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New Beautiful, Awesome, Healing Music From Paul Searles – The Soft Lights…

The Soft Lights is a new project from Australian composer Paul Searles.

I’ve known Paul since Uni, (30 Years). During this time Paul was the keyboard player of Sydney funk band Skunkhour, he has scored films (James Cameron, Glen Goei), theatre (Wild Rice, Bangarra, Belvoir), made films (AFI/FTO director grants), won writing awards (NYC Midnight, Theatreworks) and played keyboards for well-known artists (Jenny Morris, The Reels, The Sleepy Jackson, Jimmy Barnes). He began his career in architecture.

Paul is currently in-house composer at The Gunnery in Singapore.

Paul says:

This album deals with a few years of grief and trauma in a beautiful and gentle way, featuring strings from members of the Australian Chamber orchestra.

Have a listen it’s beautiful…

The Soft Lights

The Soft Lights – Paul Searles

https://thesoftlights.com/

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Be careful with this new music. I’ve been listening to BROKEN on loop for hours. Facebook #zylascope @GeoffWilliams says that I posted about Paul’s new song at 9:50 pm. It’s now 12:30 pm. So over 2 and a half hours and I love it. I don’t know how I can turn it off. Let’s see what happens. Will I wake up dead, having fallen asleep at my Torvalds-style stand-up DAW and being lobotomized by my headphones? We’ll just have to wait and see. You’ve been warned. I thought music was a healthy addiction. If I live, I can always go back to smoking. 

Paul sings on these songs. He told me once that he didn’t think he was a very good singer but decided that since he had played most of the instruments on his compositions that he could try singing them himself.

Why not! Hey even I can sing these days Paul, with Autotune 🙂

But after hearing the song many times, I conclude that no other voice would suit the instrumental side of the song like your voice Paul. Well done. Let us know more!

 

Article written by Geoff Williams. This is not a paid promotion but I  am hoping that Paul sends me a few copies on CD or Vinyl that I can give away on my website. and I’m hoping he gets a Platinum disk. He won a gold one for a Skunkhour song. Skunkhour were an awesome Australian band. It’s great to find that its members are still making great music.

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Paul Searles Releases New Album ‘The Soft Lights’ – A Must-Listen Experience!

Attention music lovers! Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of Paul Searles, from the iconic Australian funk rock band. Paul Searles, a former member of the band, Skunkhour is making a remarkable comeback with his latest album, ‘The Soft Lights.’ This highly anticipated release promises to be a beautiful blend of soulful melodies, infectious grooves, and heartfelt lyrics that will resonate with listeners of all ages.

 

Paul Searles’s journey with Skunkhour began in Sydney back in 1991, where they quickly gained recognition for their unique fusion of funk, rock, and rap. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1993, showcased their infectious energy and garnered them a dedicated fan base. Over the years, the band continued to evolve, experimenting with their sound and captivating audiences with each new release.

 

‘The Soft Lights’ marks a triumphant return for Paul Searles after a long hiatus. The album builds upon their signature sound while exploring new musical territories. With Paul Searles at the helm, this album delivers a collection of songs that are both nostalgic and refreshing. From the mesmerizing grooves of “Weightlessness” to the introspective lyrics of “Home,” each track invites listeners on a sonic journey that is as emotional as it is catchy.

 

What sets Paul Searles apart is his ability to create music that transcends genres and resonates with a wide range of listeners. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering his music for the first time, ‘The Soft Lights’ promises to be a captivating experience. The new band’s lineup has infectious energy and undeniable talent shine through in every note, leaving you craving more.

Paul Searles’s music has always been known for its ability to bring people together, and ‘The Soft Lights’ is no exception. The album tackles universal themes of love, self-discovery, and the human experience, making it relatable to audiences of all backgrounds. Whether you’re a teenager navigating the complexities of life or an adult seeking solace in music, this album will speak to your soul.

 

So mark your calendars and get ready to be swept away by the mesmerizing sounds of Paul Searles’s ‘The Soft Lights.’ Whether you’re driving in your car, relaxing at home, or dancing the night away, this album is the perfect companion for any occasion. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary musical journey – join Paul on his triumphant return and experience the magic for yourself.

 

‘The Soft Lights’ is now available on all major streaming platforms, so make sure to add it to your playlist today. Stay tuned for upcoming tour dates and be sure to catch Paul Searles live for an unforgettable night of music and celebration. Get ready to groove to the infectious beats, sing along to the heartfelt lyrics, and let the soft lights of Paul Searles illuminate your soul.

 

Paul Searles is back, and they’re here to remind us all why we fell in love with their music in the first place. Let the ‘The Soft Lights’ guide you on a musical journey that will leave you inspired, moved, and eager for more. It’s time to turn up the volume, let loose, and embrace the magic of Paul Searles once again.

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Meditation Retreats – A Viable Alternative Of Love, Peace And Happiness

For the unprepared, life will always deal you a bad card. That is just life. Even so, what we see as “bad cards” are nothing but makings of our own mindsets. What some see as hopeless situations, others will see as an opportunity for growth. If you are of the former, you can begin to change your perspective by involving yourself with the programs at meditation retreats. Meditation retreats are set up by experienced and established meditation teachers. The purpose of meditation retreats is to impart knowledge and skills in the art and practice of meditation to willing and sincere students. Z Meditation is a meditation center who offers meditation retreats several times a year in India, and elsewhere.

The most desirable state of man is to live in love, peace and happiness. This state of being encourages the clear thinking necessary for tackling the issues of life. In addition, a calm mind will also be a catalyst for good physical health and as a resisting factor to common and serious ailments. When you examine yourself, and most others around you, however, you will find people living in a state of extreme restlessness and agitations. These are as a cause of predetermined conditionings, which determine how we react to situations and events. Society, family and friends have given us a script to act out. When the acting does not yield the desired effects, restlessness and agitation occur. Meditation retreats go to the core of these wrong beliefs, seeking to help us free our minds from self-made bondage.

Z Meditation offers meditation retreats where the craft of Deep Deconditioning Inquiry is taught. This inquiry helps us to dig up and root out these societal and other conditionings, leaving a clear mind that is non-expectant and non-demanding. This new state of awareness does not mean you will be living as one in a cave. Rather, the clarity with which you can think, and not dream, will enable you to find solutions quickly and efficiently to the challenges you face.

Meditation retreats are nothing of the obscure. Meditation has been practiced for centuries in most parts of the world, rooted in religious practice. In India, the practice of meditation is mostly related to the ancient Buddhist practices. The meditation retreats organized by Z Meditation, however, have no religious connotation whatsoever, being open to people from any base of faith.

Meditation retreats may also be seen as a form of holiday destination, albeit one with practical advantages. Moreover, meditation retreats as a vacation alternative will cost you a fraction of what you may have to part with at other regular holiday retreats.

For those who wish to return to their center, love, peace, and happiness – meditation retreats provide a viable alternative. The process of learning is simple and merely requires a sincerity and commitment. Remarkable progress has been observed in students within just a few days of the practice.

The peace and joy of the heart open the door for everything else.

Lily Candice is regular article writer for Meditation Retreats at Z Meditation in India

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Family Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery – How to “Let Go” to Regain Your Own Peace of Mind

What are you afraid of? Fear and anxiety are part and parcel of daily life with familial addiction. Fear is a paintbrush that colors almost all aspects of family life. Some fears are easily recognizable in an addicted family: “What if he gets arrested?” “When am I going to get the call in the middle of the night saying that she has died in a drunk driving wreck?” “I never know when I write a check if there will be any money in the bank to cover it.” “He may decide that he wants to change careers again for the third time this year.”

Family members experience a variety of fears living in an addicted system. All kinds of survival roles and behaviors develop to attempt to minimize the fear, anxiety, and general pain of not knowing what will happen next, and to deal with the dysfunction happening in the present. With so much turmoil going on, it is no surprise that family members feel compelled to establish some kind of control.

The need for control becomes compulsive. The more the persistent attempts to recover or maintain control, the more the emotional discomfort increases, rather than decreases. When family members are instructed to “let go of control”, it usually initially makes no sense to them. If they don’t have control, (or at least try to), who will?

They work extremely hard pursuing an illusion of control. Every time they think that they have figured out something that will work to minimize the drinking or the detrimental consequences of the drinking, it won’t work the next time they attempt it. They keep trying the same things over and over, not being able to believe that letting go, would actually reduce their emotional turmoil rather than increasing it.

Letting go of the drive to manage others is a notion that may initially be incomprehensible. When you think about your previous attempts to stage-manage not only the lives of your family members and the real affect of your efforts, you can identify that your efforts do not work – with predictability and consistency.

Attempts to remain in control of the details and events of one’s life and environment are about trying to manage anxiety and trying to solve problems. It is very difficult to solve the problems that belong to someone other than yourself. You typically will not get much cooperation.

While there seems to be a contradictory relationship between “letting go” and empowerment, if you are compulsively trying to resolve the problems that do not belong to you, you will not have the time and energy to solve the problems that are your responsibility. One of the things learned in the twelve step recovery program for family members of alcoholics is that faith in a “power greater than yourself” helps to abolish the fear, while you are practicing “letting go” of others.

The actual mechanics of how to let go is somewhat more illusive. “Letting go” is not the same thing as detachment with anger or “emotional cutoff.” “Letting go with love” involves accepting the reality that you actually don’t have authority over others’ feelings, decisions, and behavior. It involves giving up responsibility for others’ business. Letting go allows others the dignity to assume responsibility for their own lives. Giving up the illusion of control of others empowers family members to decide how they can genuinely live their lives in the fullest way possible.

For a beginning effort to let go, first identify the ways in the past, that you have tried to assert control over your significant other.  Identify exactly how those attempts have not worked over time, consistently.  Identify the negative consequences of those efforts on your own life. To continue your efforts in letting go, when you feel compelled to step in, ask yourself, “Whose business is this?” If it’s not your business, stay out of it. If you answer yourself, “It is my business because his/her behavior affects me”, then identify where your power and your responsibilities lie. Then, take custody of your own responsibilities in the situation.

How do you know that you are letting go? You don’t spend your day worrying about what someone else is doing or not doing. You don’t step in to solve someone else’s problems, then feel compelled to sell the solution to them. You don’t spend your energy trying to determine out how you can take charge of your own needs after you have used all your resources taking control of someone who should be taking care of themselves. You find that you often have serenity even amidst the presence of life’s ups and downs and problems.

Dr. Peggy L. Ferguson, Ph.D., LADC, LMFT, Marriage/Family Therapist and Alcohol/Drug Counselor. http://www.peggyferguson.com

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Finding Inner Peace through Meditation

Meditation is a relaxation technique which has been performed by a lot of people from all over the world. Still, it is gaining more and more popularity due to its many benefits. One of these benefits is the improvement of focus and clarity. With such benefits, a person can finish his daily tasks without undergoing a lot of stress.

Meditation can also help prevent different problems such as cardiovascular disease, autoimmune problems, depression, digestive problems, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, obesity and more. It also helps people recover faster from illnesses, surgery or trauma.

However, these are not the only reasons as to why this relaxation technique is gaining much of its popularity. Many people learn meditation not only for the welfare of their mind and body, but also for spiritual purposes as well.

Finding inner peace is what many people are concerned of. Although finding inner peace is the hardest thing to do, it is worth all the effort. This is due to the fact that no book or article can give you all the answers to help you achieve inner peace. However, with proper meditation, inner peace can be attained.

Meditating properly means clearing a place, where you plan to meditate, of all the clutters and dirt. Many meditation experts believed that the cleanliness and orderliness of a place can affect your meditation. A clean and organized place can help you think clearly and focus more on this activity.

It is also best to find the right time to meditate. Although you can meditate anywhere and at any time, it is still best to find 2 appropriate times for this activity.

Most experts believe that meditating during early mornings and during evenings before going to sleep or eating dinner, are the more effective times for meditation.

This is mainly due to the fact that most people in your home are still sleeping or are still asleep. Thus, no one will be around to bother you. Another reason for this is that during early morning and during evenings, the environment is usually calm.

But the most important part in finding inner peace through meditation is to be patient. Always bear in mind that finding inner peace doesn’t happen overnight. It will take some time before you can achieve this status.

Now, to learn more about meditation and how it can help you find inner peace, you can go to www.meditation-music.com.au or www.meditate.com.au

The author is a health care specialist that deals studies on the subject of alternative medicine.

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