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Mary Jane Knight

Eagles, Signs, and Surprises

Published 4 months ago • 3 min read

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Dear friends💜,

I am sending love and a warm hug to you:) January has always been a cold and difficult month for me here in Iowa, but what gets me through is the returning of the light. The clouds of December melt away into frigid clear skies with gorgeous sunrises (that I'm awake for:) and sweeping sunsets that slowly creep later and later. Last week, we had a few unusually warm days. I took a walk and lifted my face to the sun, felt the ever so gentle warmth and let the white light seer into my soul. Have you ever had a moment where everything melts away and you feel at one with the earth and sky? This was one of those moments.

As my journey of healing has become more focused and intense these past three years, I have been given many signs from nature that seem to reinforce what is on my heart. While self-recording and mixing my album over the last seven months , I have been spotting eagles flying right over me just when I am questioning my path. The soaring power of their flight is magnificent and the black and white stark contrast from below seems to affirm the healing energy that comes when both dark and light are in balance together.

During this time, I have been reminded again and again to let go of my fears, ask for help, light my candles both externally and internally, and trust and believe in the sanctity of my own essence, my truth, my love, my soul. This month, I want to share with you a Langston Hughes poem that has been on my inspiration board for many years. Although it was written specifically about Hellen Keller, I have found adopting it for myself to be powerful.

She,
In the dark,
Found light
Brighter than many ever see.
She,
Within herself,
Found loveliness,
Through the soul's own mastery.
And now the world receives
From her dower:
The message of the strength
Of inner power.
-Langston Hughes

Today, I am SO EXCITED to share two things. First is a JUST FOR YOU sneak peek at a cut from the video shoot of my song Rising Free with my videographer Ian Bennett. This title song will be the last song on the album -- the culmination of the healing journey.

The album Rising Free: a journey of healing takes the listener from the depths of despair to affirmation and healing through exploring anger, grief, sacredness, community, and the power of the voice.

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Secondly, I am sending off my final mixes to a mastering engineer on Monday so I can order CDs and vinyl to be ready for my

ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT!!!

Sunday, March 23rd - 2pm @Riverside Theatre IC, IA

Folks in the audience will get to hear my entire album live and be the first ones to have the opportunity to purchase a digital download, CD, or vinyl to help support my labor of love!

I will then open orders up for my readers the next day and, a month later, I will launch it on all of the streaming platforms.

As soon as I get the ticketing worked out with the theatre, please be on the lookout for one extra email this month with the reveal of the album cover and a link for concert tickets:)

I started composing these songs two and a half years ago and I have spent the last year experimenting, learning, and recording to self-produce this album. If you enjoyed the sneak peek and know of someone that might be interested in my music, I would be so grateful if you would forward this email and encourage them to check out my monthly letters and subscribe here.

This is quite an endeavor for me, and I am so thankful for you; your support and your love. Remember to light that candle within and be on the lookout for signs, because once you start seeking they begin to appear in the most unexpected places!

Sending lots of love and light to you,

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Mary Jane Knight

Reclaim Voice. Reclaim Self.

As a vocal artist, composer, sacred space holder, and host of Voices of Healing online community, Mary Jane is on a mission to help people discover the magic and healing power of the incredible, unique human voice. She sends a heartfelt and intentional newsletter once a month, designed to uplift and inspire. Words from her heart, straight to your inbox.​

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