Have we disconnected from our heart and soul as we pursue Artificial Intelligence (AI) song generation, or in any AI pursuits for that matter? That was the subject of this fascinating YouTube video.
After all of the AI song generation I’ve done, and that my husband has done in the last few months, I can tell you this: While the songs may stick in my head, I’ve yet to feel GodBumps (the way I explain that soul resonance I feel) as I listen to our AI songs. And that disturbs me. It also makes me think this way of creating music is best used to get ideas from and then go back into the studio with real singers and musicians in order to put out quality music.
For me, this means, using AI to help me build the skeleton of the lyrics, then I massage them and ensure the lyrics relate MY personal story, and then let the AI general the singing and music as an initial raw demo.
My husband writes all of his own lyrics and lyrical structure. Then he plugs his lyrics into the AI song generator to have it sung and played. Most of the songs he’s plugging into the AI generator are his, songs he’s already had played/sung by real live musicians and he’s published/released. He’s simply using AI to generate a different version. A different sound. It’s fun for him! Far be it from me to deny him of that.
My hubby’s original song, The al gore rhythmic. I think you’ll find it amusing!
Yours in expanding, revolving, limitless, spiraling consciousness,
To our better health, ease, and sustaining lives of JOY! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
About us
My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to many of his songs at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey
My daughter and I took a jewelry making fused glass art class last Saturday night–a week ago. It was fun because we did it together, but it was more tedious to me than fun. I still prefer the glaze/paint/carve art we did a few weeks ago (the mugs: https://sheilamurrey.net/2025/03/06/thrive-in-25-art-class-mugs-back-from-the-kiln/)
Fused glass jewelry pieces
I went to class not knowing we would make more than one thing, so I had put no thought into what I might create. Perhaps this worked in my favor, because as I played around with different colors and sizes of pre-cut glass, I remembered how I love cairns when we’re out hiking. Thus, I decided to assemble several. And my daughter found the little butterfly glass rounds, so I added those to a few of the pieces. A couple of the pieces I arranged in a particular order, such as the one that looks like a candle, with a couple of clouds above it and earth beneath. Had I really thought about it, I would have picked a piece of orange glass for the small flame instead of blue, but eh, it’s art!
I got a pic of my daughter while she was creating her pieces. She told me she didn’t have many photos of her actually crafting, so… I snapped one. I got photos of my tray of glass bits and a couple of ‘in progress’ photos of my glass projects. Then there’s a final ‘after kiln’ picture of my daughter’s projects as well as mine all together. Finally, the last photo in the gallery that follows is of our front enclosed porch too, so you can see where we’ll be playing games and having cocktails some evenings. When winter is completely done, she will move the snow shovels and such so it will even feel a bit roomier. Plus, we’re going to start some seeds too, in containers that will sit on the windowsills. The box under the table is for all of us to use to recycle cardboard in.
Still undecided
I’m still undecided about creating more AI generated music, so here I sit, reading other blogs, some books, and beginning a new exercise routine. Oh, right, and continue procrastinating about writing my 5th book. I just feel like if no one is buying the first couple of books (that I wrote myself, the two initial books were multi-authored books), then why bother! I know that’s probably not a good way to think, but that’s honestly where my mind has been at lately. Plus, I want to start my calligraphy writing/drawing stuff. Hmm… where do my days go?
About songwriting
Check out my husband’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey and specifically, any songs he put out before Feb. 2025. We counted again and he has written nearly 700 original songs!
Everything happens for a reason in the multiverse with myriad sides to every story
Yes, Everything Happens for a Reason in the multiverse and Everything Resolves to Gratitude. Knowing that each of us (as fractals) uplifts my mind and allows me to view life as a lively kaleidoscope grand design that moves about in an ever-expanding, revolving, melodious, consciousness. Even if we have to disconnect from some people, for a time.
Enjoy (IN Joy) everything and love! Be Everything All the Time. Let’s THRIVE in ’25!
Yours in expanding, coexisting (because there’s more than one-side to every story), balancing, spiraling consciousness,
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
About us
Richard and I play at the intersection of Energy, Spirituality, Health, and Music, to let FREEDOM ring for ALL! We’re down to earth (even if we are conspiracy theorists), yet not in the ground! We’re just dancing around in rhythm with the mystifying Multiverse… all humble like. But we’re always thinking, onward and upwards, so we keep exploring and creating!
My husband of 20 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned nearly 600 original songs).
All of our 400+ original songs are available for song placement in TV, film, games, etc. Video content creators, filmmakers, podcasters, production companies, deejays, Vloggers, YouTubers, and more can use our original music and songs in movies, TV shows, video intros, and such. We’re also seeking bands to play our songs. If you know of any up and coming musical artist, please forward this blog article to them.
Sheila’s books on Amazon
My meme: Books by Sheila –Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
Connect with us
The social channels where I am most active (after thoroughly testing out others in 2024, I’ve dropped a few. My stats revealed almost no one opened my blog posts from Substack, Locals, or Instagram. I still have accounts there but I won’t be posting to those anymore):
I was thrilled to receive this acknowledgment a week or so ago from blogger pal and author friend, Dawn Pisturino over at: https://dawnpisturino.wordpress.com Thank you so much, Dawn!
I’ll link to Dawn’s books a little later in this post. And be on the lookout for the eleven Sunshine Blogger Award nominees I’ve posted too!
Sunshine Blogger
Sunshine Blogger Award
I was honestly surprised to receive this Sunshine Blogger Award because though my CB radio handle used to be ‘Sunshine Girl’ when I was young, and that I’ve lived in the Sunshine State of Florida for nearly 40 years… I don’t believe I spread much sunshine around in the blogosphere, though I do always attempt to entertain and educate those daring enough to read my posts.
My answers to Dawn’s questions
Part of being nominated for this Sunshine Blogger Award is to answer the questions offered by the nominating blogger, and then I have to nominate up to eleven other bloggers and give them some questions to answer too! So, the following are my short answers to the questions from Dawn:
What’s your favorite food? Why? I love lamb (and yes, we even loved haggis when we were in Scotland–you can’t get it anywhere else!). But now that we’re vegans (again), I will say Newman’s Own, white pizza spinach, with mushrooms and black olives that I add.
Do you like to cook? What’s your favorite dish to prepare? I like to cook but don’t always feel up to it, so Bean Vivo, Three Bean Chili is an easy meal to heat up.
What kind of books do you like to read? Why? I read a LOT of non-fiction. To quote one of my favorite movie lines, “I like non fiction.There is so much to know about this world.I think you read something somebody just invented, waste of time.“
What’s your favorite movie? Why? I have too many to list, but The Wizard of Oz is definitely in my top 5. It has an enduring story, Dorothy, fantastic dream sequence (or was it a dream?), great witches, and flying monkeys.
What’s your favorite kind of music? Why? I’m too eclectic, but the first music I recall was Kenny Rogers and the First Edition, so we’ll go with Rock.
What’s the most exotic place you’ve ever been? Cozumel.
What’s your favorite exercise? Dancing. My daughter and I are going out dancing in two weeks and we’re going to try line-dancing and two-steppin’! I’m excited!
These were such grand questions, I think I’ll just throw these on out to my favorite bloggers below, if they should also choose to accept to ‘play’ and receive a Sunshine Blogger Award from me!
Be sure to click each link and check my blogger pals’ websites:
Author, Haiku for the Midnight Hour(2024) – #1 Amazon New Release in Japanese Poetry & Haiku, Haiku & Japanese Poetry, and 90-Minute Teen & Young Adult Short Reads
Author, Lunar Gazing Haiku(2024) – #1 Amazon New Release in Asian and Contemporary Poetry, Japanese Poetry & Haiku, 45-Minute Teen & Young Adult Short Reads, Poetry for Teens & Young Adults, and Haiku & Japanese Poetry
Check out my husband’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey and specifically, any songs he put out before Feb. 2025. Go to Richard’s YouTube channel to hear all of his original songs. We counted again and he has written nearly 700 original songs!
Everything happens for a reason in the multiverse with myriad sides to every story
Yes, Everything Happens for a Reason in the multiverse and Everything Resolves to Gratitude. Knowing that each of us (as fractals) uplifts my mind and allows me to view life as a lively kaleidoscope grand design that moves about in an ever-expanding, revolving, melodious, consciousness. Even if we have to disconnect from some people, for a time.
Enjoy (IN Joy) everything and love! Be Everything All the Time. Let’s THRIVE in ’25!
Yours in expanding, coexisting (because there’s more than one-side to every story), balancing, spiraling consciousness,
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
About us
Richard and I play at the intersection of Energy, Spirituality, Health, and Music, to let FREEDOM ring for ALL! We’re down to earth (even if we are conspiracy theorists), yet not in the ground! We’re just dancing around in rhythm with the mystifying Multiverse… all humble like. But we’re always thinking, onward and upwards, so we keep exploring and creating!
My husband of 20 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned nearly 600 original songs).
All of our 400+ original songs are available for song placement in TV, film, games, etc. Video content creators, filmmakers, podcasters, production companies, deejays, Vloggers, YouTubers, and more can use our original music and songs in movies, TV shows, video intros, and such. We’re also seeking bands to play our songs. If you know of any up and coming musical artist, please forward this blog article to them.
Sheila’s books on Amazon
My meme: Books by Sheila –Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
Connect with us
The social channels where I am most active (after thoroughly testing out others in 2024, I’ve dropped a few. My stats revealed almost no one opened my blog posts from Substack, Locals, or Instagram. I still have accounts there but I won’t be posting to those anymore):
I have had two more healing zoom calls (over 2 hours—each!) with Maureen Edwardson. She is the founder of Inner Resonance Technologies (her website is: https://maureenedwardson.com/) and author of the book, Your Magical Evolutionary Code Unleashed: The Science of Inner Resonance. If you go to her website, you can download her PDF of the book for free!
Your Magical Evolutionary Code Unleashed: The Science of Inner Resonance, by Maureen Edwardson.
Maureen helped me uncover some new ways of dealing with the tinnitus, and it has been helping to turn down the volume, but I think there’s more going on in my head than what we have uncovered so far.
Maureen suggested I go for a massage, and agreed that seeing a chiropractor could help. I had wanted to see a chiropractor for some time, but hadn’t found one yet. And we have a massage therapist within walking distance, but have I made an appointment yet? Nooo… I don’t know why, other than just not wanting to go out anywhere during the winter (other than once a week with my daughter to pick up groceries).
Though, as it turned out, I did need a massage, but not the kind I would have received from a massage therapist.
I finally found a local chiropractor! And he’s brilliant! He did trigger point therapy on a muscle inside my mouth/jaw area that gave me temporary relief from the tinnitus. And people who experience tinnitus will agree that even a few minutes of relief is worth anything! The chiropractor also reset my neck, which I am sure was a contributing factor.
I still feel like my C1 needs attention, but we’ll see. Dr. B. gave me enough insight into this masseter muscle that I watched some YouTube videos and learned how to do self massage on it and have been massaging it twice a day in between my first and second visit with Dr. B. during this past week.
It may take more sessions to clear this tinnitus thing up. Bonus: Dr. B. resolved the sciatica issue in the first session!
Talking with Maureen and Dr. B. definitely helped me restart some things I had dropped, such as practicing my yoga and mat Pilates. And I decided not to take the 18-week course I had been accepted too (which is why I removed the paragraph about it from an earlier blog post).
Dr. B. gave me some homework too. A way to test myself for yeast overgrowth, which I have done before but not in years.
Spiritually speaking
I have been continuing some one-on-one calls (both on zoom, phone, and individual/group conversations with the 4DU Fellowship group, as well as with my Theosophy book club, so I am pleased with the spiritual progress I’m making, as well as how I can offer support to others. Being of service in this way is very fulfilling. And I believe that’s why I’m here.
I’m considering opening up one or two afternoons a week for consulting calls if anyone is interested. Let me know. I’ll accept donations. No fees. Ever.
Yours in expanding, revolving, limitless, spiraling consciousness,
To our better health, ease, and sustaining lives of JOY! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
About us
My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to many of his songs at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey
How often do you purge your computer files? While I’ve been laid up with a chest cold I’ve been purging some digital stuff, documents, photos, etc. I’ve also been clearing my chakras. And I think the purging has aided me in that process. I even took some notes and turned them into a song. I won’t promote the song though, as it really is just a release for me (of course if you subscribe to my YouTube channel you’ll see/hear it). In fact, I’ve got a couple more songs coming out this week that are also a bit of shadow work getting cleared. It might surprise a few of you.
The way I figure it, I could either just delete this stuff, or go ahead and turn it into songs in case anyone might use it to help them clear their chakras as well. I know from all the kaleidoscope and mirror ball work I do (and teach), that everything works for good, eventually. Maybe not all at the same time though. And it’s okay. You remember the Indian saying, right? It will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not yet the end. Or something like that. And no worries, the sauna is helping me clear the chest cold. I’m also taking a great homeopathic remedy, loading up on fluids and vitamins, and have even laid under a PEMF, red light heating pad for a while. I follow quite the regimen! Ha!
Temporary placements of latest art pieces
These are a couple of the last art pieces I purchased from Linda Lewis before she closes down her Etsy shop and moves to Thailand. I already sent her the photos via email, but thought I’d share them with you all too, since my spa room is still a work in progress (and probably always will be).
Screen capture: From Linda’s Etsy account when the app let me know what I’d ordered and that they were being shipped.Linda’s painting, “No rain, no flowers” on an 8×10 canvas board. As you can imagine, the blue blocks of clouds and the saying are what drew me into this painting. It sits on the chair rail for now. I’ll get a frame and hang it next to my sauna at some point. For now, it’s happy under photos of my husband and me, and next to pictures of our eldest granddaughter when she was a baby.For now, Linda’s wood-burned owl sits on the chair rail under the skull that usually hangs outside in October, and under my dragonfly painting and butterfly fabric wall hanging that a friend in Florida made. At any rate, the skull doesn’t really belong here because I want this wall to represent flying things (butterfly, dragonfly, and owl). I just haven’t felt good enough to fix a hangar onto the owl.
Latest music videos
As I said, the surprise video is on YouTube but I’m not promoting it. Here are the two most recent music videos prior to it though:
I’ve updated the Connect with us section below, so keep scrolling…
Everything happens for a reason in the multiverse with myriad sides to every story
Yes, Everything Happens for a Reason in the multiverse and Everything Resolves to Gratitude. Knowing that each of us (as fractals) uplifts my mind and allows me to view life as a lively kaleidoscope grand design that moves about in an ever-expanding, revolving, melodious, consciousness. Even if we have to disconnect from some people, for a time.
Enjoy (IN Joy) everything and love! Be Everything All the Time. Let’s THRIVE in ’25!
Yours in expanding, coexisting (because there’s more than one-side to every story), balancing, spiraling consciousness,
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
About us
Richard and I play at the intersection of Energy, Spirituality, Health, and Music, to let FREEDOM ring for ALL! We’re down to earth (even if we are conspiracy theorists), yet not in the ground! We’re just dancing around in rhythm with the mystifying Multiverse… all humble like. But we’re always thinking, onward and upwards, so we keep exploring and creating!
My husband of 20 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned over 400 original songs).
All of our 400+ original songs are available for song placement in TV, film, games, etc. Video content creators, filmmakers, podcasters, production companies, deejays, Vloggers, YouTubers, and more can use our original music and songs in movies, TV shows, video intros, and such. We’re also seeking bands to play our songs. If you know of any up and coming musical artist, please forward this blog article to them.
Sheila’s books on Amazon
My meme: Books by Sheila –Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
Connect with us
The social channels where I am most active (after thoroughly testing out others in 2024, I’ve dropped a few. My stats revealed almost no one opened my blog posts from Substack, Locals, or Instagram. I still have accounts there but I won’t be posting to those anymore):
Have you ever wanted to “hit it big” with a song, book, or other creative endeavor?
We have. But then, we really are simply seeking royalties to augment our retirement income because neither Richard or myself care about awards or red carpet snobby events.
I found this information: https://www.beairdmusicgroup.com/aboutlarrybeaird the other day about the success of the gentleman who founded the Nashville, TN music studio where we spent a lot of money having our original songs demoed, some songs more than once when Richard would rewrite lyrics. This About page, astonished me–the level of success the Beaird music studio has had to date.
To me, the list of Larry’s successfully produced songs (for others) says we worked with one of the best music studios in the country. And yes, music studios use the best studio musicians and singers. Ergo, when our songs don’t hit it big, it must be our fault. Our songs must simply not be that good. That’s a shame considering we have penned over 400 original songs–NOT counting the stuff we’ve created in the last few months using an AI song generation tool.
Art class – The wave
The art class I took last Friday night with my daughter was to create a fused glass ocean wave! We really enjoyed the class, even if I had to put a slight damper on it by saying something I shouldn’t have said. Ugh. My mouth. When will I ever learn?
Here are the before and after photos:
The Wave – fused glass template top left (clear glass over paper picture of what it should look like when finished), in progress on the right, and my finished piece but not yet fired on bottom left. –Sheila MurreyThe Wave back from kiln and glue into a stand. I had wanted to make one of these from the time I saw the first one in the art studio. All thanks to my love of spirals! –Sheila Murrey
Brought the plants outside for some sun
Don’t worry, I’m bringing them back inside by sundown. It’s going to hit 50 degrees Fahrenheit or more several days this week, but still dropping into the low thirties or even twenty degrees at night, so it’s still too cold to leave them out. As well, I keep the orchid inside all year around (it was a Florida plant that stayed indoors there too).
Peppermint, basil, lavender, oregano, parsley, and the Florida orchid.
So far, the oregano, lavender, and basil (in larger pots in the background, look like they may have survived the winter and snow, etc. but we’ll see in a month or two if they actually start growing again. That is why I took cuttings and potted them in small pots to bring some inside for the winter. I’m an experimental gardener in that way. Always adopting the “wait and see” attitude and “giving life a chance.”
Latest music video
As I mentioned the other day, here’s the music video for my song, Looking back at you:
I’ve updated the Connect with us section below, so keep scrolling…
Everything happens for a reason in the multiverse with myriad sides to every story
Yes, Everything Happens for a Reason in the multiverse and Everything Resolves to Gratitude. Knowing that each of us (as fractals) uplifts my mind and allows me to view life as a lively kaleidoscope grand design that moves about in an ever-expanding, revolving, melodious, consciousness. Even if we have to disconnect from some people, for a time.
Enjoy (IN Joy) everything and love! Be Everything All the Time. Let’s THRIVE in ’25!
Yours in expanding, coexisting (because there’s more than one-side to every story), balancing, spiraling consciousness,
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
About us
Richard and I play at the intersection of Energy, Spirituality, Health, and Music, to let FREEDOM ring for ALL! We’re down to earth (even if we are conspiracy theorists), yet not in the ground! We’re just dancing around in rhythm with the mystifying Multiverse… all humble like. But we’re always thinking, onward and upwards, so we keep exploring and creating!
My husband of 20 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned over 400 original songs).
All of our 400+ original songs are available for song placement in TV, film, games, etc. Video content creators, filmmakers, podcasters, production companies, deejays, Vloggers, YouTubers, and more can use our original music and songs in movies, TV shows, video intros, and such. We’re also seeking bands to play our songs. If you know of any up and coming musical artist, please forward this blog article to them.
Sheila’s books on Amazon
My meme: Books by Sheila –Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
Connect with us
The social channels where I am most active (after thoroughly testing out others in 2024, I’ve dropped a few. My stats revealed almost no one opened my blog posts from Substack, Locals, or Instagram. I still have accounts there but I won’t be posting to those anymore):
So, yes. There are two different people named, Sasha Stone. Oops, guess one spells it Sacha Stone. I honestly didn’t realize this until I began writing this the evening of 3/12/2025!
Sacha Stone on YouTube
I think I like this Sacha Stone guy. He quotes Terence McKenna, so there’s that. (I love listening to the flow of wisdom that exudes from nearly all of McKenna’s recordings. I must buy his book one day. But I digress.)
Did you know there’s another Sasha Stone? Yes, and though their names are pronounced the same, the preceding Sacha is a man, while this next Sasha is a woman. At least she looks and sounds female. And I’ve been reading her Substack articles for years! So, when recently someone asked me if I liked Sasha Stone, I immediately replied, “Yes!” but I was thinking of this one, not Sacha. Now, I’m taking some time to listen to some of Sacha’s recordings (apparently he’s an old rock star too).
I’ve put the Moonlit Odyssey music video on the back burner, well, maybe I will get it done tomorrow for the full blood moon eclipse, in favor of crafting one for this new anti-war/peace/let them live song. This original song was inspired by my near incessant thought that all of these soldiers could walk away and there would be no more wars. It’s within every soldier’s sovereign right to walk away (yes, I know it might cost them their life or freedom to do so).
I’ve updated the Connect with us section below, so keep scrolling…
Everything happens for a reason in the multiverse with myriad sides to every story
Yes, Everything Happens for a Reason in the multiverse and Everything Resolves to Gratitude. Knowing that each of us (as fractals) uplifts my mind and allows me to view life as a lively kaleidoscope grand design that moves about in an ever-expanding, revolving, melodious, consciousness. Even if we have to disconnect from some people, for a time.
Enjoy (IN Joy) everything and love! Be Everything All the Time. Let’s THRIVE in ’25!
Yours in expanding, coexisting (because there’s more than one-side to every story), balancing, spiraling consciousness,
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
About us
Richard and I play at the intersection of Energy, Spirituality, Health, and Music, to let FREEDOM ring for ALL! We’re down to earth (even if we are conspiracy theorists), yet not in the ground! We’re just dancing around in rhythm with the mystifying Multiverse… all humble like. But we’re always thinking, onward and upwards, so we keep exploring and creating!
My husband of 20 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned over 400 original songs).
All of our 400+ original songs are available for song placement in TV, film, games, etc. Video content creators, filmmakers, podcasters, production companies, deejays, Vloggers, YouTubers, and more can use our original music and songs in movies, TV shows, video intros, and such. We’re also seeking bands to play our songs. If you know of any up and coming musical artist, please forward this blog article to them.
Sheila’s books on Amazon
My meme: Books by Sheila –Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
Connect with us
The social channels where I am most active (after thoroughly testing out others in 2024, I’ve dropped a few. My stats revealed almost no one opened my blog posts from Substack, Locals, or Instagram. I still have accounts there but I won’t be posting to those anymore):
Integrating the Spirals 