A Singer's Prayer with Blessing and Thanksgiving is a multimedia prayer for singers and all artists, no matter what their medium of expression. This poetic and photograhic journey leads you into the depths of your soul. The book addressess the need in each of us to align our will with that of a greater purpose. This work encourages artists to accept creativity as a gift that must be fine tuned by hard work. Grounded by this prayer the singer (artist) reaches within touching the source of inspiration, and reaches without sharing life's lessons so others might be equally inspired.
Excerpt
Why a Prayer?
Prayer is traditionally our direct conversation with our God, Creator, Higher Being (no matter what you call the infinite intelligence) that is the Source of all life. Prayer strengthens us. It fortifies us and helps us cope with the unknown.
For me, every thought we think and every word we speak is a form of prayer. Since our thoughts and our words become our reality, this is my humble attempt to help raise, uplift and inspire the thinking and speaking of my singing companions and all artists on their musical and artistic way.
Professional Reviews
A Singer's Prayer and Meditation is a spiritual gift to all singers (and musicians).
"Dwight McNair's "A Singer's Prayer and Meditation" is a spiritual gift to all singers (and musicians). It is a beautifully written and designed journey in which you are encouraged to relax, meditate, and comtemplate the deep meanings and purposes of existence, artistic expression and service.
The written elements of the The Prayer, The Blessing, and The Thanksgiving, accompanied by meditative sounds and photographs touch every aspect of the singer's purpose and intent as they guide the singer into ever-deepening realms of spirituality and creativity. As you revisit these elements again and again, you will find that this is a journey that keeps on giving: to the singer as well as those touched by the singing. Explore, experience and enjoy."
Ysaye M. Barnwell, Ph.D., MSPH, public health educator, author, actress, composer, creator of Building a Vocal Community workshop, and vocalist with the Grammy Award winning Sweet Honey in the Rock.
