I love the warm, summer breeze
— The way the air moves and rustles in the trees.
The interplay of light and shadow on the ground
Reminds me of something.
Sunlight dancing on a rock,
And all of us lifeforms moving ‘round on top,
And what are we here for? It’s a mystery to me.
What would you tell me?
Freedom,
Wisdom,
Here in the Garden while it’s happening.
I see it with my eyes.
I see it with my eyes.
Simple thoughts give me energy,
And fill my brain with curiosities.
Like what are these faces for, and am I really always
Behind one?
Freedom,
Wisdom,
Here in the Garden while it’s happening.
I see it with my eyes.
I see it with my eyes.
I get to practice going out on a limb.
I’m a monkey on a swing,
And what riches I find, I know I can bring.
Freedom,
Wisdom,
Here in the Garden while it’s happening.
I see it with my eyes.
I see it with my eyes.
from Gratitude World,
released November 1, 2012
drums: Moises Padilla
bass: Jeff Eason
violins: Chara Hokama, Melanie Wong
viola: Meagan Peeples
cello: Leanne Riddle
producer: Peter Fosso
strings arranged by: Daniel J. Miller
recording engineer: Scott Ross
mastering: Steve Hall, Future Disc Mastering
performed by Alek Vila, Ⓟ2012 Racing Heart Records
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