Women's Singing Circle Songs

When we forgive ourselves and others, we set ourselves free. This song arrived in my life near Valentine's Day and my Birthday. I always like to tune in to forgiveness as an act of self-love in February, and this year, I was blessed with a song. May it invite you to set yourself a little more free! Lyrics: I forgive myself For all the things, I did and did not do to cause me pain. I forgive myself...

When we forgive ourselves and others, we set ourselves free. This song arrived in my life near Valentine's Day and my Birthday. I always like to tune in to forgiveness as an act of self-love in February, and this year, I was blessed with a song. May it invite you to set yourself a little more free! Lyrics: I forgive myself For all the things, I did and did not do to cause me pain. I forgive myself...

When we forgive ourselves and others, we set ourselves free. This song arrived in my life near Valentine's Day and my Birthday. I always like to tune in to forgiveness as an act of self-love in February, and this year, I was blessed with a song. May it invite you to set yourself a little more free! Lyrics: I forgive myself For all the things, I did and did not do to cause me pain. I forgive myself...

When we forgive ourselves and others, we set ourselves free. This song arrived in my life near Valentine's Day and my Birthday. I always like to tune in to forgiveness as an act of self-love in February, and this year, I was blessed with a song. May it invite you to set yourself a little more free! Lyrics: I forgive myself For all the things, I did and did not do to cause me pain. I forgive myself...

Inspired by a Continuum Movement practice led by Beth Riley. Awakening the rivers of love and kindness within. Lyrics: A river of kindness flows through me Undulating her way to the sea Surrendering to loves embrace Held within the arms of grace https://heatherhoustonmusic.com © Heather Houston 01/2021 All rights reserved

I offer this chant as a powerful practice of presencing. In the dark, difficult, and uncertain times, one of the most powerful tools I’ve found is to chant mantra. Mantra, that which protects the mind, helps us to enter into a one-pointed concentration, thus quieting the looping stories and the fears. Choose one part and stick to it throughout, and notice how you feel afterward. This is also a bea...

An elegant, mystical, circular song flowed through me for the Winter Solstice of 2020, inviting us to trust the wisdom of our own hearts. Enjoy! Sung here in the Key of B flat (if you use a Shruti) The singing bowl is in D You are welcome to share this song with others. Recording is not permitted. Thank you. Lyrics: The answer lies within me Deep within my heart The wisdom I am seeking Divine love...

Bring Me Little Water Sylvie by Lead Belly Sung here in the Key of C When performing this song, Lead Belly would often tell his audiences that the song was about his uncle Bob Ledbetter, who worked out on the fields plowing the soil. When he got thirsty, he would call for his wife, Sylvie, to bring him some water. This song is in the public domain. Lyrics: Bring me little water Sylvie Bring me lit...

This song sang itself through me right after I jumped in the San Joaquin River at Mono Hot Springs! What a gift! It can be sung in a round as well! Lyrics: Ice cold Cleansing my soul River you purify Cold skin Here we begin To loosen the knots that tie Letting go Surrendering to the flow © Heather Houston 2020 All rights reserved

A Navajo prayer, put to music by Gregg Smith. Made popular by Libana. This is a sweet round with a big vocal range. Be sure that you are nice and warmed up before you sing it. Lyrics: Now I walk in beauty Beauty is before me Beauty is behind me Above and below me

This song came through shortly after we were sheltered in place. I was feeling very afraid and confused and devastated by it all. In a state of panic, I remembered that the most powerful, calming thing I can do is to call myself into the present moment. And I just started singing, and this is what moved through me... Part 1 Right here now, in this present moment Right here now, I am singing Right...

This song came through shortly after we were sheltered in place. I was feeling very afraid and confused and devastated by it all. In a state of panic, I remembered that the most powerful, calming thing I can do is to call myself into the present moment. And I just started singing, and this is what moved through me... Part 1 Right here now, in this present moment Right here now, I am singing Right...

This song came through shortly after we were sheltered in place. I was feeling very afraid and confused and devastated by it all. In a state of panic, I remembered that the most powerful, calming thing I can do is to call myself into the present moment. And I just started singing, and this is what moved through me... Part 1 Right here now, in this present moment Right here now, I am singing Right...

This song came through shortly after we were sheltered in place. I was feeling very afraid and confused and devastated by it all. In a state of panic, I remembered that the most powerful, calming thing I can do is to call myself into the present moment. And I just started singing, and this is what moved through me... Part 1 Right here now, in this present moment Right here now, I am singing Right...

This song came through shortly after we were sheltered in place. I was feeling very afraid and confused and devastated by it all. In a state of panic, I remembered that the most powerful, calming thing I can do is to call myself into the present moment. And I just started singing, and this is what moved through me... Part 1 Right here now, in this present moment Right here now, I am singing Right...

This song came through shortly after we were sheltered in place. I was feeling very afraid and confused and devastated by it all. In a state of panic, I remembered that the most powerful, calming thing I can do is to call myself into the present moment. And I just started singing, and this is what moved through me... Part 1 Right here now, in this present moment Right here now, I am singing Right...

The World We Want to See - High Harmony by Heather Houston

The World We Want to See - Low Voice Melody by Heather Houston

The World We Want to See - Mid Range Harmony by Heather Houston

As we continue to navigate our way in these confounding times, I find it helpful to make requests like: "Show me what is mine to do. Truly mine, not anyone else's. Please continue revealing to me my own unique path. How can I share my gifts? How can I best be of service to my community?" You are welcome to sing and share this song. You will need permission to record. Lyrics: Show me what is mine t...

Bright Morning Stars - An Appalachian Folk Tune Sung here in the Key of F Bright morning stars are rising Bright morning stars are rising Bright morning stars are rising Day is a'breaking In my soul Oh where are our dear fathers? Oh where are our dear fathers? They are down in the valley a'praying Day is a'breaking In my soul Oh where are our dear mothers? Oh where are our dear mothers? They have...

La Mar Estaba Serena - A Folk Tune La mar estaba serena Serena estaba la mar (repeat) Translation: The sea was calm/serene Calm/serene was the sea

Sung here in the key of B flat Shiva is a Hindu God, destroyer who ends the cycle of time which, in turn, begins a new Creation. At the highest level, Lord Shiva is regarded as limitless, formless,transcendent, and unchanging. This chant reminds us that Shiva (the energy of destruction and regeneration) is always accompanied by the eternal Mother of the Universe. Lyrics: Sa Amba Sada Shiva Sa Amba...

A song for these times... we are transforming before our own eyes... let's stay awake, do the deep work, have the hard conversations, activate, dream, imagine, vision and create the world we want to live in. Lyrics: We are creating the world we wanna see We are creating the world we wanna see We are creating the world we wanna be We're calling ourselves to believe We're calling ourselves to be fre...

A tribute to our beautiful Mother Earth. This one flowed through on a warm Spring day with the energy of gratitude in my heart! Sung in a round. Lyrics: Oh Mama Gaia Oh Mama Gaia Oh Mama Gaia We sing our praise to you!