September, 2010
Rushing Winds
Know thou that all the powers combined have not the power to establish universal peace, nor to withstand the overmastering dominion, at every time and season, of these endless wars. Erelong, however, shall the power of heaven, the dominion of the Holy Spirit, hoist on the high summits the banners of love and peace, and [...]
Perfume and Color
Even though each soul has its own individual perfume and color, all are reflecting the same light, all contributing fragrance to the same breeze which blows through the garden, all continuing to grow in complete harmony and accord. Become as waves of one sea, trees of one forest, growing in the utmost love, agreement and [...]
Musical Prayer Station and house concert with pianist Aphrodite Mitsopoulou
From amongst all mankind hath He chosen you, and your eyes have been opened to the light of guidance and your ears attuned to the music of the Company above; and blessed by abounding grace, your hearts and souls have been born into new life. (Abdu’l-Baha, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha, p. 34) Dear [...]
Eric Harper On Flamenco – Under The Lunar Sky
Here is the conclusion of the interview with Eric Harper about his new CD “Eric Harper”: Q. A friend in high school introduced me to Tarrega and Albeniz when we were in the same band. That is where your “Under The Lunar Sky” brought me. Who inspires you musically? A. My biggest inspirations are pretty [...]
The beginning of all things
The beginning of all things indeed starts with the knowledge that God is always with us, and with the recognition that every moment is perfect for honoring Him and all of us, His creation.
Eric Harper’s song “Say” from his CD “Eric Harper”
After Eric Harper’s “Even Though”, let’s continue the interview about his new CD “Eric Harper”: Q. I was once in a car with JB Eckl and as we were listening to a different rendition of “Say God Sufficeth”, he was joking that soon every Baha’i artist will have their own version of it. Is this [...]
Choosing peace
In the past year and a half, I have been in a state of prolonged brutal war which aims to establish my independence as a caring, loving father to my dear little girls. Every war is paradoxical, for it is a war between family members — whether former family members or long separated cousins like [...]
Eric Harper’s song “Even Though” from his CD “Eric Harper”
After Eric Harper’s “Starry Night”, let’s continue the interview about his new CD “Eric Harper”: Q. I grew up very fond of heavy rock music and have always been intrigued by the subtle balance between the raw energy of the music and the darkness of the lyrics. How do you find this balance in your [...]
Eric Harper’s song “Starry Night” from his CD “Eric Harper”
After Eric Harper’s “Missing In The Dark”, let’s continue the interview about his new CD “Eric Harper”: Q. The first song that truly struck me besides your guitar mastery on Cream & Suga was Starry Night, and I would say it is my favorite one although I have grown to love the others. Which one [...]
Eric Harper’s song “Missing In The Dark” from his CD “Eric Harper”
After Eric Harper’s “Somebody Else’s Love Story”, let’s continue the interview about his new CD “Eric Harper”: Q. What darkens our hearts? How do you illuminate your heart? A. Deep question. I think what darkens our hearts are things that push us away from God. But that comes back to what is God. I think [...]
