Kiss The Mirror

by ShantiMaya

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this song dates back many years for shantimaya though we've never shared it with the world till now.

it is an invitation for us to love ourselves.

when all is said and done, we are creatures of wholeness and divine love. that love must be expressed first to ourselves, so that we may then reflect it back truly into the world.

it is the most precious thing we can do for ourselves and the beings around us. kiss the mirror, love who you are!

lyrics

sitting alone, what is going through your head
you're lost in the past over words that were said
you're done trying to take on the whole world outside
and now you have grown oh so tired inside

but i say to you, you have made it this high
though the thin air feels empty above all the lies
when it's time for loving, then start with yourself

kiss the mirror, love who you are
kiss the mirror, don't you know that you're a star

open your heart to the one that is you
it's the most precious thing that you ever will do
when you're feeling sad and don't know what to do
the one in the mirror will guide you on through

saying i am your lover and you are my light
embrace your reflection and dance with delight
when it’s time for loving then start with yourself

kiss the mirror, love who you are
kiss the mirror, don’t you know that you’re a star

samprati hum (i am here and now)
sampoorna hum (i am whole)
krtajna hum (i am grateful)
karuna hum (i am compassion)
ananda hum (i am bliss)
om shanti hum (i am peace)
aham prema (i am divine love)

sitting alone in the dark of the night
the eyes in the mirror are a beacon of light
love yourself, it’s never too late to start
to look in the mirror and sing from the heart

singing I am your love and you are my star
will you not recognize just who you are
when it’s time for loving then start with yourself

aham prema, aham prema

credits

released March 11, 2024
composed and performed by ShantiMaya 2024
betty: vocals and harmonium
bill: vocals and 12 string guitar

guest musicians:
chris gartner: bass guitar
steve gorn: bansuri flute
ivana popovic: violin

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ShantiMaya Kitchener, Ontario

bhaktas in one world
engineers in another
we travel from our home base in southern ontario
chanting, storytelling, meeting friends for life
our two CD's Ruminations and Spirit are our first trips to recording studo

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