The inspiration for “Vessel” came to me while on the set of one of the Indian feature films I acted in. As I was waiting around for hours, I begin to witness my thoughts and see the loops of negative self-talk. I hadn’t been given the script, and we were in the heat of shooting the movie. I wanted to be prepared for my scenes and to make the best use of the time. I was upset and frustrated pacing around huffing and puffing. Feeling drained and fed up, I sat down, and in desperation, I began to meditate. Then these words came out like a mantra.
“I don’t need to know, I just show up. Presence is my only preparation. What is needed in the moment will manifest with ease. I’m a vessel, higher power flows through me.”
There it was. My whole energy shifted, and I was lifted to another level of awareness and understanding. It was a powerful moment that transformed my entire experience. "Vessel" is about my EGO getting out of the way so that my SOUL can shine. This is about showing up, with presence, not an unattainable perfection that keeps me separate from everyone. It is much simpler than I make it. The complications are endless, and the need for surrender is urgent.
lyrics
Lyrics:
There’s a voice in my head
a little devil on my shoulder
feeding my fears
worry takes over
when anything goes wrong
he’s quick to point it out
highlights all my weaknesses
fans the flame of doubt
it’s a shame that I listened to him
for far too long
left my dreams by the riverside
and floated along
Like a fool falling forward into the great unknown
on my knees uncertainty is all I’m shown
I look inside, find my light
that will guide me home
finally, I realize that I’ve been here all along
I have stood at this crossroads before
feeling my soul beckoning,
whole new worlds to explore
yet the known is so comforting
this time I let go to the mystery
leave all these fears behind
this is my great reckoning
as I dissolve into the Divine
I don’t need to know, I just show up
presence is my only preparation
what is needed in the moment
will manifest with ease
I’m a vessel higher power flows through me
The song I sing I bring through
from my heart where it all rings true
it’s my medicine, heals my wounds,
soothes my suffering these inspired tunes
shift my attention deep within,
leave the world behind, grab my pen
open to the muse who loves to share,
whispers sweet melodies into my ear
guides my flow and the words they pour
like a crashing wave on a familiar shore
never taking credit, keep creations pure,
with love and gratitude, i will endure
For Jeremy Roske, music is more than a melody — it's a cure.
As a founding member of the Earth
Guardians' he wrote message-driven melodic music designed to uplift the masses and influence the planet.
After being struck by lightning, Roske's near-death experience inspired him to branch out on his own, creating music that inspires hope and transcends tragedy....more
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