By Tracy Schruder

βI’ve always had a sneaking suspicion that singing brings desired realities into form. This intuition likely stems from the songs of the Irish elderly women in my family. They embodied the rich tradition of singing while they work. Their songs were an instrument that amplified the power of music. Through the songs that accompanied every task, everything from domestic chores to working in the fields.

As I sit back and remember, I can almost hear my mother’s voice. Every word – up beat and full of charm, and chime.

I remember the way she would sing while cooking, adding her voice as a special spice. Mom always sang over the food she was preparing. Her songs sang during cleaning, or tending to the garden, often had wordβs filled with inspiration and instructions. Our days were often filled with song. Even her criticisms and humor were laced with melody. It sounded as if music was woven into the very fabric of her being. It was a way of life that infused every moment with meaning and connection.

This tradition of singing while working is a legacy that dates back centuries in Ireland, where women played a vital role in keeping music alive.

They would sing while spinning, weaving, and working on traditional crafts, their voices lifting the spirits of those around them. The songs they sang told stories of love, hardship, and everyday life, preserving Irish culture and tradition. For these women, singing wasn’t just a way to pass the time; it was a way to create, to manifest, and to connect. It was a way to bring desired realities into form, to weave magic into the everyday. And it’s this legacy that has stayed with me, influencing my own understanding of the power of music and its ability to shape our lives.

In the end, it’s clear that singing is more than just a form of self-expression β it’s a powerful tool for shaping our reality. When we sing, we tap into a vibrational energy that resonates with our deepest desires and intentions.

We weave a spell of possibility, casting a net of sound and vibration into the universe. And as we do, we begin to notice synchronicities, coincidences, and unexpected opportunities unfolding before us. It’s as if the universe itself is responding to the frequency of our song, bringing our desires into form and manifesting our dreams.

In this way, singing becomes a sort of magic, a way to alchemize our intentions into reality. And it’s this magic that I believe we all have the power to tap into, whenever we choose to sing.β

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