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Rickie's Mini Blog written July 29, 2010 (on the morning of the Soul Sisters Retreat)

Have you ever danced so far out of time that somebody else has to tell you what you look like?

This weekend at Agape's 12th Annual Souls Sisters Women's Retreat, 225 women will gather to share from the creative edge of their expression. The world knows that it is time for women to rise together, but sometimes women don't know how to do that. I co-facilitate the gathering with Greta Sesheta, a brilliant minister and actress. We always leave more inspired and encouraged to, "bring Eternity into Time," to quote Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith (my honey and husband). For the next four days, we will encourage our dreams awake and listen to the new stories that describe a woman who is on point and who dreams not just for herself, but for the collective.

You can join with us by turning within and taking a listen to the song of your soul. I listened to the song inside my soul last year - told somebody about it - and two months later, we opened a Saturday school.* You can do it, too.

My travels to Omega Institute in Rhinebeck NY, and Chicago for a gathering of Centers for Spiritual Living International were truly inspiring. Here is a shout out to all of you who sing with me everyday. You are so much happier because you do (and you know that's right!)

In case you didn't know, there are over 2000 New Thought Spiritual Centers and more than I can count Christian Churches and Yoga studios that employ chants and songs that I have written or co-written with Michael. And these folks buy cds for their friends and families, too. So lots of folks who don't attend church per se are listening to songs and singing along with me on their way to work.

And WOW! There are so many songs that I forget some of the choral parts, sometimes. Hence, the Preservation and Archives Project that is even now, developing a book of the hottest 50 Agape Choir songs (complete with choral parts and piano score). After that completes, the hottest 50 Inspirational Chants; and after that completes, a total anthology of 100 songs from my cds through the years. And then I'll do a movie and a sequel... LOL! I have so much fun dreaming (but my dreams come true!). Thanks for riding with me a moment and thanks to those of you who have made donations toward the Archives Project. You will be so delighted at the result of your investment. If you would like information on how you can support the Preservation & Archives Project, send an email to music@agapelive.com.

Take a breath with me.

Thanks for checking in. Be in the JOY and don't miss the greatest show on Earth that begins moment to moment within your mind. You came to deliver something great. Bring it on, from the inside out.

Seeing the highest and the best,

Rickie BB

*About KUUMBA: I dreamt of starting a great school for children K-12 who would benefit from a creative approach to learning and WE HAVE!!! It's called KUUMBA in Motion, presently serving ages 3 to 13. It started out as a Saturday FUN place! Now the KUUMBA way is developing a real method in education that is effective, fun and truly inspiring for the children AND their families.

Don't be shocked to find we have expanded beyond a Saturday school. We have a vision of a 5 day a week school (total play on one of those days... of course!) by Fall. You'll hear more about how you can be involved with KUUMBA which by the way is a Swahili word that means Creativity.

Peace to all.

I am constantly adding dates so feel free to check out my Calendar here. Don’t forget to help me plan my Summer Tour Schedule by clicking "Eventful" on the left and let me know what city you live in! My latest CD is and all my CDs are for sale here on my website. Also, check out my current LIVE music videos on the right and let me know what you think on Facebook and MySpace!

Thank you Jeff Kushner and Crew for the lovely Supreme Inspiration video. Your generosity is amazing. Cedi Raja Ali and Robert Cain, thank you for very sweet, Water in A Dry Land video. Mikki Willis continues to rock with the Alle-Alleluia video... (classic)! And final and continued Kudos to Peggy Callahan, and the Free the Slaves Foundation for the chance to travel to Nepal and shoot the powerful Grateful For the Day video while participating in the amazing service of the FTS Foundation.

INCREDIBLE NEWS!!!

My husband, Michael Bernard Beckwith (woohoo!), myself, the Agape Choir, Niki Haris, Siedah Garrett, Will.I.AM, Ronnie Robinson and Tim McAfee-Lewis continue to be featured in a dynamic PBS special, THE ANSWER IS YOU that is now airing all over the USA. CHECK IT OUT!!! It's really, really good. Agape Media Int'l did a fantastic job in producing the show. Please watch it and be inspired to order a CD or DVD from the program to support Public Broacdasting Stations.

Your support will also encourage local PBS stations to replay the special and the music and message of Agape will be heard all over America. To date, the PBS markets are BOOMING with interest and folks are LOVING the special. The music is wonderful and you will really enjoy it. So don't miss it. Go to www.agapelive.com for the programming schedule or just contact your local PBS. FIND IT!!!

OLDY BUT GOODY NEWS FLASH!

In response to the need for assistance due to the disastrous earthquake in Haiti, we put together a concert within three days that included The Agape International Choir, Agape Children's Choir, Niki Haris, Howard Hewitt, Chaka Khan, Tina Marie, Brenda Russell, MAMA Byars and me. (go to www.agapelive.com in the Live Stream section shows the whole thing). It was fantastic what we achieved together. We can do so much more and more often.

So what else is up! A great sky above and infinite chances to find a way to love.

Let it be so that we each do our part to make the world a better place and that we have a good time doing it. You got a GOOD incarnation this time. Let's DO something with it!

I dream of singing to you real soon, and celebrating the beauty of what we can be when we express the wonder in our soul. Thanks for dreaming yourself awake with me.

Love and Light,

Rickie BB