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In the September issue of the Flaming Rose Journal, We contemplate the Way of the Sacred. We remember and return to Sacred Ways of Perceiving and Being. We follow the Path of the Sun on a Sacred Journey Encompassing and Re Creating a Wholly Sacred World through Total Loving Reverence for Everything
the Sacred Journey goes on Forever following the Path of the Sun the Sacred Journey goes on Forever and is Always just Begun Art and poem by Joe Kirkwood
This month we have eighteen songs from the album, “The Journey Goes on Forever”, by Joe Kirkwood.
The Journey Goes On Forever, Love Everything, Along the Path of the Sun, A Wholly Sacred World,
The Heart of Everything That Is, We Shine, Our Heart Is Home, Our Love Is Neverending,
One with Life, A Great Sacred Whole, Returning to the Heart, The Power of the Heart,
Always Together in Our Heart, Always From the Heart, Compared to the Great Divine,
Always for the Sake of Life, Today and Always, The Journey Goes On
The Journey Goes On Forever
the Journey goes on Forever following the Path of the Sun the Journey goes on Forever and is always just Begun and the Time is always Now the Time is always Now the Journey goes on Forever through the Endless Cycles of Day and Night the Journey goes on Forever through the Endless Cycles of Darkness and Light and the Time is always Now the Time is always Now the Journey goes on Forever with the Urgence of the Fertile Living Earth the Journey goes on Forever with the Urgence of Ever Recurring Conception and Birth and the Time is always Now the Time is always Now the Journey goes on Forever in Harmony with the Circle of the Turning Seasons the Journey goes on Forever in Harmony with Nature's Purpose and Reasons and the Time is always Now the Time is always Now the Journey goes on Forever bringing Life's Sorrow, Suffering and Pain the Journey goes on Forever bringing Life's Joy, Fulfilment and Gain and the Time is always Now the Time is always Now the Journey goes on Forever Each point along the Way is the Ultimate Destination the Journey goes on Forever Each Moment along the Way is an Ultimate Culmination and the Time is always Now the Time is always Now the Journey goes on Forever following the Eternal Path of the Sun the Journey goes on Forever returning to the Eternal Loving One and the Time is always Now the Time is always Now and the Journey goes on Forever the Journey goes on Forever Forever and Ever Forever and Ever the Journey goes on Forever the Journey goes on Forever the Journey goes on Forever the Journey goes on Forever ~
Love Everything
the Earth is Suffering the Tree of Life is Suffering the Earth is Suffering the Tree of Life is Suffering We must return to Life We must return to the Sun We must return to the Heart We must return to Love and Love Everything Love Everything the River is Suffering the Water of Life is Suffering the River is Suffering the Water of Life is Suffering We must return to Life We must return to the Sun We must return to the Heart We must return to Love and Love Everything Love Everything the Sky is Suffering the Air of Life is Suffering the Sky is Suffering the Air of Life is Suffering We must return to Life We must return to the Sun We must return to the Heart We must return to Love and Love Everything Love Everything the People are Suffering the Children of Life are Suffering the People are Suffering the Children of Life are Suffering We must return to Life We must return to the Sun We must return to the Heart We must return to Love and Love Everything Love Everything the Animals are Suffering the Creatures of Life are Suffering the Animals are Suffering the Creatures of Life are Suffering We must return to Life We must return to the Sun We must return to the Heart We must return to Love and Love Everything Love Everything the Stone is Suffering the Rock of Life is Suffering the Stone is Suffering the Rock of Life is Suffering We must return to Life We must return to the Sun We must return to the Heart We must return to Love and Love Everything Love Everything the Soul is Suffering the Spirit of Life is Suffering the Soul is Suffering the Spirit of Life is Suffering We must return to Life We must return to the Sun We must return to the Heart We must return to Love and Love Everything Love Everything the Time is Now the Time is Now We must return to Love and Love Everything Love Everything Love Everything Love Everything ~
Along the Path of the Sun
the Way leads to the Sacred Mountain along the Path of the Sun the Way leads to the Sacred Truth of the Wholly Sacred One the One is Truth Truth is One along the Path of the Sun along the Path of the Sun the Way leads to the Sacred River along the Path of the Sun the Way leads to the Sacred Peace of the Wholly Sacred One the One is Peace Peace is One along the Path of the Sun along the Path of the Sun the Way leads to the Sacred Tree along the Path of the Sun the Way leads to the Sacred Life of the Wholly Sacred One the One is Life Life is One along the Path of the Sun along the Path of the Sun the Way leads to the Sacred Heart along the Path of the Sun the Way leads to the Sacred Love of the Wholly Sacred One the One is Love Love is One along the Path of the Sun along the Path of the Sun the Way leads to the Sacred Source along the Path of the Sun the Way leads to the Sacred Spirit of the Wholly Sacred One the One is Spirit Spirit is One along the Path of the Sun along the Path of the Sun along the Path of the Sun along the Path of the Sun ~
A Wholly Sacred World
We will return to the Sacred Sun We will awaken in the Bright Shining Light We will return to the Sacred Sun We will perceive the Whole Creation of Life All Life will be Sacred in a Wholly Sacred World a Wholly Sacred World We will return to the Sacred Earth We will nourish the Precious Living Seed We will return to the Sacred Earth We will nurture the Precious Living Tree All Life will be Sacred in a Wholly Sacred World a Wholly Sacred World We will return to the Sacred Forest We will cherish the Total Living Diversity We will return to the Sacred Forest We will cherish Every Living Thing All Life will be Sacred in a Wholly Sacred World a Wholly Sacred World We will return to the Sacred River We will drink from the Clear Flowing Spring We will return to the Sacred River We will follow the Ever Flowing Stream All Life will be Sacred in a Wholly Sacred World a Wholly Sacred World We will return to the Sacred Mountain We will climb up to the High Sunlit Peak We will return to the Sacred Mountain We will fly upon an Eagle's WindSwept Wings All Life will be Sacred in a Wholly Sacred World a Wholly Sacred World We will return to the Sacred Ocean We will walk along the Wave Formed Shore We will return to the Sacred Ocean We will feel its Great Power and Force All Life will be Sacred in a Wholly Sacred World a Wholly Sacred World We will return to the Sacred Heart We will open Ourselves to Love We will return to the Sacred Heart We will relate the Lives of Everyone All Life will be Sacred in a Wholly Sacred World a Wholly Sacred World We will return to the Sacred Stars We will enlarge our Conscious Living Sight We will return to the Sacred Stars We will percieve the Whole Universe of Life All Life will be Sacred in a Wholly Sacred World a Wholly Sacred World a Wholly Sacred World a Wholly Sacred World ~
The Heart of Everything That Is
We come to the Holy Mountain as the New Sun starts to Rise We come to the Holy Mountain at the New Beginning of Time We come as Humble Pilgrims We come to Serve and Submit We come to honor the Great Spirit of Life at the Heart of Everything that Is at the Heart of Everything that Is We come to the Holy Mountain along the Ancient Sacred Path We come to the Holy Mountain to relinquish the Painful Past We come as Humble Pilgrims We come to Serve and Submit We come to honor the Great Spirit of Life at the Heart of Everything that Is at the Heart of Everything that Is We come to the Holy Mountain to seek Freedom and Release We come to the Holy Mountain to fly upon an Eagle's Wings We come as Humble Pilgrims We come to Serve and Submit We come to honor the Great Spirit of Life at the Heart of Everything that Is at the Heart of Everything that Is We come to the Holy Mountain to increase our Conscious Sight We come to the Holy Mountain to increase our Earthly Delight We come as Humble Pilgrims We come to Serve and Submit We come to honor the Great Spirit of Life at the Heart of Everything that Is at the Heart of Everything that Is We come to the Holy Mountain to join Together in Love and Peace We come to the Holy mountain to join Together in Unity We come as Humble Pilgrims We come to Serve and Submit We come to honor the Great Spirit of Life at the Heart of Everything that Is at the Heart of Everything that Is We come to the Holy Mountain We come to the Holy Mountain at the Heart of Everything that Is at the Heart of Everything that Is the Heart of Everything that Is the Heart of Everything that Is the Heart of Everything that Is the Heart of Everything that Is ~
We Shine
We are the People of the Heart We are the People of the Sun We hold the Light of Life We hold the Light of Love and We Shine We Shine We Shine We Shine We are the People of the Heart We are the People of the Sun We hold the Light of Joy We hold the Light of Love and We Shine We Shine We Shine We Shine We are the People of the Heart We are the People of the Sun We hold the Light of Beauty We hold the Light of Love and We Shine We Shine We Shine We Shine We are the People of the Heart We are the People of the Sun We hold the Light of Peace We hold the Light of Love and We Shine We Shine We Shine We Shine We are the People of the Heart We are the People of the Sun We hold the Light of the Spirit We hold the Light of Love and We Shine We Shine We Shine We Shine We Shine We Shine We Shine We Shine ~
Our Heart Is Home
Our Native Land is close to our Heart We are connected here to the Fertile Earth Our Native Land is part of Who We Are Our Lives are joined here to the Place of our Birth the Land holds our Heart Our Heart is Home Our Heart is Home Our Native Waters are close to our Heart We are connected here to the Ever Flowing Stream Our Native Waters are part of Who We Are Our Lives are replenished here by the Ever Flowing Spring the Waters hold our Heart Our Heart is Home Our Heart is Home Our Native Family is close to our Heart We are all connected here to Each Other Our Native Family is part of Who We Are Our Lives are all related here as Sisters and Brothers the Family holds our Heart Our Heart is Home Our Heart is Home Our Native Spirit is close to our Heart We are connected here to the Source of Creation Our Native Spirit is part of Who We Are Our Lives are sustained here through the Generations the Native Spirit holds our Heart Our Heart is Home Our Heart is Home Always and Always Always and Always Our Heart is Home Our Heart is Home Our Heart is Home Our Heart is Home ~
Our Love Is Neverending
Our Love ties us to this Place Where we built our Great Family Home Our Love is related to the Earth Where the Great Tree of Life forever Grows Our Love is Neverending Our Love is Neverending Our Love ties us to this Place Where our Children are Conceived and Born Our Love is related to the Earth Where we plant the Green Seeds of Corn Our Love is Neverending Our Love is Neverending Our Love ties us to this Place Where we drink from the Clear Flowing Stream Our Love is related to the Earth Where we are joined with Every Living Thing Our Love is Neverending Our Love is Neverending Our Love ties us to this Place Where we gather around the Ancient Sacred Hearth Our Love is related to the Earth Where we feel the Pulse of the Ancient Sacred Heart Our Love is Neverending Our Love is Neverending Our Love ties us to this Place Where we live in Harmony and Peace Our Love is related to the Earth Where we fulfill All our Living Needs Our Love is Neverending Our Love is Neverending Our Love ties us to this Place Where we sing and dance in Joyous Celebration Our Love is related to the Earth Where we are secure in our Trials and Tribulations Our Love is Neverending Our Love is Neverending Our Love ties us to this Place Where we honor the Great Spirit of Creation Our Love is related to the Earth Where we sustain the Lives of Future Generations Our Love is Neverending Our Love is Neverending Our Love is Neverending Our Love is Neverending ~
One with Life
We belong to the Sun We belong to the Light of Life We belong to the Sun We belong to the Light of Life We are One with the Sun We are One with Life We are One with the Sun We are One with Life We belong to the Earth We belong to the Tree of Life We belong to the Earth We belong to the Tree of Life We are One with the Earth We are One with Life We are One with the Earth we are One with Life We belong to the River We belong to the Water of Life We belong to the River We belong to the Water of Life We are One with the River We are One with Life We are One with the River We are One with Life We belong to the Sky We belong to the Air of Life We belong to the Sky We belong to the Air of Life We are One with the Sky We are One with Life We are One with the Sky We are One with Life We belong to the Fire We belong to the Flame of Life We belong to the Fire We belong to the Flame of Life We are One with the Fire We are One with Life We are One with the Fire We are One with Life We belong to the Stone We belong to the Substance of Life We belong to the Stone We belong to the Substance of Life We are One with the Stone We are One with Life We are One with the Stone We are One with Life We belong to the Stars We belong to the Universe of Life We belong to the Stars We belong to the Universe of Life We are One with the Stars We are One with Life We are One with the Stars We are One with Life We belong to the Spirit We belong to the Energy of Life We belong to the Spirit We belong to the Energy of Life We are One with the Spirit We are One with Life we are One with the Spirit We are One with Life One with Life One with Life One with Life One with Life ~
A Great Sacred Whole
When we stand together in the Great Sacred Circle the New Day Sun starts to Rise When we stand together in the Sacred Circle We resurrect the Great Spirit of Life and the Sacred Circle Grows Encompassing the World in a Great Sacred Whole Encompassing the World in a Great Sacred Whole When we stand together in the Sacred Circle We open our Hearts to Love When we stand together in the Sacred Circle We offer our Love to Everyone and the Sacred Circle Grows Encompassing the World in a Great Sacred Whole Encompassing the World in a Great Sacred Whole When we stand together in the Sacred Circle We are Encouraged and Strengthened When we stand together in the Sacred Circle We confirm each Person's True Freedom and the Sacred Circle Grows Encompassing the World in a Great Sacred Whole Encompassing the World in a Great Sacred Whole When we stand together in the Sacred Circle All our conflict and hostility Cease When we stand together in the Sacred Circle All our differences are resolved in Peace and the Sacred Circle Grows Encompassing the World in a Great Sacred Whole Encompassing the World in a Great Sacred Whole When we stand together in the Sacred Circle We are united in our Complete Diversity When we stand together in the Sacred Circle We are Equal in our Common Humanity and the Sacred Circle Grows Encompassing the World in a Great Sacred Whole Encompassing the World in a Great Sacred Whole When we stand together in the Sacred Circle We are Joyous and Thankful to be Alive When we stand together in the Sacred Circle We honor the Great Spirit of Life and the Sacred Circle Grows Encompassing the World in a Great Sacred Whole Encompassing the World in a Great Sacred Whole a Great Sacred Whole a Great Sacred Whole a Great Sacred Whole ~
Returning to the Heart
We are returning to the Heart We are returning to the Light of Life We are returning to the Heart We are returning to the Radiance of Life the Heart holds the Light of Life the Heart holds the Radiance of Life and We hold the Heart We hold the Heart We are returning to the Heart We are returning to the Beauty of Life We are returning to the Heart We are returning to the Bloom of Life the Heart holds the Beauty of Life the Heart holds the Bloom of Life and We hold the Heart We hold the Heart We are returning to the Heart We are returning to the Love of Life We are returning to the Heart We are returning to the Care of Life the Heart holds the Care of Life the Heart holds the Love of Life and We hold the Heart We hold the Heart We are returning to the Heart We are returning to the True Knowlege of Life We are returning to the Heart We are returning to the True Wisdom of Life the Heart holds the True Knowlege of Life the Heart holds the True Wisdom of Life and We hold the Heart We hold the Heart We are returning to the Heart We are returning to the Peace of Life We are returning to the Heart We are returning to the Harmony of Life the Heart holds the Peace of Life the Heart holds the Harmony of Life and We hold the Heart We hold the Heart We are returning to the Heart We are returning to the Joy of Life We are returning to the Heart We are returning to the Inspiration of Life the Heart holds the Joy of Life the Heart holds the Inspiration of Life and We hold the Heart We hold the Heart We are returning to the Heart We are returning to the Spirit of Life We are returning to the Heart We are returning to the Source of Life the Heart holds the Spirit of Life the Heart holds the Source of Life and We hold the Heart We hold the Heart and We are returning to the Heart Returning to the Heart Returning to the Heart Returning to the Heart ~
The Power of the Heart
the Power of the Heart is Ours Now we see with Strength Our Vision will hold the Great Consciousness of Love to perceive the Relation of Every Living Thing We will see with the Power of the Heart We will see with the Power of the Heart the Power of the Heart is Ours Now we will speak with Strength Our Words will hold the Great Truth of Love to express the Value of Every Living Thing We will speak with the Power of the Heart We will speak with the Power of the Heart the Power of the Heart is Ours Now we will think with Strength Our Thoughts will hold the Great Knowledge of Love to conceive the Preservation of Every Living Thing We will think with the Power of the Heart We will think with the Power of the Heart the Power of the Heart is Ours Now we will act with Strength Our Movements will hold the Great Force of Love to protect the Well Being of Every Living Thing We will act with the Power of Love We will act with the Power of Love the Power of the Heart is Ours Now we will live with Strength Our Lives will hold the Great Energy of Love to sustain the Creation of Every Living Thing We will live with the Power of the Heart We will live with the Power of the Heart Arising from Love Arising from Love We will live with the Power of the Heart We will live with the Power of the Heart the Power of the Heart the Power of the Heart the Power of the Heart the Power of the Heart ~
Always Together in Our Heart
Sister, we'll watch the sunrise together we'll stand silently in the morning light Sister, we'll watch the sunrise together and welcome a new day of life together together always together in our heart together together always together in our heart Sister, we'll enter the forest together we'll relate our lives to the great living tree Sister, we'll enter the forest together and perceive every living thing together together always together in our heart together together always together in our heart Sister, we'll walk beside the river together we'll follow the ever flowing stream Sister, we'll walk beside the river together and feel its ever flowing peace together together always together in our heart together together always together in our heart Sister, we'll go to the sacred mountain together we'll climb up to the sacred peak Sister, we'll go to the sacred mountain together and fly upon an eagle's wings together together always together in our heart together together always together in our heart Sister, we'll watch the sunset together we'll wait silently for the full moon to rise Sister, we'll watch the sunset together and see the stars fill the darkening sky together together always together in our heart together together always together in our heart Sister, we'll humble ourselves together we'll say a gracious thankful prayer Sister, we'll humble ourselves together and affirm our enduring love and care together together always together in our heart together together always together in our heart always together in our heart always together in our heart always together in our heart ~
Always From the Heart
when the sun rises up over the mountains we sing a song we sing a song in the colors of the clear dawning light we sing a song we sing a song always from the heart always from the heart when we drink the crystal spring water we sing a song we sing a song as the stream is peacefully flowing we sing a song we sing a song always from the heart always from the heart when we plant the green seeds of corn we sing a song we sing a song when we share our beautiful harvest we sing a song we sing a song always from the heart always from the heart when we gather with all our loving relations we sing a song we sing a song as the children are laughing and playing we sing a song we sing a song always from the heart always from the heart when the moon rises up over the mountains we sing a song we sing a song as the night is filled with shining stars we sing a song we sing a song always from the heart always from the heart when we light the sacred fire we sing a song we sing a song when the sacred flame burns brightly we sing a song we sing a song always from the heart always from the heart when we cherish all our life blessings we sing a song we sing a song when we thank the Great Life Creator we sing a song we sing a song always from the heart always from the heart always from the heart always from the heart ~
Compared to the Great Divine
We stand Humble as the Sun begins to Rise We stand Humble in the Early Morning Light We are only Visitors here in a Moment of Time We are only Visitors here in a Moment of Life and our Lives are Small compared to the Great Divine our Lives are Small compared to the Great Divine We stand Humble as We plant the Living Seed We stand Humble as We fulfill our Living Needs We are only Visitors here in a Moment of Time We are only Visitors here in a Moment of Life and our Lives are Small compared to the Great Divine our Lives are Small compared to the Great Divine We stand Humble with the Child and the Loving Father and Mother We stand Humble with All our Loving Sisters and Brothers We are only Visitors here in a Moment of Time We are only Visitors here in a Moment of Time and our Lives are Small compared to the Great Divine our Lives are Small compared to the Great Divine We stand Humble in our Suffering and Grief We stand Humble in our Healing and Joyous Relief We are only Visitors here in a Moment of Time We are only Visitors here in a Moment of Life and our Lives are Small compared to the Great Divine our Lives are Small compared to the Great Divine We stand Humble in our Failure and success We stand Humble in our Poverty and Wealth We are only Visitors here in a Moment of Time We are only Visitors here in a Moment of Life and our Lives are Small compared to the Great Divine our Lives are Small compared to the Great Divine We stand Humble as the Sun begins to Set We stand Humble as We face the Ending of Death We are only Visitors here in a Moment of Time We are only Visitors here in a Moment of Life and our Lives are Small compared to the Great Divine our Lives are Small compared to the Great Divine We stand Humble beneath the Infinite Starlit Sky We stand Humble within the Dark Mystery of the Night We are only Visitors here in a Moment of Time We are only Visitors here in a Moment of Life and our Lives are Small compared to the Great Divine our Lives are Small compared to the Great Divine compared to the Great Divine compared to the Great Divine ~
Always for the Sake of Life
for the Sake of Life for the Sake of Light We go on from Day to Day for the Sake of Life for the Sake of Light We go on along the Way Each Moment of Light is Precious Each Moment of Life is Precious and We Live We Live for the Sake of Life for the Sake of Beauty We go on from Day to Day for the Sake of Life for the Sake of Beauty We go on along the Way Each Moment of Beauty is Precious Each Moment of Life is Precious and We Live We Live for the Sake of Life for the Sake of Love We go on from Day to Day for the Sake of Life for the Sake of Love We go on along the Way Each Moment of Love is Precious Each Moment of Life is Precious and We Live We Live for the Sake of Life for the Sake of Peace We go on from Day to Day for the Sake of Life for the Sake of Peace We go on along the Way Each Moment of Peace is Precious Each Moment of Life is Precious and We Live We Live for the Sake of Life for the Sake of Joy We go on from Day to Day for the Sake of Life for the Sake of Joy We go on along the Way Each Moment of Joy is Precious Each Moment of Life is Precious and We Live We Live We Live We Live for the Sake of Life Always for the Sake of Life Always for the Sake of Life Always for the Sake of Life Always for the Sake of Life ~
Today and Always
Let us live among the Great Mountains and Clouds United in our Living Sympathy Let us sing together as One Great Songs of Love and Peace Love to All Peace to All Today and Always Love to All Peace to All Today and Always Let us live amidst the Great Forest and Trees United in our Living Sympathy Let us sing together as One Great Songs of Love and Peace Love to All Peace to All Today and Always Love to All Peace to All Today and Always Let us live beside the Great River and Stream United in our Living Sympathy Let us sing together as One Great Songs of Love and Peace Love to All Peace to All Today and Always Love to All Peace to All Today and Always Let us live near the Great Ocean and Sea United in our Living Sympathy Let us sing together as One Great Songs of Love and Peace Love to All Peace to All Today and Always Love to All Peace to All Today and Always Let us live in the Great City and Streets United in our Living Sympathy Let us sing together as One Great Songs of Love and Peace Love to All Peace to All Today and Always Love to All Peace to All Today and Always Let us live close to the Great Heart and Soul United in our Living Divinity Let us sing together as One Great Songs of Love and Peace Love to All Peace to All Today and Always Love to All Peace to All Today and Always Love to All Peace to All Today and Always Love to All Peace to All Today and Always Today and Always Today and Always Today and Always ~
The Journey Goes On
the Journey goes on with the Sunrise just like all the days before the Journey goes on with the Sunrise and Life is Reborn and the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on into the Great Unknown trusting the Ancient Pathway of the Loving Heart the Journey goes on into the Great Unknown trusting the Ancient Signs of the Shining Stars and the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on towards the Great Mountains beneath the Blue Infinite Sky the Journey goes on towards the Great Mountains where the Eagle Joyfully Freely Flys and the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on through the Great Valley beside the Peaceful Ever Flowing Stream the Journey goes on through the Great Valley in Harmony with Every Living Thing and the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on across the Great Open Land joining the West and the East the Journey goes on across the Great Open Land expanding the Consciousness of Total Unity and the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on with the Sunrise just like all the times before the Journey goes on with the Sunrise and the Spirit is Reborn and the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on forever on forever on forever on forever on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on the Journey goes on
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