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values paradoxes

Music also embellishes the negative side of religious power and thought. As Henry Thoreau wrote in his book Walden, “Even music may be intoxicating. Such apparently slight causes destroyed Greece and Rome, and will destroy England and America.”2.66 And Thoreau wrote this having never heard of today’s radical rock bands and rap. Music has played an important role in the author’s life. A rock band in High School years provided a social window and true friends. Singing hymns or children’s songs at church brings emotions to the surface and teaches eternal truths. The Mosrite electric guitar with a rainbow finish was traded for a Martin classical guitar in 1988. There are 120 original songs in a notebook which re-teach lessons learned before. For instance, in a time of great personal sorrow the following words were written, which are tied together by a tune: Open My Eyes Please – A Prayer, written 13 February 1998 C1. Open up my eyes to see Help me be who I can be Give me strength to run with glee V1. I’m mostly a bag of salty water With bones to help me stand upright Covered with muscle and somewhat fatter Than wanted, with skin to keep me airtight C2. Give me strength to run with glee Let my heart find a true key Help me be who I can be V2. I’m the father of ten children2.67 Each one perfect in their own sphere They are each a true and loving friend Though not one of them still lives here C3. Help me be who I can be Love me when on bended knee Let my heart find a true key V3. I’m divorced and don’t know why Knowing my mistakes and knowing hers Doesn’t make me not want to try And it doesn’t make up for all the lost years timedex infinite grid -079-