When Mr. O said that last night, and when Maria Shriver said it at UCLA on Sunday - I bet they didn't know that there is a song with that message that exsists out there. A lovely duo by the name of Devotion (New Thought, spiritually charged married singers/songwriters from Colorado) have a song on their "Intention" CD called "We Are the Ones"
The lyrics are:
We are the ones, we are the ones that we’ve been waiting for
We are the mothers who breathe with Mother EarthWe are the fathers, blessed with a gentle strengthThe sisters and brothers, respected, hand in handThe sons and the daughters who walk upon this sacred land
We are the healers who hear the voice of truthWe are the elders whose wisdom guides our youthThe searchers and seekers with wings spread to the sunThe shapers and builders whose work for peace is never done
We’re givers of mercy, believers in graceSingers of great beauty and keepers of the faith
We are the sailors who’ve come back through the stormWe are the dreamers, resting in God’s armsThe dancers and lovers who move beneath the starsThe masters and teachers whose visions remind us who we are
It's sung in a chant-like style and as commentators (Olbermann and Matthews) talked about liking the phrase so much, I wanted to yell at my TV screen "hey, hey! That's a song, too!" As popular as songs in the Obama compaign have become, Devotion came to my mind because they also have songs titled "Do All You Can" and "These Times" that remind me SO MUCH of this movement. I'll actually write up a piece on "These Times" because it really speaks to the heart in a similar way as Barak, in my opinion. If I can figure out a way to share the music and not just the lyrics, I will.
Devotion's website is www.devotionsings.com - their music is positive in every way and so inspiring. I think Obama supporter's can appreciate that.
As for where the phrase came from - I found this while Googling; (Maria Shriver did say it was from the Hopi Indians)
The Hopi Elders SpeakWe Are the OnesWe've Been Waiting For
You have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour.Now you must go back and tell the people that this is The Hour.And there are things to be considered:Where are you living?What are you doing?What are your relationships?Are you in right relation?Where is your water?Know your garden.It is time to speak your Truth.Create your community. Be good to each other. And do not look outside yourself for the leader. This could be a good time!There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are being torn apart, and they will suffer greatly.Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water. See who is in there with you and celebrate.At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally. Least of all, ourselves. For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.The time of the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves!Banish the word struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary.All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.We are the ones we've been waiting for.—The Elders OraibiArizona Hopi Nation COOL!
Where are you living?What are you doing?What are your relationships?Are you in right relation?Where is your water?Know your garden.It is time to speak your Truth.Create your community. Be good to each other. And do not look outside yourself for the leader.
COOL!
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