(from http://attunedvibrations.com/432hz/)
". . . According to Brain T. Collins, a musician and researcher, the standard pitch (A=440 Hz) does not harmonize on any level that corresponds to cosmic movement, rhythm, or natural vibration. . . There’s a growing musical and metaphysical movement for recovering optimal integrity in the music industry and spirituality through the 432Hz tuning. . . In April 2008 Dutch journalist Richard Huisken founded the ‘back to 432 Hz’ committee, claiming that this original tuning was used in ancient cultures and is found on antique instruments like the Stradivarius violin. According to Huisken, music tuned to 432 Hz is softer and brighter, giving greater clarity and is easier on the ears. . . 432 Hz seems to work at the heart chakra, “the feeling”, and therefore could have a good influence on the spiritual development of the listener. Some people who are not able to distinguish the 8hz difference claim they can feel the music warmer due to the longer wavelength. . . Researchers and musicians . . .report that they feel calmer, happier and more relaxed when playing music at 432Hz. . ."
(from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A440_%28pitch_standard%29)
". . . Prior to the standardization on 440 Hz, many countries and organizations followed the Austrian government's 1885 recommendation of 435 Hz. The American music industry reached an informal standard of 440 Hz in 1926, and some began using it in instrument manufacturing. In 1936 the American Standards Association recommended that the A above middle C be tuned to 440 Hz. This standard was taken up by the International Organization for Standardization in 1955 (reaffirmed by them in 1975) as ISO 16. . ."
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Strive for continuous improvement, instead of perfection.
Kim Collins
Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.
Salvador Dali
Fix your eyes on perfection and you make almost everything speed towards it.
William Ellery Channing
Perfect is what's natural or real; that is beauty.
Marc Jacobs
The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.
George Orwell
Redemption is not perfection. The redeemed must realize their imperfections.
John Piper
Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable.
Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield
To strive for perfection is noble. To expect to attain it is irrational.
Ray Jozwiak-Gonzo Piano
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My latest solo offering, Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak, featuring original, instrumental piano music will be released April 7, 2014 Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak
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Where's the cheer
That I should feel
Inside my heart
This time of year
While all the
Televisions
Newspapers
And billboards
Count the shopping days
For me
It appears
To me that
I'm the only one
Who doesn't see
The fine and natural
Attraction to what seems
Part race
Part obstacle course
I believe
Long ago I leaned that we
Celebrate this season
Anniversary of the birth
Of someone named Jesus
Through the years
How my perception of it all
Has gone awry
When so much
Manufactured hype
And pressurized requirements
Make it all seem a lie
How I wish
Since it's the
Time of year that
Dreams can come alive
That you and I
See one November when
Without the retail forecasting
Some peace on earth
Goodwill to all arrives
CHEER(from
Black, & White Then Back due April 2013)
. . . the mortality reported in the entertainment, literature and business (motivation) worlds yesterday gives one pause, I would like to think. At my age, mortality does enter the consciousness more often than in younger days. But it doesn't have to be depressing. It's just one of those things that has to happen no matter our aversion or distaste for it, like . . . Brussels sprouts or . . . American Idol. (I didn't mean that. I really do like Brussels sprouts.)
So goodbye Kitty, Donald, Stephen, Bob and Jon. You will be missed. And for those who won't be missed by quite as many, you will be missed by some every bit as deeply.
So as difficult as it may be, try to think about mortality every now and then; yours as well as everyone else's. Think about how natural and unavoidable it is. Then remember . . . today, right now. . . . you are alive!
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