Unity Church Of Clearwater

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics to “This Is What I Know” – Words & Music by Jan Garrett: “This is what I know: That we are all connected, The universe reflected in each shining part. And everywhere I go I recognize the faces All of my relations in this one Heart. And all I need is already looking thru these eyes, Nearer than my breathing, closer than hands and feet. We are dreaming together all the gifts of heaven and earth, And so I receive all I can be…. And now I let it go, with such appreciation, With sheer exhilaration, now I set it free. And so it is, and so be it. When I sing it I can see it. I welcome us in, and now we begin . . . . Amen, amen, amen!”

Leddy Hammock Lyrics from “Your True Calling” by Jana Stanfield: When you hear a voice, no one else can hear, Yet it’s clear and loud, ringing in your ear. And you finally know, what it’s time to do, That’s your true calling, calling you. When your heart’s wide open ’cause your mind’s been changed And the dreams you dream are not the same, There’s a gate that’s open, you can walk right through. That’s your true calling, calling you. You ask yourself, “Is this a voice I can trust?” You think you can’t, but you know that you must. You’re afraid you’ll fall, if you let go. But there’s only one way you’ll ever know. Those wings you keep folded are meant to be used When your true calling is calling you. You ask yourself, Am I asking too much? You think you can’t, but you know that you must. There’s a gate that’s open, you can walk right through That’s your true calling, calling you, your true calling, calling you!

Leddy Hammock Lyrics from “No Complaints Whatsoever” by Jan Garrett & JD Martin: I got no complaints whatsoever and a new day is dawning in my soul. I gave up the struggle at last, and I can see all the ways that I’ve been gifted and all the wisdom that has brought me to this place. Through the twists and the turns, I have finally come to learn to trust this amazing kind of grace. The high road is surprisingly easy. Forgiveness shows up without a fight. Through the ups and the downs I see beauty all around, ‘cause I’d rather be grateful than right. I’ve got no regrets. I’m seriously blessed. I got peace of mind. All the time. I’ve got no complaints whatsoever and a new day is dawning in my soul.

Judy Tafelski Inspired by lyrics to “The Way of God” by Richard Mekdeci: “Hush my child,” I heard the voice say from the dark night of my soul. “Things are not as bad as they seem, you are stronger than you know. You call on me to help you but it’s already done. Ev’rything I am, you are; the battle has been won. You are not weak. You are not helpless. You are not fear. You are not judgment. You are whole. You are worthy. You are the way of God, the way of God. Deep in my own heart I found strength and the courage to go on, When I faced my fears I could see they were all just illusion. I want to make the difference, I want to be the way. Now when I want to turn and run, I hear myself say: Stretch your heart until it reaches the way of God. Ev’ry Master Teacher teaches the way of God. ‘Cause the only way to peace is the way of God. So when the path before you seems too much to take, just remember who you are, take a breath and say, I am not weak. I am not helpless. I am not fear. I am not judgment. I am whole.

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics by Leddy Hammock to a song by Sue Riley, “Leave those Walls Behind” from the double CD set with “Twelve Women of the Chalice” (2008): Sounds of the city, the life I knew, fade in the background and drift away. As I turn to face the window, to the open blue, new life is calling to me. It says, “Come with me, Beloved, leave those walls behind, for a land of milk and honey— a promised land, leave those walls behind.” Oh, I’ve taken care of others, of ev’ryone but me. Closed in these walls, no room to breathe, I can only save them by choosing to be free. New life is calling to me. It says, “Come with me, Beloved, leave those walls behind, for a land of milk and honey– a promised land. Leave those walls behind. “No more looking out with longing, hiding here within. Now I fin’ly have the courage to step outside. I’ve shaken off my sorrow, no more waiting to begin. New life is calling to me. It says, “Come with me, Beloved, leave those walls behind, For a land of milk and honey, a pr

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics by Leddy Hammock to a song by Sue Riley, “Leave those Walls Behind” from the double CD set with “Twelve Women of the Chalice” (2008): Sounds of the city, the life I knew, fade in the background and drift away. As I turn to face the window, to the open blue, new life is calling to me. It says, “Come with me, Beloved, leave those walls behind, for a land of milk and honey— a promised land, leave those walls behind.” Oh, I’ve taken care of others, of ev’ryone but me. Closed in these walls, no room to breathe, I can only save them by choosing to be free. New life is calling to me. It says, “Come with me, Beloved, leave those walls behind, for a land of milk and honey– a promised land. Leave those walls behind. “No more looking out with longing, hiding here within. Now I fin’ly have the courage to step outside. I’ve shaken off my sorrow, no more waiting to begin. New life is calling to me. It says, “Come with me, Beloved, leave those walls behind, For a land of milk and honey, a pr

Leddy Hammock   Inspired by lyrics from “A World Awakening” by Richard Mekdeci: “No more fighting, hearts uniting, all one people, all one dream. Hate is dying, Love is rising on a world awakening. Children of one God, one planet. Let the earth and heaven sing. Join the angels’ joyous strains all for a world awakening. One day all the world is watching. Time weaves us a common theme. Peace, our anthem, all are welcome to a world awakening. New ideas and new beginnings, that’s what each tomorrow brings. Freely giving, we are living in a world awakening.”

Leddy Hammock Inspired by “Don’t Ask Me To Give up this Dream” from “Twelve Women of the Chalice” Cd set, music by Sue K. Riley and lyrics by Leddy Hammock: With my back to the past, I let everything go. I am leaving behind me the life I have known, In this meadow of memories, nothing can grow. I am leaving the life I have known. There are those who will say it is safer to stay Where the voices around me all call me by name. But, I’ll follow the longing that leads me away From the voices that call me by name. Don’t ask me to give up this dream. Wherever it takes me, I’ll go. No matter how hopeless this journey may seem, Don’t ask me to give up this dream. I will gather my good from the seeds of the past, My blessing will come by the work of my hands. From the heat of the day to the sunset at last, I’ll be blessed by the work of my hands. Don’t ask me to give up this dream.

"Dreamspeak" Inspired by lyrics to “When We’re Talkin’ Dreams” by Sue Riley, Karen Taylor-Good, and Harold Payne: A dream is just a seed we plant. Then we wait for it to grow. We’ve been waiting patiently, I know. We’re breathin’ so it’s not too late. There’s no expiration date when we’re talkin’ dreams, and we’re talkin’ dreams. Anything can happen, long as we think it can. Unexpected gifts await our outstretched hand. There’s no expiration date when we’re talkin’ dreams, and we’re talkin’ dreams.

Judy Talelski  Inspired by lyrics to “I Dreamed of Rain” by Jan Garrett: The Spirit indwelling inspires me with dreams of freedom. “I dreamed of rain and the rains came, soft and easy, sweet and clear….” and peace spread over the land.” Every soul dreams of freedom and deserves to be free from bondage. “I dreamed of summer, and the winds changed and peace spread over the land.” I dreamed of freedom and I know the Truth sets me free from all limitation. “I dreamed of freedom and the moon rose, and the way was easy and the path was clear.” I am a child of God, born to be free. “And the flowers bloom in the desert, and the air is fresh and clear. I dreamed of freedom and the moon rose and peace spread over the land.”

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics to “Closer than You Think” by Sue Riley, Glen Roethel and Melinda Wood Allen: “When all your dreams are hooked on a shooting star And the star falls down, remember how great you are. You are the guiding star you need…. Your day in the sun, the moment seems lost in time, When the sun sinks low, remember how bright you shine. You are the only light you need…. The road is long, and you feel weary. Take one more step, you are nearly home. Shadows of time, love that has passed you by And your hope runs out. Give it just one more try. Love may be closer than you think. Don’t stop now. You’re closer than you think.

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics from “Father’s Day” by Johnsmith: In my heart, I hear my Father say that He loves me. “Like rain falling gently upon fallow ground. I felt the fields of my heart turn green on those few small words my father said to me.” So, now, I try to say ‘I love you’ every chance I get. “It’s funny how a few small words can run so deep, make a baby smile make a grown man weep.”

Leddy Hammock Inspired by “Getting’ Better Ev’ry Minute” by Richard Mekdeci: It’s getting better ev’ry minute, getting better ev’ry day…. There’s a channel of peace being sent from above Bringing us this message on the wings of a dove – It says, It’s betting better ev’ry minute, getting better ev’ry day…. If we’re wise, we surely know; what we feed will always grow …. So I walk through my life and do my best to be cheerful Because I know it’s a choice and it’s better than fearful. So when my friends smile and say, “Hey how ya doin’ today?” I will choose to answer in a positive way – I say, “I’m getting better every minute, getting better every day

Sue Riley Inspired by lyrics to “Do What I Can Do” by Sue Riley, Richard Mekdeci, and Gary Lynn Floyd: “Look around, what do I see? Good or bad, it’s up to me. My world reflects what I believe. Here’s what I believe. I know there’s good in everyone. I know the best is yet to come. Look out world, ‘cause I’m not done, I’ve only just begun . . . . I’ll choose compassion over fear, release my love into the atmosphere. Like a single wave in an endless sea, any change begins with me. And, when I feel I’m all alone, I’ll remember, one drop of water smooths a stone. Gonna, love like crazy, shine like gold, be courageous, break the mold. Can’t do it all, but this much is true. I can do what I can do.”

Leddy Hammock From “We Remember Them” by Rabbis Sylvan Kamens and Jack Riemer: “At the rising of the sun and at its going down …. At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them.” “At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring …. At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer, we remember them.” “At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn …. At the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them.” “When we have achievements that are based on theirs …. When we fulfill their dreams, and our own, we remember them. As long as we live, they too will live: for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.”

Sue Riley Inspired by “Who You Become” by Sue Riley and Jana Stanfield: We keep our eyes on the prize, but don’t fret if we stray, because the most important thing is who we become along the way. It’s how we love, how we live, how we laugh, how we give. Yes, the most important thing is who we become along the way. We keep our eyes on the prize, but don’t fret if we stray, because the most important thing is who we become along the way. It’s how we love, how we live, how we laugh, how we give. Yes, the most important thing is who we become along the way.

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics to “God Is” by Richard Mekdeci, based on the “Prayer for Protection” by James Dillet Freeman: “In the morning when I rise and before I close my eyes, Anytime I’m in despair, I just speak this little prayer — When the cold winds start to blow and they beat upon your door, Every night will have its dawn, hold this thought as you hold on — We all hear the Spirit call. It’s a small world after all. Bound together in and through this one common, simple Truth: God’s light surrounds us, God’s love enfolds us; God’s power protects us; The presence of God watches over us; Wherever we are, GOD IS!”

Leddy Hammock Lyrics to “Mother Nature” by B.A. Huffman: “From the moment you were born, you were loved beyond compare. You were cradled in a mothers’ arms, and trusted to her care. She loved without condition and provided best she could. She sheltered you with comfort and she taught you bad from good. And with or without children of your own, you can honor your mother if you pass her long along. We all have a mother nature, a place within our self, to nurture lovingkindness and nourish someone else. We all have a mother nature, a love that has no end, so share it with a neighbor, brother, sister, stranger, friend. If you look around the world, there are families of all kind. There are children with two fathers, there are mothers left behind. But we all have love in common, to share with children, pets and friends. Just use your mother nature, so the story never ends. But with or without children of our own, we can honor our mothers if we pass their love along.”

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics from “Takin’ Back My Day” by JD Martin, Jan Garrett, and Richard Mekdeci: It’s a beautiful start to a brand new morning. Then, out of the blue, without warning, I let a little thing like a gnat in my tea steal away my sanity. In the midst of it all, when I stumble and fall, I know I’m gonna be ok. I’d start to feel the beat, I get back on my feet, and I dance away, takin’ back my day! . . . Standin’ in my shoes, I know what to do—takin’ back my day! Just a slight adjustment, is really all it takes. See the great big picture, ‘stead of all the mistakes. Oh, I just smile at the things on my list—can’t stay inside on a day like this. In the midst of it all, when I stumble and fall, I know I’m gonna be okay, I start to feel the beat, I get back on my feet, and I dance away, takin’ back my day! … Takin’ back my day, standin’ in my shoes, I got the right moves, takin’ back my day. There’s a blue sky over my head. I got a spring in my step. You can bet the best is just a breath away,

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics to “A New Earth” by Jill Colucci, Harold Payne, and JD Martin: “Trying to hold it together when it feels like it’s falling apart…. We can’t hide forever. We’ve got to figure it out—a new earth, a new dawn, a new way to move on, a new dream, deep in our hearts, we need it now, some way, somehow, now more than ever, we need a new earth. Are we willing to give and take, to reach across a great divide, we’ve got to stand on some common ground to survive. If we pull together, imagine all that we can create, a new earth, a new dawn, a new way to move on, a new dream, deep in our hearts, we need it now, someway, somehow, now more than ever, we need a new earth. I can hear the children cryin’ now, ‘Oh, won’t you help us save our future now?’ So let your healing rain fall from the clouds, a new earth, a new dawn, a new way to move on, a new hope, deep in our hearts, we need it now, some way, somehow, now more than ever, we need a new earth. Now more than ever, we’ll build it together,