Music For Meditation; Kevin Roth

Kevin Roth began to play the dulcimer in 1972 at the age of thirteen and is now known for his dulcimer music for meditation. Back at age sixteen, he recorded his first album which immediately launched him into international fame. Between 1974 and 1984, Roth recorded ten albums, establishing himself as a prominent folk singer and dulcimer player. In 1984, Roth performed the theme to the PBS-TV children’s show Shining Time Station. That project brought him to another new and much larger market. His friendship and collaboration in 2006 with Noel Paul Stookey, of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary, further cemented Roth in American folk history. His career took him to concert and symphony stages around the world, to festivals, radio, television shows, and two appearances at the White House.
Roth now guides individuals and groups in discovering what truly matters to them, how to accomplish their goals, and how handling stress is an essential factor in a healthy life.

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• Website: www.KevinRoth.org
• Book: Between The Notes: Practical Ways To Find Your Inner Groove and Dance To A Beat That Makes Your Heart Sing by Kevin Roth

Most Influential Person

• Robert Wolfe (Author of several books on non-duality)

Effect on Emotions

• Kevin Roth talked about emotions and mindfulness. He mentioned how normal feelings like anger and frustration come up for everyone, but he doesn't let them control him. He compares these feelings to bubbles that pop quickly. He believes that these feelings aren't real and that he doesn't need to get stuck in them.
• Kevin explained that when people believe their thoughts, they can suffer, even in simple situations like waiting in line for coffee. He gave an example of someone cutting in line. He pointed out that maybe they're just waiting for coffee and not intentionally trying to skip the line. Mindfulness, according to Kevin, is recognizing that these thoughts come and go, and we don't have to give them too much importance. Thoughts might be there one moment and gone the next.
• He shared a story about a person who disliked her boss and had to talk to her on the computer for a short time every Monday. Kevin helped her realize that she only spent a small part of her workweek dealing with her boss, but she was carrying negative feelings about her all the time.
• Kevin found it surprising how we do these things without even realizing it. He believes that mindfulness can help us become aware of our thoughts and emotions and not let them control our feelings and actions.

Thoughts on Breathing

• My advice is to just keep breathing; just keep doing it. I don't do any breathwork because I don't personally need it.

Suggested Resources

• Book: Between The Notes: Practical Ways To Find Your Inner Groove and Dance To A Beat That Makes Your Heart Sing by Kevin Roth
• Book: Living Nonduality: Enlightenment Teachings of Self-realization by Robert Wolfe
• App: Music Apps

Bullying Story

• Kevin Roth didn't personally experience bullying, but he knows about a program created to counter bullying by his friend Peter Yaro. The program is called Operation Respect, and it's for schools all around the world.
• Peter Paul Mary, a famous folk music group, recorded a song for Operation Respect called “Don't Laugh at Me.”
• Kevin performed in a concert with Peter Yaro to support this anti-bullying initiative. Although Kevin doesn't have a bullying story, he's aware of the importance of this program and how Peter Yaro is still actively involved in it. If you want to learn more, you can search for Peter Yaro and Operation Respect.

Words of Wisdom

• Be happy. You can be happy. You have to choose it.

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