becky waters

Hi Eve,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the people who were directly involved or witnessed this tragic event first hand. I can't begin to really know how you feel, but my heart goes out to you.

Sitting here in Atlanta, theoretically "safe", I go through periodic bouts of uncontrollable sobbing. I grieve for you, for us, for the world. Mixed with this, there is a great sense of frustration at not knowing what to do to help, or having any skills that can be of direct assistance not only to people directly involved, but to all of us who have been emotionally, mentally and spiritually affected by this. There is also an extreme sense of urgency to find out where I fit in - what is my soul's purpose here? Why am I living at this particular time in history, and what do I have to offer to the advancement of humanity?

I believe this is a big wake-up call to America specifically, and also to the World. It certainly puts things in perspective as to what is important! I don't have a TV and my car radio doesn't always work, so I haven't been listening to the fear-based hysteria of the media. What has come across my awareness - from talking to people, bits of news and emails - is that people are seeming to finally get it - we are all one, and that love is the most important thing there is.

As a composer, I have been searching for the best way to honor the people who gave their lives and to honor the souls who agreed to participate on some level in this "wake-up call." Though I've come up with several ideas, nothing feels right yet.

Thank you for giving me this opportunity to share. My tendency is to shut myself off from the world and from other people. I have to keep reminding myself that yes, we are all connected, we are all one. But the first step is reaching out - opening up - to acknowledge the connection. Thank you for being brave enough to do that.

Blessings and Peace,

Becky Waters


	Hi Eve, My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the people who were directly involved or witnessed this tragic event first hand. I can't begin to really know how you feel, but my heart goes out to you. Sitting here in Atlanta, theoretically "safe", I go through periodic bouts of uncontrollable sobbing. I grieve for you, for us, for the world. Mixed with this, there is a great sense of frustration at not knowing what to do to help, or having any skills that can be of direct assistance not only to people directly involved, but to all of us who have been emotionally, mentally and spiritually affected by this. There is also an extreme sense of urgency to find out where I fit in - what is my soul's purpose here? Why am I living at this particular time in history, and what do I have to offer to the advancement of humanity? I believe this is a big wake-up call to America specifically, and also to the World. It certainly puts things in perspective as to what is important! I don't have a TV and my car radio doesn't always work, so I haven't been listening to the fear-based hysteria of the media. What has come across my awareness - from talking to people, bits of news and emails - is that people are seeming to finally get it - we are all one, and that love is the most important thing there is. As a composer, I have been searching for the best way to honor the people who gave their lives and to honor the souls who agreed to participate on some level in this "wake-up call." Though I've come up with several ideas, nothing feels right yet. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to share. My tendency is to shut myself off from the world and from other people. I have to keep reminding myself that yes, we are all connected, we are all one. But the first step is reaching out - opening up - to acknowledge the connection. Thank you for being brave enough to do that. Blessings and Peace, Becky Waters
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