Meditations

Music written and performed by Julie Rust.

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Here's what the song, "It's Time" sounds like when I play it solo. Next, I'll post what I hear in my head when I'm actually writing the song, which is the full band sound.

It's Time Piano/Vocal Only

It's Time

EFFORTLESS
©Julie Rust/SESAC

In a magic moment
I watched a miracle
It took me by surprise one winter day
At the bus stop waiting
The day was cold and gray
Then one by one the snowflakes fell

And the world changed
From gray to white
And the world changed
From bleak to bright
It was effortless
Effortless

Watching silent snowfall
I felt a sense of peace
Everything slowed down and I could breathe

Beautiful and simple
Original designs
Frozen water from the great Divine

And the world changed
From gray to white
And the world changed
From bleak to bright
It was effortless
Effortless

It was easy
So easy
It was easy
So easy
And people are all the same
Inspired by the same design
The great Divine
Created by the same design
The great Divine
Effortless
Effortless

One by one the people changed the world

Effortless

I AM FREE (from the CD, "Effortless")
©Julie Rust/SESAC

I used to ride my tricycle
Up and down, up and down the sidewalk
Back it up, check the tires, fill it up, ring the bell
I was free
I was free

I’m looking at an open door
Gonna run, gonna run right through it
Take the brakes off my life
Fill it up, ring the bell
I am free
I am free

I choose my life to be alive

I live my life in moments now
Look around, look around for beauty
Take it in, check it out, fill it up, ring the bell
I am free
I am free

I Am Free (feat. Victor Wooten)

THIS IS HOW LOVE FEELS (from the CD, "Effortless")
©Julie Rust/SESAC

It feels like a rush
Like caffeine and sugar
It feels like when I was young
I don’t know if I’ve got the guts to believe it
Greet it or turn away and run

So this is how love feels
Floating and flying and totally real
This is how love feels

So much time’s gone by
I’ve built a resistance
So tough, it almost repels
But now there’s a crack
And if you persisted
You might help me break away this shell

And this is how love feels
Explosive, impulsive, erodes hearts of steel
This is how love feels

I’m light-headed and laughing
Loving relearning desire
Learning to let go
I’m living a life that’s inspired

I think this is where I say yes
I’m ready to give it my all
This could be easy
This could be rough
I’m taking my chances I’m breaking the wall
CHORUS
This is how love feels
Uplifting, enlightening and totally real
This is how love feels
This is how I feel

This Is How Love Feels

YOU'RE WRONG (from the CD, "Effortless")
©Julie Rust/SESAC

Why don’t you stand first in line
Why won’t you say what’s on your mind
Don’t tell me you’re not good enough
Don’t hide behind piety, piety

You think that you’re not worthy of
the highest love
You say that you can’t rise above
The shadow of your life
I’m telling you, you’re wrong, wrong, wrong

There was a time I felt like you
And then a friend told me the truth
A simple thing he said to me
Believe in you like I believe, I believe

You think that you’re not worthy of
the highest love
You say that you can’t rise above
The shadow of your life
I’m telling you, you’re wrong, wrong, wrong

The answer is so close to you
You hold the key, you know the truth
Don’t let your mind recycle things
Believe in you, like I believe, I believe

I’m telling you you’re worthy of the highest love
I know that you can rise above the shadow of your life
I’m telling you you’re worthy of the highest love
I know that you can rise above the shadow of your life
I promise you
You’re wrong, You’re wrong, You’re wrong

You're Wrong

YOUR EYES (from the CD, "Effortless")
Julie Rust/SESAC

I can never be lost
I can never be tossed aside
I can never be cross
When I look, when I look
Into your eyes

I will never be sad
I will never be bad
I will never be mad
When I look, when I look
Into your eyes

Oh, oh your eyes
Deep love resides
Oh, oh your eyes
I love your eyes

I don't think about fate
I don't think about state-of-mind
I don't think about hate
When I look, when I look
Into your eyes

Oh, oh your eyes
Deep love resides
Oh, oh your eyes
I love your eyes
Oh, oh your eyes
Deep love resides
Oh, oh your eyes
I love your eyes
I love
I love
I feel love
When I look
Into your eyes

Your Eyes

Just a simple and fun way to say I'm so glad I met you!

If I Never Met You

Julie Rust delivers on this song about change and moving forward.

LEAP OF FAITH
©Julie Rust/SESAC

Where has my heart led me now		
How did I arrive here				
This place is so unfamiliar			
How do I move on from here			
Why am I so frightened			
There's nothing here but silence		

I'm afraid of here				
I'm afraid of now				
And I'm afraid I don't know what I'm doing	

Chorus
(But I'll) Take the leap of faith						
I'll take the leap of faith 			
I'll take the leap of faith			
Will you catch me?				

VERSE 2
Why do I have to control
Every situation?
This place might be inspiration
All that I know is the past
And that I just let go of
What have I got here to go on?

I believe in love
I believe in you
I believe that you know what you're doing

So I'll take the leap of faith
I'll take the leap of faith
I'll take the leap of faith
And you'll catch me
						
How do I take the first step?
Are there any secrets?
Do I just choose to believe this?
What if I jump and I fall?
What if my faith falters?
Do I have to start over?

I believe in love
I believe in you
I believe that you know what you're doing

So I'll ake the leap of faith						
I'll take the leap of faith 			
I'll take the leap of faith			
And you'll catch me



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Leap of Faith

BELIEVE
©Julie Rust

If I imagine God
And ask Him what I need
I think He’d hold me in His arms
Look in my eyes and say to me

You may have your dream
And you can be happy
And you have all the love
Even more than you need

Chorus
Believe, believe, it’s all there before you
Believe, believe it’s true
Believe in me, I have this gift for you
And I would be so pleased – believe

I know that in your past
They’ve told you it’s not true
It’s hard for you to trust
All of this love I have for you

I offer you this gift
And I would be so pleased
If you would open up your heart 
And say the words “I will receive”

Believe

TRUST (from the CD, "Leap of Faith")
©Julie Rust/SESAC

Had a family in which I couldn’t trust anyone
Never turn my back, never put my guard down
If I’d trust them, then, I’d get stepped on 
I learned early on

I built myself a wall
Tended to it everyday so it wouldn’t fall
My wall became so strong
I couldn’t let anyone in
I couldn’t hear anybody say…

chorus
Trust in me
I promise every day I’ll be right here
Trust in me
And you will begin to see no need for fear

Then I met a man who lifted me up so high
I began to see what was living on the other side
There was music and there was dancing
And there was love

My wall began to fall
No support for sadness  
No room for fault
The bitter tears are gone
I could let somebody in
I could hear somebody say…

CHORUS

Now I see
Now I believe
There is music and
There is dancing and
There is love

If I…

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Trust

A sweet, loving lullaby designed to surround you with the feeling of love and safety.

LOVELAND
(c)Julie Rust

Lay upon your pillow
Feel how soft it is
Close your eyes and listen
Love will take you into

Loveland
All your favorite things
Loveland
Flying without wings
Loveland
Floating on a cloud
Loveland
Look at what you found
Loveland

Can you take a deep breath?
Let it out and sigh
Think about a snow drift
High enough to climb to

Loveland
Playing in the creek
Loveland
Follow it to sea
Loveland
Talking with a whale
Loveland
Riding on her tale
Loveland

Loveland
All your favorite things
Loveland
Trees with giant swings
Loveland
Sunlight in the wood
Loveland
Everything is good
Loveland


Loveland - the song

Paint the sky green (version 2)	From the CD, "Believe"
©Julie Rust/SESAC

VERSE 1
I held the palette in my hand
I started to remember when
They said, skies aren’t green
Color inbetween the lines

There was a time when I was young
I knew that painting was for fun
I’d choose my brush, pour the paint
Wouldn’t even hesitate and I’d


chorus
Paint the sky green
Make a mountain yellow
Fly above a redwood tree
Jump the ocean
Dance with Orion
Sing with creatures in the sea
I’d choose my brush and paint skies green


VERSE 2
I tried to follow all the rules
And in time my skies turned blue
Dropped art class, learned to type
Guaranteed a job for life

An emptiness grew in my heart
I couldn’t find the missing part
I ran into a childhood friend
She said I remember when you used to


CHORUS


BRIDGE
Before me there’s an empty page
And paint that comes in every shade
I take a breath, listen hard
Find the place inside my heart that tells me


CHORUS

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Paint The Sky Green (ver 2)

Invocation from "What is Lightbody"
Original music and reading by Julie Rust

I breathe in Light
Through the center of my heart,
Opening my heart
Into a beautiful ball of Light,
Allowing myself to expand.

I breathe in Light
Through the center of my heart,
Allowing the Light to expand,
Encompassing my throat chakra
And my solar plexus chakra
In one unified field of Light
Within, through, and around my body.

I breathe in Light
Through the center of my heart,
Allowing the Light to expand,
Encompassing my brow chakra
And my navel chakra
In one unified field of Light
Within, through, and around my body

I breathe in Light
Through the center of my heart,
Allowing the Light to expand
Encompassing my crown chakra
And my base chakra
In one unified field of Light
Within, through, and around my body.

I breathe in Light
Through the center of my heart,
Allowing the Light to expand
Encompassing my Alpha chakra
(Eight inches above my head)
And my Omega chakra
(Eight inches below my spine)
In one unified field of Light
Within, through, and around my body.
I allow the Wave of Metatron
To move between these two points.
I AM a unity of Light.

I breathe in Light
Through the center of my heart,
Allowing the Light to expand
Encompassing my eighth chakra
(above my head)
And my upper thighs
In one unified field of Light
Within, through, and around my body.
I allow my emotional body to merge
With my physical body.
I AM a unity of Light.

I breathe in Light
Through the center of my heart,
Allowing the Light to expand
Encompassing my ninth chakra
(Above my head)
And my lower thighs
In one unified field of Light
Within, through, and around my body.
I allow my mental body to merge
With my physical body.
I AM a unity of Light.

I breathe in Light
Through the center of my heart,
Allowing the Light to expand
Encompassing my tenth chakra
(Above my head)
And to my knees
In one unified field of Light
Within, through and around my body.
I allow my spiritual body to merge
With my physical body,
Creating the unified field. I AM a unity of Light.

I breathe in Light
Through the center of my heart,
Allowing the Light to expand
Encompassing my eleventh chakra
(Above my head)
And my upper calves
In one unified field of Light
Within, through and around my body
I allow the Oversoul to merge
With the unified field. I AM a unity of Light.

I breathe in Light
Through the center of my heart,
Allowing the Light to expand
Encompassing my twelfth chakra
(Above my head)
And my lower calves
In one unified field of Light
Within, through and around my body
I allow the Christ Oversoul to merge
With the unified field. I AM a unity of Light.

I breathe in Light
Through the center of my heart,
Allowing the Light to expand
Encompassing my thirteenth chakra
(Above my head)
And my feet
In one unified field of Light
Within, through and around my body
I allow the I AM Oversoul to merge
With the unified field. I AM a unity of Light.

I breathe in Light
Through the center of my heart,
Allowing the Light to expand
Encompassing my fourteenth chakra
(Above my head)
And to below my feet
In one unified field of Light
Within, through and around my body
I allow the Source's Presence to move
Throughout the unified field.
I AM a unity of Light.

I breathe in Light
Through the center of my heart,
I ask that the highest level of my Spirit
Radiate forth from the center of my heart,
Filling this unified field completely.
I radiate forth throughout this day.
I AM a unity of Spirit.
I AM a unity of Light.

 
	 

The Unified Chakra Invocation

Angels Have Wings
©Julie Rust

VERSE
I couldn’t rise above the darkness in my life
I was afraid to face my fears
Then You appeared like an angel bringing love and light
Lifted my heart and gave it flight

CHORUS
Angels have wings
Angels have wings
Angels have wings
I have You

VERSE
When I call, no matter if it’s day or night
You never fail to answer me
I need You like an angel needs its wings for flight
Your love is true, because of You I feel alive

CHORUS

BRIDGE
Without You I’d worry all the time
Without You my love would never shine

VERSE
I can’t fly, or understand all that I see
And I can’t see what lies ahead
I have You to lead me where I need to be
You use Your love and give me everything I need

CHORUS

Angels Have Wings

DROWNING
©Pat Donahue/Blue Sky Records-BMI

Recorded with permission by Julie Rust

I stepped out my door
To clear out my mind
I walked to the shore
And the waters looked kind
I shook off my clothes
Waded into the blue
And the next thing I know
I’m drowning in

Chorus
I’m drowning in you
And there’s no one around
I’m over my head
And I’m going down
In an ocean so deep
What am I to do?
Such a beautiful sleep 
I’m drowning in you

Rock me beneath
Under your waves
I can’t get free
I don’t wanna be saved
Swallow my soul
But whatever you do
Don’t let me go
Cuz I’m drowning in

I’m drowning in you
And there’s no one around
I’m over my head
And I’m going down
In an ocean so deep
What am I to do?
Such a beautiful sleep 
I’m drowning in you

I’ve made up my mind
This could not be
One look in your eyes
And I realize 
I’m lost at sea

I’m drowning in you
And there’s no one around
I’m over my head
And I’m going down
In an ocean so deep
What am I to do?
Such a beautiful sleep 
I’m drowning in you

Believe 

Drowning

This is a meditation that guides you to clear your body and your field, by asking Archangel Michael to clear with violet light (brought by St. Germain), cut the cords that bind you to that which you no longer need, and add a protective shield around your field. It then fills the cleared space with love.

Archangel Michael Clearing Meditation

I placed my hands on the piano and this song played in its entirety. I felt tears roll down my face as I recognized it and thanked God for letting me hear this song from the other side.

Meher’s Song

10 minute meditation for clearing and filling with unconditional love

Unconditional Love Meditation

MY EVERYTHING
©Julie Rust/Baba's Music-SESAC

You are my everything
My source of love
Sweet God above
And You are my peacefulness
The ground beneath
My weary feet

Every once in awhile
Every once in awhile
I remember

You are my guiding light
You hold the key
That unlocks me
And you are my only song
You sing to me
So I can see

Every once in awhile
Every once in awhile
I remember

Everything leads back to You
Everything that is real and true
Every ounce of love
Oh sweet God above
Everything leads to

You are my everything
My sweet success
My happiness
And You are unfailing grace
You lift me up
Forgive mistakes
You’re everything
My everything

My Everything

ANGEL
©Julie Rust/Baba’s Music-SESAC

Magic
Floating
Beauty 
Calm

Peaceful
Loving
Graceful
Strong

Light-drenched being dancing here
Angel, Angel always near

Lovely 
Guardian
Straight from God
Friend who keeps you
Safe from harm

Light-drenched being dancing here
Angel, Angel always near

Fearless
Flying 
Faithful
Light

Spirit
Healing
Helpful
Bright

Light-drenched being dancing here
Angel, Angel always near

You can call on angel
You can call on angel

Loveland 

Angel

STARTING OVER
©Julie Rust/Baba’s Music-SESAC

I took a knife to my memories
I cut them all away
I released and thanked them
For the wisdom that they gave

I am starting over
Letting go of everything but now
I am starting over

I don’t read any papers
I’ve turned off my TV
I am not disconnected
I am free to be me

I am starting over
Letting go of everything but now
I am starting over

God, God
Cut these ties that try to bind me
God, God
Break me free, free

My heart is here to guide me
Shining light on what’s true
Quietly I’ll listen
My inner voice knows what to do

I am starting over
Letting go of everything but now
I am starting over
I am starting over

Starting Over

FOLLOW MY BROKEN HEART
(c)Julie Rust and Mary Beth Cysewski
Baba's Music SESAC

VERSE 1
I am the kind gets stuck in my head
Worrying about what others have said
Living my life like it's black and white
I'm missing the colors, beauty and light

I'll take a chance and see what I find
Lead with my feelings and not with my mind.

CHORUS
I'll follow my broken heart
There may be shadows
It might be dark 
I won't let that stop me
That's where I'll start
Follow my broken heart
Follow my broken heart

VERSE 2
I'm gonna put the books on the shelf
Whatever it takes to heal myself
I'll beat with the bat, I'll dance til I break
I'll scream and I'll shout, or I'll meditate

Now here it comes, this sadness and fear
Wash it away with courageous tears

CHORUS

BRIDGE
All my life watch the seasons change
Now my heart it can do the same

CHORUS

Follow My Broken Heart

WHATEVER THE MOMENT BRINGS
©Julie Rust/Baba's Music-SESAC

I know better 
than to be sad or blue
I know I have You
Forever

There are cloudy days
I'm under the weather
Even though we're together
Forever

CHORUS
Help me let go
Help me to shine
Help me to smile even though inside I'm cryin'
Help me to be at peace
Whatever the moment brings

I've had darker times
Days are much brighter
My heart is lighter
Beside You

I keep wondering
If it's a thing I do
Something that keeps these blues
So blue

CHORUS

SOLO

CHORUS

Whatever The Moment Brings

HOW CAN LOVE BE DISTANT?
©Julie Rust/Baba’s Music-SESAC

Why do raindrops fall up 
Against the window
When I drive?
And how are clouds suspended
While the wind blows
In the sky?

How can love be distant
From a mother to a child?
Why is it more painful
When the hurt comes from inside?

I don’t know how hurricanes
Can be so violent
As they pass by.
Yet if you’re in the middle
There is silence
In the eye.

How can love be distant 
From a mother to a child?
How can pain be silent
When a heart screams inside?

Why do leaves change color
Right before they die?
Trees show off their beauty
Like a lie

How can love be distant
When you take away the lies?
Keeping nothing hidden
Only love remains inside

I’m glad that there are rainbows
After rainfall

Paint The Sky Green

How Can Love Be Distant

Walk Off The Main Road
©Julie Rust/Baba's Music-SESAC


Romantic novels aren’t my thing
Fantasy is not something I like to cling to
Pick up bars, personal ads, don’t give me the feeling
That I’ll find the one I know I’m looking for

To find the love that’s truly mine
I’ll have to look inside his eyes to know what lies there
If I choose to compromise, then it won’t last a lifetime
And I rather be alone then sell my soul

Chorus
I’ll walk off the main road
To find what my heart is looking for
Walk off the main road
Enjoy the view while I’m alone

I know deep down inside I’m right
To wait it out will be alright, my life will go on.
Use the past and it’s mistakes to make my vision clear
For life isn’t built on decisions based on fear

Chorus

Romantic novels aren’t my thing
Fantasy is not something I like to cling to
Walking trails that I’ve created is much more to my liking
And I’d rather find someone who walks his own

Chorus

Walk Off The Main Road

Alone Time (from the CD, "Leap of Faith")
©Julie Rust/Sesac

I love my 
alone time
I share with you
And every
day I need
This time with you

In our silence
There are no secrets
You can reach my heart
Then I feel your love

This love starts
from your heart
and flows my way
I know you
will not move
a breath away

In our silence
there are no secrets
you can reach my heart
Then I feel your love

Back in the world
everything's a dream
only you are 
clear and real to me

'Cuz in our silence
there are no secrets
you can reach my heart
Then I feel your love


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Alone Time

I'm Gonna Love You
©Julie Rust/SESAC and Mary Beth Cysewski

I know you like the back of my hand
So don't you think I don't understand
It may be that we disagree
But baby that's okay with me

CHORUS
Cuz you know me
Even when we disagree
I say it's yellow
You say it's blue
It doesn't matter
Here's the simple truth
I'm gonna love you
I'm gonna love you

VERSE 2
You're the best thing that's happened to me
And since we've met, I really feel complete
We have fun and we get along fine
But there are times when you cross the line

CHORUS

BRIDGE
I'm gonna love you
Even when it's rough
I'm gonna love you 
when the times are tough
I'm gonna love
through thick or thin
I'm gonna love you 
I'm gonna love you

CHORUS

I'm gonna love you
I'm gonna love you



I'm Gonna Love You

Going Home from the album, "Leap of Faith"
by Julie Rust/SESAC

Keeping track of time
Always looking back
Trying to hold on
Keeps me from looking for my home

Going home, going home
Endless road of travel
There's one destination
And there's no resting place
Going home, going home
Trying to unravel 
All the questions in my head that keep my heart from going home

Eyes that can't see
Hearts that cannot hear
They're deadend streets
Keep me from looking for my home

Chorus

Driving toward faith
Head on into fear
Learning to trust
Brings me closer to my home

Chorus



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Going Home

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