New Spiritualibus Blog Posts – Excerpts

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Tonalibus and Fidibus update — November 2020

Tonalibus in English, German, French, and Italian —

The Tonalibus website is now available also in French and Italian, besides German and the original English. It appears by default in the language of your system settings or your geographic region. You can manually set the language on the bottom left of the screen by selecting the small American, Swiss, French or Italian flag.

It took a lot of fine-tuning to have these languages reasonably well aligned. Actually it was surprising how inconsistent and often inaccurate automatic translation engines still are. One of the supposedly best of them provided the initial translations of the Tonalibus website and continues to dynamically translate elements on this site. Therefore, the previous warning remains in full force: When in doubt about a statement on this website, please refer to the original English version.

Individual sound mantras, exploration courses, and mini-concert sessions

We have formalized the first several steps of individual sound mantra creation. These steps are now available on password-protected Tonalibus website pages to those requesting a sound mantra.

A custom-tailored Tonalibus exploration course series is starting. Its language is Swiss-German. The first of the three-sessions presents a condensed introduction to some key Tonalibus concepts. The second session focuses on determining the personal, fundamental sound and individual tonalities. And the third session is dedicated to practical work with tonality applications and improvisations.

After a short break, due to the current pandemic, open mini-concert sessions resume in December with only half of the few seats in the studio available. Mini-concert session program samples are now accessible on the Tonalibus website in PDF format.

Fidibus shop offerings of Tonalibus continue to develop as they come into more practical use.

An encouraging note received just now, Nov. 19, 2020

Good Morning Uli 
I thought you might like to know that I am enjoying your creation this 
morning. I am currently listening to PentaProLa / Pentaion. Thanks for creating this... 
very nice to listen to while I work. 
Warm Regards
[a friend in California - Pentaion sound sample page]

Tonalibus insights keep evolving — a glimpse ahead…

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Sketch of a geometric proof? — New Tonalibus harmony insights — Nov. 2020
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Let’s celebrate!

LET'S CELEBRATE! 
 
Celebrate the way it is, 
That we are here now. 
Together so much can be. 
Let go of where we were, 
And what will be then. 
Tomorrow is another day. 
Now is the moment, 
Together we can share. 
How far can we go? 
Limits are to be broken, 
For freedom and love. 
Doors are to be opened, 
Flickers to be steadied. 
Nurture the light, 
And it will expand, 
Illuminate all around, 
Most of all the heart, 
Your heart and mine. 
That's what we have, 
And celebrate we are, 
Together in this moment, 
However close or far. 
Reach across the divide, 
For our hearts embrace. 
Sing a song of love, 
Happiness and joy. 
I missed you and love. 
Let's celebrate now!
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Rose with tiny ice crystals — Grächwil, Switzerland — November 2019

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Tonality of the month: Mixolydian

The November 2020 tonality of the month is Mixolydian — a regular diatonic heptatonality.

Mixolydian sound sample — plays as loop until stopped or going to another page on this tab. (Or play it on a new tab.)

You may enjoy a sound sample loop, such as the one of the tonality of the month, as sound mantra for contemplation or meditation, for upliftment, focusing, or simply for relaxation and regeneration as soothing background sound. Further, you could hum or chant along, for example using HU or another mantra, and tune yourself to its fundamental.

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Winter birch at sunset — Grächwil/Meikirch, Switzerland — December 2014 — the Tonalibus theme photo
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Are you with it?

Are you with it — or not? Make up your mind and heart. Either do it, or don’t. You are going nowhere if you are in between. And still, in this world we are in between, no matter what, unless in the very moment. Consciousness transcends duality in the now.

Many offer keys with more or less self-glorification. After all, some motivation has to come into the picture for the self to focus its vision. But then when seeing clearly, will the view still be compatible with the framework? Are you willing to compromise, dive into the currents, and sufficiently let go of apparent contradictions in an imperfect construct? This is a substantial lesson for all. Will I pass or fail, when neither is more than an illusion of duality?

Black and white views miss colors and much of what is present. Still they do convey a picture too, which is infinitely more than no picture at all. Thus it helps to remember that everyone sees different colors individually for themselves — in the now.

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Are you with it? — Encounter of seasons — Chanhassen, MN — October 2020
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Spontaneous surprise

“Spontaneous Surprise” is the title of a new, longer sound sample on the Tonalibus website under Sounds. This piece features a lively single track of open tuned 8-string guitar and complementing voice that ended up going to unexpected depth. This was the result of extensive tuning in and deep relaxation into the sound current during this spontaneous improvisation. To hear the low pitched voice, use a sound system or speakers capable of reproducing bass sounds. This is a birthday greeting and gift of love from a father to his son.

8-string guitar and voice — October 2020 — 4:47 loop — sound system capable of low sounds recommended
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Happy Birthday! — Boston — October 2020