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What is the backstory to my new Christmas song?

Why did I entitle it My Christmas Waltz?

Where does our indifference towards one another come from and how does Christmas address it?

Just as Jesus came low to a manger to be near, how do we continue to press into God's presence today? 

How many parallels can you find in the song that pertain to God's redemption plan?

Just a few questions you will have answered by tuning into this episode of Cindy Palin Music & Words.

Scripture covered: John 3:16, Phil. 2:7, Luke 22:42

Keep watch for the sheet music in the days to come.

Merry Christmas every heart!

Cindy Palin

God is Near from Christmas Hope Album

available on www.newcindypalin.com, scroll to the bottom of the first page and click on Albums

Real experiences that inspired this song, and pause to ponder those who are facing struggles this year at Christmas time.

A great big thank you to Craig Learmont for his production on the album, and piano interpretation.

Melody following writing strategy, and an invitation for you to write a Christmas song.

Original story found at: https://www.newcindypalin.com/post/god-is-near

I welcome your ideas and discussion at newcindypalin@gmail.com

Many thanks to organizations like the Mustard Seed, serving the community all year-'round.

As we celebrate the Christmas Story let us remember the baby Jesus and his struggles and sacrifice. 

Let us find hope in knowing we are not alone.

God is near.

Everyone wants change in some way or another, and there are plenty of workshops and programs that facilitate change.

Where do we look for inner change that is long-lasting, even eternal?

"Changed Forever" visits several important characters in the Christmas Story, 

and how God's loving presence approaches them, and how they respond.

There is a suggested writing exercise included in this episode.

"Changed Forever" on the album "Christmas Hope."

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Composition and Vocals: Cindy Palin

Production: Craig Learmont

This new but brief season focuses on songwriting at Christmas time.

The featured song in this episode is: Help Yourself to My Life and is an exercise on how to tell the Christmas story in a fresh way.

Lyrics posts of this song are available on http://www.instagram.com/cindypalin/, as well as http://www.facebook.com/CindyPalinWriter

as well as http://www.newcindypalin.com/blog

Scripture passages discussed are Luke 2, and Matthew 17:20.

Three stanzas are compared. Rhyme, syllables, melody writing, intervals, vowels, shaping, score, lyricist, composer, and bridge elements are discussed.

Cindy suggests you have the lyrics open during the discussion to have a visual understanding as well, but not if you're driving:)

Biblical Wonder followed by Hope: 

The Exodus Story, the Book of Exodus, 

The Christmas Story, Luke Chapter Two, 

and the Easter Story. I really enjoyed reading about the different passages regarding Easter notated by Rachel on her site:

https://rachelwojo.com/read-easter-story-bible/

and my personal story one winter night.

One More Miracle found at https://www.newcindypalin.com/cindypalinmusic

I also have an accompaniment track available on my website for my entire Christmas Album.

Christmas Hope Album at https://www.newcindypalin.com/cindypalinmusic

Snowflake Bentley by Jaqueline Briggs Martin, available on amazon

Snowflakes in Photographs Illustrated by W. A. Bentley, available on amazon

Issue 48 Wonder - Article "Songs and in the darkness, God communicates hope in unexpected ways." by Cindy Palin

https://loveismoving.ca/2021/11/04/songs-and-in-the-darkness/

www.newcindypalin.com

for To Willow's House for Tea and Willow's Lullaby, as well as the accompanying songs and sheet music

Fruits of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22, 23

Seeds planted - Jeremiah 17:8

Song: All that is Grass, inspired by - Psalms 103:15, and recorded on Album "My Heart's Lament" available on website under albums:

www.newcindypalin.com/cindypalinmusic

New Project: When Gran Got Sick - not published yet

God will never leave us or forsake us - Deuteronomy 31:8

The Lord's Prayer - Matthew 6:9 - 13, my special musical version can be requested, and a digital file is available for purchase

Special Prayers to pray for children, and insert their names in the text - try Philippians 2, subtitle Shine Like Stars

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With joy,

Cindy Palin

New Children's Book Project and the Processes involved.

Recap: 

Illustrator Danielle Lemay www.instagram.com/dan.eye.elle

Sharing insight on grief Rebecca Orr www.instagram.com/rebecca.jm.orr

Talking Publishing with Tandy Balson www.timewithtandy.com

In this EPISODE: Find out about my musical roots, and the evolution of music and story merging into my recent exercise of scoring a soundtrack for my new children's book project.

Follow me on www.instagram.com/cindypalin for Monday's Podcast announcements, Tuesday's Tunes, Wednesday's reveals, Thursday's loveismoving.ca, and Friday's blogging www.newcindypalin.com

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TANDY'S INFO:

www.timewithtandy.com

tandy@timewithtandy.com

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Tandy's books available:

www.amazon.ca

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Carstairs Artisan Market, 104-10 Ave., Carstairs, AB.

Homegrown House & Pantry, 354 First Ave. N.W., Airdrie, AB.

Better Books & Bibles, 636-16th Ave. N.W., Calgary, AB.

Grace Baptist Church, 1009 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie, AB.

PUBLISHING LINKS:

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www.smashwords.com

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NATIONAL WRITING GROUP:

www.inscribe.org

QUOTE by John Bingham 

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BOOK GIVE AWAY INSTRUCTIONS: To qualify please do the following...

(Two books to give away, by Tandy Balson: 1. Inspirations from the Everyday, and 2. Dragon Flies, SnowDrifts and Spice Cake)

1. Follow both Cindy Palin and Tandy Balson on Facebook

1. subscribe to Cindy Palin Music & Words on Anchor.fm by Spotify

2. Follow at www.instagram.com/cindypalin

3. Message Cindy through Instagram or Facebook the final word to Tandy's closing quote.

One winner per book, and winners will be contacted and delivery instructions discussed.

Cindy Palin Music & Words, celebrating everyday people through song and story.

Whether you are new to my show or an old friend becoming a regular supporter is as easy as visiting my website www.newcindypalin.com/shop and purchasing a tune, album or book. Your support makes our time together possible. 

Grief Talk with Rebecca Orr, Part I and Part II, are a must for those needing to hear they are not alone, and for the friends, neighbours and family wanting to be educated further. Be sure to visit Grief Talk in its entirety, and take notes. I have learned so much. Thank you Rebecca!

Rebecca Orr's Links as discussed on the show

A Widow's Awakening by Maryanne Pope

https://www.amazon.ca/Widows-Awakening-Maryanne-Pope/dp/0981064302

Threads of Life

http://www.threadsoflife.ca/

Rebecca's Email: 

rebeccaorr26@yahoo.ca

Rascal Flats, "God Bless the Broken Road"

https://www.rascalflatts.com/

Casting Crowns

https://www.castingcrowns.com/

Saint Makeup Artist

https://www.saintcosmetics.com/

Thank you Rebecca for sharing about your grief journey with us.

https://www.amazon.ca/Widows-Awakening-Maryanne-Pope/dp/0981064302

https://twitter.com/rebeccaorr26

https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.jm.orr/

https://www.facebook.com/caitlinsmom

email: rebeccaorr26@yahoo.ca

https://threadsoflife.ca/

Cindy Palin

www.newcindypalin.com

Talking about stressors significant to today's current events, and how to establish healthy boundaries according to our mental capacity.

Music titles: So That We Might Live, Wash Away This Man, and To Save One Soul, recorded in 2000 on Psalms for my King album.

website link to other Cindy Palin originals:  www.newcindypalin.com

The Lord's Prayer - Matthew chapter 6:9-13

Review of Wednesday's Reveal - Our Main Character Milly.

Discussion about title: When Grandma Got Sick.

Suggestions for new title, which may suit Milly's character more: When Gran Got Sick.

What names do you have for your Grandparents and why? Cindy and Danielle would love to hear from you.

Audience participation in crafting a title is welcome. Contact Cindy at newcindypalin@gmail.com or vote on instagram

Visit Artist and Illustrator Danielle's new space on instagram dan.eye.elle for more information as we unfold this new project.

For further information on grief tools learned through Lightuniversity.com, email Cindy Palin.

Wednesday's Reveal this week will be a profile picture of Artist and Illustrator Danielle Lemay.

New book project and links you will want to visit:

https://www.newcindypalin.com/post/new-children-s-book-on-illness-and-grief

https://www.instagram.com/CindyPalin/

https://www.facebook.com/CindyPalinWriter

Watch mid-week for the main character's debut

Tune in next week for the theme of the book, and possible title. Perhaps our audience can help?

Historically lullabies are written in minor keys and contain sad and scary content, but that doesn't have to be what you sing or read to your child before bed. We can choose the words we want to soothe our children with, and taking words right from the book of Jeremiah is what I did. Listen to the story first, and then sing along. The book is available for purchase on my website if you wish to turn pages along with the podcast. Just visit my shop at www.newcindypalin.com. The song is also available there.

Check with your local Canadian bookstore to see if they have it on their shelf, or ask them to order it in.

Willow's Lullaby, Written by Cindy Palin, Illustrated by Desiree Abt-Tomkow, and published by Word Alive Press.

Available at Pandora's Boox and Tea, Olds, Alberta, Kennedy's Parables Red Deer, Better Books and Bibles, Calgary, and ....www.amazon.ca

Our children are going to meet up with difficulties in life. Rather than be fearful, or 'cause them anxiety, we can plant seeds of truth in their hearts to equip them for their future.

"The Kindness Seed" was inspired by our grandchildren and some of the difficulties they have already encountered at pre-school, kindergarten, and school. This story is not an exhaustive lesson on kindness, but an attempt to plant a seed.

Consider these thoughts further...

The Parable of the Sower, found in Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.

How do we cultivate good soil in our children's hearts, so the seed will take root and grow?

How do we, together, hear the Word and understand it?

Why is there so much repetition in this story?

Repetition in this instance creates a rhythm, helps memory, helps develop reading skills further.

Someday in the near future I would love to have this story illustrated and available in e-book and print format. I have fun imagining how the seed of kindness is planted in the children's hearts before they go to school. I try an imagine what the seed looks like. I delight in developing the story further in my mind. Have your child send me their version of what the seed of kindness looks like. 

Cindy Palin

newcindypalin@gmail.com

How one family separated from one another this year, coped by using their imagination, story telling and the MAIL!

Laughter and fun for the whole family. Sure to become a favourite on your podcast channel!

Hear about what inspired the story.

Listen to Cindy's narration, music and special sound effects.

Books available at Pandora's Boox and Tea, Kennedy's Parables Red Deer, Better Books & Bibles Calgary, amazon.ca, and order from any bookstore in your location.

Published by Word Alive Press.

Written by Cindy Palin

Illustrated by Desiree Abt-Tomkow

*Watch for "To Willow's House for Tea" as part of Olds Municipal Library Story Walk in Uptowne Olds, this summer, 2021.

Processing our Anger through writing, music and prayer.

Scripture: Psalm 130 is mentioned (vengeance Psalm)

The Faith Keeper and song "My Peace Flag's for Sale" available on www.newcindypalin.com

July issue of Love is Moving Magazine @ loveismoving.ca, where I write more in depth about absence of peace, and expressing our anger to God and others.

Struggle, suffering and risk, and our need for Christ in all things.

A break down of the chorus lyrics to share what Christ's leadership means to me.

Scripture: John 16:33

Mentioned: Love is Moving Magazine Issue 44, A Leader's First Response Amid a Global Crisis

Stay tuned for an upcoming issue of Love is Moving Magazine and the song My Peace Flag's For Sale - soon.

Anxiety and Stress? What's your thought life like and where are those thoughts coming from?

Is the answer balance or truth (John 14:6), and what does scripture tell us to think on? Philippians 4:8

Is the "old revelation" relevant for today and tomorrow? You bet it is:)

Lead sheet to Old Revelation ©2020 available on www.newcindypalin.com

Writing for an event.

Exploring melody, lyric writing, and song structure.

Advocacy elements in lyrics and Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

RDC Music program rdc.ab.ca

Visit Cindy on instagram, facebook or twitter, send email or visit newcindypalin.com

Client Advocacy, listening and empathizing - not judgment and punishment.

Continual prayer and hope inspired by the Comforter, the Holy Spirit.

Scripture: John 3:17, Romans 8:26-27

When listening to "The Spirit Knows Your Name", what stories come to mind for you? 

What other scripture references do you hear as the lyrics unfold?

Music & Word resources at www.newcindypalin.com

Join Cindy Palin MUSIC & WORDS to learn about the connections between community advocacy and the Psalmic Laments, and her songwriting. See how the book of Jeremiah, and A Theological Introduction to the Book of Psalms by J. Clinton McCann, Jr. speak of patterns which move from lament to proclamation, and ultimately reveal God's great love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

If you are interested in learning more about prayer, songwriting and God's great love - this is the podcast for you. Subscribe and/or purchase Cindy's resources at www.newcindypalin.com

Scriptures are: Psalm 130, Jeremiah, chapters 1 - 24, 9:22 - 24, 1 John 4:19

Ideas and/or phrases taken from A Theological Introduction to the Book of Psalms (The Psalms as Torah) by J. Clinton McCann, Jr., Chapter 5, pages 86 and 87.

Ideas and/or phrases repeated from The Bible Project, book of Jeremiah at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSK36cHbrk0

Music ©CindyPalin

Community Advocacy through song and story. Training how to actively listen and maintain boundaries with others' pain doesn't always prevent unhealthy coping methods from forming. Both the lyrics to "You're My Waterfall" and related commentary discuss how to turn to God instead. Step into the waterfall of His presence. 

"You're My Waterfall" is available in sheet music on www.newcindypalin.com.

Struggling with that voice inside your head?

Information from Dr. Caroline Leaf's book entitled "Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess"

Talking about the importance of listening, writing and sharing our story.

How advocacy and songwriting reflect the same patterns as the steps Dr. Caroline recommends and puts into practice in her own life.

Personal story mixed with contemporary jazz track. How community advocacy and music and words go together to make a light heart.

Writing a song can be inspired by a candid conversation, which is what happened this morning.

My husband saw snow, then drifts blowing off the roof of the house. I saw 'white April rain, and ghosts on the wind."

Everything about today should have brought me down, but instead... 

"as if the winter in spring ever meant a thing, and what of snow in July - I'm not gonna cry...."

Have a listen in.

Cindy

A Rhyming story set to music about how a family uses their comedic imagination and snail-mail to cope with separation caused by the pandemic.