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Stoneman
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11/11/2024 2:02:43 AM
You Never Know When Someone Might Be Listening
I live right next to a park that is owned by our HOA. I go out there everyday and do my martial arts workout. You know? Pushup's, kicks, forms and hand weapons like chucks, Filipino fighting sticks, staff etc. Anyway, before i start my work out each day I always sing a spiritual and pray. Been doing the same routine for about 25 years. People often walk by and i occasionally hear a misc. amen after my prayer. the other day I was feeling very down and in order to lift myself up, I sang a very moving rendition of an original spiritual. I was sure there was nobody else out there so i really let go. After singing and saying my prayers I heard a loud commotion of people behind me praising God and saying amen. When I turned around to look I discovered that there were about 50 people all standing and giving God thanks with me. Later, some of my neighbors told me that they open their windows every morning so they can hear my song and prayer. They said that it blesses their souls to hear me. That, particular day a neighbor had promised others that she would call them and let them know when i came out to work out and pray. Truly, I had no idea that the whole neighborhood wanted to be there with me. Those folks only knew me as the martial artist that works out in the park. When I told them all about my music and accomplishments in music they were stunned. They had no idea that a songwriter/producer like me lived in the hood. That just goes to show you just how bad I am at self promotion. I learned a big lesson. You never know who is listening to you. Might be more than God. Amen? Much Respect, Stoneman
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Lars Mars
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11/11/2024 5:48:50 AM
And you thought you were done with doing music in public.
As they say, God works in mysterious ways Stoneman.
Lovely story, thanks.
Glenn
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Stoneman
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11/11/2024 2:31:57 PM
I suppose that the differnce is that I was not performing. I was worshiping God. No [pressure there. Just bring an open heart and go for it. A couple of them could even quote the day and year that they first heard me singing to God. Then there were those who spoke of times when thy were depressed about life and my song lifted them up. Of course, I refused to take any credit away from the Lord. If they were toucjed, it had nothing to do with me. the spirit moves on its own without my assistance.. But it felt good to hear the stories from people. Of nte is the fact that some of those people never even spoke to me when they saw me out there. They would just walk by like I didn't even exist. You never know what people think of you until talk with them. It was a very pleasant experience.
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The Rhythm Kings
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11/11/2024 5:37:44 PM
Beautiful. Simply beautiful.
God bless Stone Man. God bless.
Bruce
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Bryon Tosoff
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11/11/2024 6:10:23 PM
always admire the Stoneman , he brings us amazing parts of his experiences
bryon
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Psyche's Muse
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11/12/2024 2:50:11 AM
Amen! That IS so cool "being a blessing unto those around you" Stoneman. Thank You!
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Seismo
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11/16/2024 12:22:22 PM
STONEMAN....if your interested...if not, no worries...
I put some kindling into this one...now You take it and put the Fire to It.
Or maybe someone you know...anyway, I'll promote it, too. Maybe we can get a little spending money off it.
God IS Great!!
https://indiemusicpeople.com/songs.aspx?SongID=122328&ArtistID=170398
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Paul groover
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11/16/2024 5:02:58 PM
Your a good man i really like people who stand by there convictions and beliefs no matter what. It is a sign of good character. Have u heard of the project of love on utube
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Stoneman
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11/17/2024 12:08:37 AM
No I haven't heard about that. I'll have to look it up.
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