What you say. . .

THE FOLLOWING ARE MESSAGES RECEIVED ABOUT PERSONAL EXPERIENCES WITH THE MUSIC:

Dear Resta,
In March of 2005 I had been feeling quite ill with what I thought was the flu.  After three days of lying in bed and asking the Holy Spirit what I should do I (heard) it was time to see a doctor.  I had a ruptured appendix that was leaking and needed immediate surgery.  While I lay in bed at home I had been listening to your CD's and felt so peaceful and calm, it was if I was not supposed to go to the doctor so I could have my experience and share it with others.  In fact while I was being wheeled into surgery my husband said to me "don't be afraid." The truth was I had absolutely no fear and as I was just about to go into the surgery room I looked up and saw a picture of Jesus on the wall.  I KNEW he was with me.  Not a feeling, but a truth.  It's like saying "God is" and there's nothing else to say.  The surgery went well but a few days later things really started to go downhill.  It seems that peritonitis had set in my system and I was getting sicker each day.  No amount of medicine was having any effect on it. I felt as if I really was going to die. I listened to your CD's constantly, especially Volumes 10 and 11.  I cannot explain this in words but when I heard Darren's voice I experienced (not thought) this was actually Jesus speaking to me.  I not only had no fear but I actually became neutral and at total peace. It was if I was in my body but not part of it.  It was no longer important if I lived or not.  I KNEW there was NO DEATH.  Again, very hard to explain.  When I heard the words. "there is no death...teach I did not die in vain....(Encounter by an empty tomb) and from the song "Brother on the Road" now I see, death never was there, the light has come to open my eyes and now I can see you beside me and always have been......I knew Jesus was with me.  I did get better but remained ill for about a month.  I listened to your music continuously.  I cannot tell you the peace I experienced from it. I am so very grateful to you and Darren for sharing with me (and the universe) such inspirational music.  When they say "if you step aside the sprit will just move through you" I now understand what that means. You and Darren have allowed the Holy Spirit to speak through you.  I hear it in your words and your voices. You just never know how many lives we all can touch if we just allow, Thank you for touching mine.

In gratitude and blessings,
Linda Peters  (Illinois) 

Hi Resta
 I've been meaning to drop you a line for months. . to tell you how inspirational your songs have been. It is rare for me to get in the car without your voice. Your words follow me, lighting my daily path.
 with gratitude, Judy Robb  (Canada)

Dear Resta,
Some months ago I purchased all your CD's and said I would get back to you.  Since then my husband went into a nursing home with Alzheimer's, I retired from a job I loved for 30 years, and my mother died.  It has been one of those times! Anyway, I want to thank you for your sweet, loving voice that soothed me when I was most tender.  You were a gift to me.  Nancy Glende, (Cleveland, OH)

Dear Resta,
One funny thing I wanted to relate is that one transition I've been going through is related to my work life. I work in data systems and I recently got moved into an online data system which has been great because I can work from home now. But about two weeks ago, I got called in to help with some major problems in another system we just started using at the office. Well, it was a mess! I found myself feeling really grouchy and getting very wrapped up in the dream, going into blaming mode, judging the "dummies" who decided to use the system...the whole nine yards. It disturbed me to find myself in this place because I've worked pretty hard on learning to forgive. So finally, one morning, I decided I was going to go in with a better attitude. I played your song Laugh, Laugh over and over again during the whole half hour commute into work. Then I sang it to other members of the team who were also struggling with the new system. It's amazing how much better everything went that day.
Again, thank you so much for sharing your precious gift.

Blessings, Kim

Your new CDs are profoundly resounding, deeper than I can express or understand yet, but they have born witness with my heart.  Thank you, Dear One.   Skj  Alabama

Hi Resta,

Wow, I feel so grateful for your e-mail. You are so much a part of my life. Now for one and a half years I have listened to yours songs almost every day, and it's pure Joy also to play and sing them myself in the late hours (I just found the chords for a couple of your songs last night). It's funny how your songs seem to have infinite life in my heart. I can just hear them again and again and never get tired of them. Thank you so much! Jacob (Denmark)

Hello Resta,
 
I want to let you know how much I appreciate the music that has come through you. It was one of my early teachers. Within a few months of beginning A Course in Miracles, I discovered your music. I bought all of your CDs as soon as I discovered the music. During that time, I used to drive 45 minutes to and from work everyday. Your music accompanied me on every commute. I learned to let the Holy Spirit guide which CD I would listen to. I placed my hand next to the pile of CDs and prayed, "Please let me grab the CD I need to listen to now." And then, I would just feel which one to grab without looking. Each time, the CD that I grabbed had a song on it that was perfect for my current lesson. Sometimes, I would listen to the same song over and over again on my drive, because it was so perfect.
 
The music that comes through you is a wonderful teacher. I cannot express my gratitude in words, but I suspect you understand and share my gratitude, so I will just say a simple "thank you."
Love, Regina (North Carolina)

Hi Resta,
 This is Herb with the Foundation for the Awakening Mind. I have not met you but you are a wonderfully strong symbol in my mind of love and healing. Your music is beautiful and truly inspired by God and All do testify to this truth. I am grateful to you for who you Are and the Light that you shine always.  Herb

Hello Resta,
 Thank you very much for sending me the CD. It is wonderful and I am enjoying it  several times a day. The song that mentions our body being a friend brought me tears that gave me the realization that I have been seeing my body as an enemy and made me feel love and resolution to remember to love it and care for it.

Thank you again

Nina

Hi Resta,
I need to tell you how much I have been enjoying your music since last weekend.  I was listening and whistling while cleaning the 'fridge and I think I got it cleaner this time Time for listening and dish washing now.  Peace and love, Eunice (3-5-06) Indiana

Resta,
 Bless you for sending me your latest  music  cd.  Your music  is  precious to me.  The  messages  of  your music  truly resonate  in my heart.  Hardly a day goes by  without  playing at least part of  the collection.  The  result is a sense of peace and joy. Thank you,  Resta.  Your function  of  bringing mind healing  through  music is much appreciated. 
Jim Wordeman   (Georgia)

Hi Resta....
I first heard you CD's though Regina Dawn Akers as she sometimes will play a track during her PalTalk sessions.So I ordered a number of them and they arrived Monday of this week. Oh my goodness!  I had no idea that your music was so beautiful and healing and would resonate with so much of what is happening for me right now.  I have been struggling with debilitating migraines for many years but the past 3 years have been just too much.  I am Course student and continue to learn more about "the healing of my mind" as each day goes by. Listening to Volume 7 this morning had the tears flowing full-on and so I am so grateful for your gift of music and singing and lyrics and the opportunity to obtain the CD's. Since receiving your music we have had them playing in the house continually. For the past 5 days we also have a new puppy and he likes Resta too!  We play your music for him to settle down and have a sleep and so I feel like you are filling up our house with your beautiful Self!!!  We love you! Christine Brennan (Canada)

I have received your beautiful cd. Thank you very much.
I really love ''The Grapes Within the Wine'' and sing it all the time....
it is so well written, sung and inspiring.
Again Merci!

Bonne Journée
Chantal Comeau  (Canada)

Hello Resta,
My name is Linda and I live in Melbourne, Australia. I have listened  to your music with much joy. I love the poetry of the words as well.  I'd love to get a copy of your new CD. If you could drop me a line  and tell me how to do it.

Much love, Linda

Hi Resta, I am happy that I was able to sell the second group of 10 CDs. .Thank you for sharing your gift. Our members are enjoying the music; many are using the songs as a prelude to meditation. Your efforts are touching many people. Namaste, Vince Lisi, Youngstown, OH

Dear Resta, Just want to let you know that I am still enjoying the CDs that you gave me last summer at Sarah and Don’s. I have listened to a few songs every day since I got the set.  Every morning I listen to songs through earphones in my morning meditations. I love this way of learning, which is set to music. Anne McKarus, Edmonton, Canada

Dear Resta,
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful and inspirational CDs. They are fabulous! I’ve listened to them several times but continue to do so as each time I hear something new. I am so grateful you are able to pass on the inspirational words you hear and share them with others. Love and blessings, Linda Peters (Illinois)