment. Just live.

So this morning, I’m slowing down and enjoying every sip of my coffee. In fact, I may brew more, open all the windows, let the breeze in, and hear the rain from every angle of the house.

It’s a beautiful, quiet morning. I love how the rain slows everything down. Such a perfect day to sit here and share what’s on my mind.

That’s my intention: slow down, be present, and share my truth through words.

I’m not the best writer, speaker, or communicator. Sometimes I feel like I communicate better through music because it’s a true representation of my spirit and how I feel.

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What Goes Into a Recording

For me, you share a piece of yourself and leave a piece of yourself behind with everything you do.

What’s interesting about music, as with video, is that you’re capturing a moment in time. When that single note is played, I believe something of what you’re thinking and feeling in that moment goes into it. A recording holds something of you.

That’s why the intention behind each note, and your awareness of your thoughts and feelings, matter so much to me when writing music with the purpose of providing space for healing to occur.

I don’t think I can intentionally put something negative into a recording and then say, “Here, this is holding space for you to find peace within and heal.” For me, that’s oil and water.

That awareness has been one of the most amazing parts of the Anaamaly project. Writing music for this specific purpose creates a really deep connection with myself, with spirit, and with the present moment.

Regardless of the frequency, I believe the intention is what gives it that power and energy.

Getting Into That Space

So how do you get into the right state of mind when creating this type of music?

That’s a good question, and the answer is slightly different for each of us.

I do my best not to bring negative energy into a session, but that’s easier said than done. As I mentioned in another post, writing music is also an escape for me—a vacation from the troubles and challenges of the world.

So how do I leave those troubles outside the session when they might be part of the reason I’m there?

I don’t think it means I have to arrive feeling perfectly peaceful. It’s okay to come into that space with something weighing on me. The first win is allowing myself to enter that space of creativity. Now that I’m there, I can give myself a moment to settle into it.

Maybe it’s a hot cup of tea to help calm your spirit. Maybe it’s a prayer, a mantra, incense, a mudra, a bit of yoga or stretching, or a few minutes of meditation. A ritual that helps put you in that creative space.

For me, it’s certainly the cup of tea. A few rounds of breathing if I really need to shift my energy before creating. I also give thanks.

Thank you for this moment. Thank you for the ability to create and share what I love. Thank you for giving me the ability to help others through music.

I pray for guidance and to be present and connected to the moment. That helps set the foundation for a positive session.

Staying With the Intention

From there, my job is to stay aware of my energy as I’m creating.

May this piece of music offer space for healing. May it offer a way to relax, rest, find sleep, release, and let go of thoughts or energy that may be troubling you.

Whatever the intention is, that’s where I try to keep my focus throughout the creation of the song. Each note becomes part of that intention.

That’s what takes the creation to the next level, in my opinion. I believe you can hear and feel the difference. That sense of, “This is real music, written by a real person with real feelings. There’s something authentic here. I can feel it.”

That’s the quality I want to keep bringing to the music.

I hope this little bit of insight helps you find your own way to be more intentional with the music you create, or with any of the projects you create and share with the world.

Wishing you well.

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