Album and Song Credits and Lyrics:
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Watering the Heart Root of Emotional Well-Being:
Album Info
Tracks:
1. I Am 3:23
2. I Am Enough 4:44
3. I Deserve to Love My Body 4:00
4. Supported by the Earth 3:09
5. Creativity Flows Through Me 2:18
6. Wisdom in Every Cell 2:56
7. Open and Gratefully Receiving 4:33
8. I Feel the Joy 4:11
9. Beautiful and Deserving (feat. Give Get Sistet) 6:01
10. I Love and Appreciate My Body 3:12
11.Love Is All Around and Full Within Me 5:13
12.All Things Are Working Together 2:23
13. No Rush (All is Well) 4:28
14. Hineini (I Am Here, Fully Present) 4:16
Album Producer and Lead Vocals: Mindy Benowitz
Co-Producer: Reid Kruger
Audio Engineering, Mixing and Mastering:
Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
Artwork and Design: Mara Benowitz
Release Date: April 9, 2024
℗ and © 2024 Mindy Benowitz
Accompaniments written and performed by:
Diane M. Benjamin (Tr. 1, 5, 12)
Reid Kruger (Tr. 2, 3, 8, 11, 13)
Arrangements and additional accompaniments by Mindy Benowitz on all songs.
Melodies written by:
Mindy Benowitz
Tr. 9 co-written and performed by Give Get Sistet (harmonies & improvs)
Additional Vocals by:
Sarah Dayley (Tr. 5)
David Fey (Tr. 4, 5, 8, 10, 14)
Ariella Rahma Forstein (Tr. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14)
Susan Fredrickson (Tr. 5, 8, 10, 14)
Give Get Sistet (Tr. 9)
Reid Kruger (Tr. 2, 5, 8, 10, 13, 14)
Rachel Lipkin (Tr. 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 14)
Liz Mazlish (Tr. 5)
Maureen Koenig McFarlane (Tr. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11)
Lyrics by Mindy Benowitz except:
Tr 12: Margo Adair & William Aal (Practical Meditation for Busy Souls (2008). Sourcebooks. Used with permission.
Tr. 7 and part of Tr. 12: Shakti Gawain. Creative Visualization. (1978, 1995, 2002) Nataraj Publishing, New World Library, 14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949. Used with permission.
Song Lyrics & Credits:
Watering the Heart Root of
Emotional Well-Being
Track 1: I Am
Lyrics: I am.
Credits:
Melody by Mindy Benowitz
Vocals by Mindy Benowitz and Rachel Lipkin
Accompaniment composed and performed by Diane M. Benjamin
Producer: Mindy Benowitz
Audio engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2024
Track 2: I Am Enough
Lyrics:
a) I am enough. I have enough. I am worthy just the way I am. (5x)
b) I am enough. I have enough. I belong in the Universe just the way I am. (5x)
c) I am enough. I have enough. I love myself just the way I am. (5x)
Credits:
Lyrics and music by Mindy Benowitz
Vocals by Mindy Benowitz, Ariella Rahma Forstein and Maureen Koenig McFarlane
Accompaniment composed and performed by Reid Kruger
Audio engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2024
Track 3: I Deserve to Love My Body
Lyrics:
A) I deserve to love my body. I deserve to love myself.
B) I do love my body. I do love myself.
Credits:
Lyrics and melody by Mindy Benowitz
Arr: Mindy Benowitz and Reid Kruger
Vocals: Mindy Benowitz, Ariella Rahma Forstein, and Maureen Koenig McFarlane
Audio engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2024
Track 4: Supported by the Earth
Lyrics:
My whole self is supported by the Earth. (2x)
Credits:
Music and lyrics by Mindy Benowitz
Vocals by Mindy Benowitz and David Fey
Arr. by Mindy Benowitz
Audio engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2024
Track 5: Creativity Flows Through Me
Lyrics:
A spring of creativity continually flows through me and out into the world.
Credits:
Lyrics: Margo Adair & William Aal, Practical Meditation for Busy Souls (2008). Sourcebooks. Used with permission.
Music: Mindy Benowitz
Vocals: Mindy Benowitz, Sarah Dayley, David Fey, Ariella Rahma Forstein, Susan Fredrickson, Reid Kruger, Rachel Lipkin, Liz Mazlish.
Piano composed and performed by Diane Benjamin
Audio Engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2024
Track 6: Wisdom in Every Cell
Lyrics:
My body has the wisdom of the Universe in every cell.
My body has the wisdom of the Universe in every cell.
Credits:
Music, lyrics, and arr. by Mindy Benowitz
Vocals by Mindy Benowitz, Ariella Rahma Forstein, and Maureen Koenig McFarlane.
Audio engineering: Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2024
Track 7: Open and Gratefully Receiving
Lyrics:
a) I am open to receiving all the blessings of this abundant Universe. (2x)
b) I am gratefully receiving all the blessings of this abundant Universe. (2x)
Credits:
Lyrics by (a) S. Gawain. Shakti Gawain. Creative Visualization. (1978, 1995, 2002) Nataraj Publishing, New World Library, 14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949. Used with permission.
(b) Mindy Benowitz
Music by Mindy Benowitz
Vocals: Mindy Benowitz, David Fey, Ariella Rahma Forstein, Susan Fredrickson, Reid Kruger, and Rachel Lipkin.
Audio Engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2024
Track 8: I Feel the Joy
Lyrics: (each line 2x)
a) I feel the joy in everything I do. I feel the joy in everything I do.
b) I feel the joy in sunshine on my face. I feel the joy, in everything I do.
c) I feel the joy in walking in the woods. I feel the joy, in everything I do.
d) I feel the joy in talking with my friend. I feel the joy, in everything I do.
e) I feel the joy in speaking my truth. I feel the joy, in everything I do.
f) I feel the joy in cuddling with my sweetie. I feel the joy, in everything I do.
g) I feel the joy in playing with my dog. I feel the joy, in everything I do.
h) I feel the joy in everything I do. I feel the joy in everything I do.
Credits:
Music and lyrics by Mindy Benowitz.
Melody vocals by Mindy Benowitz, David Fey, Susan Fredrickson, Ariella Rahma Forstein, Reid Kruger, and Rachel Lipkin.
Harmony vocals by Ariella Rahma Forstein.
Arr. By Mindy Benowitz and Reid Kruger
Guitar, bass and percussion by Reid Kruger.
Audio engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2024
Track 9: Beautiful and Deserving (feat. Give Get Sistet)
Lyrics:
-I am a beautiful person and I deserve to have my needs met (2x) (4 verses)
-Improv riff
-You are a beautiful person and you deserve to have your needs met (2x) (4 verses)
-Improv riff
-I am a beautiful person and I deserve to have my needs met (2x) (3 verses)
Credits:
Lyrics by Mindy Benowitz
Music: Melody by Mindy Benowitz; Harmony and improv riffs by Give Get Sistet
Vocals performed by Mindy Benowitz and Give Get Sistet
Arr. by Mindy Benowitz
Audio engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2024
Track 10: I Love and Appreciate My Body
Lyrics:
I love and appreciate my body. I love and appreciate myself. (2x)
Credits:
Lyrics and music: Mindy Benowitz
Arr: Mindy Benowitz and Reid Kruger
Vocals: Mindy Benowitz, David Fey, Ariella Rahma Forstein, Susan Fredrickson, Reid Kruger, and Rachel Lipkin.
Audio Engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2024
Track 11: Love Is All Around and Full Within Me
Lyrics:
Love is all around me, I fully let it in. (2x)
Love is full within me, I freely let it flow. (2x)
Credits:
Lyrics and music by Mindy Benowitz
Vocals by Mindy Benowitz, Ariella Rahma Forstein and Maureen Koenig McFarlane
Arr. by Reid Kruger and Mindy Benowitz
Accompaniment written and performed by Reid Kruger
Audio engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2024
Track 12: All Things Are Working Together
Lyrics:
All things are working together for good in my life.
Credits:
Melody and vocals by Mindy Benowitz
Lyrics: Shakti Gawain. Creative Visualization. (1978, 1995, 2002) Nataraj Publishing, New World Library, 14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949. Used with permission.
Accompaniment written and performed by Diane Benjamin
Audio engineering: Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2024
Track 13: No Rush (All is Well)
Lyrics:
a) No rush, it's ok, all is well. (2x)
b) All is well. (4x)
c) No rush, it's ok, all is well (3x)
Repeat a, b, c, a, b.
Outro: All is well…
Credits:
Lyrics and music by Mindy Benowitz
Vocals: Mindy Benowitz, Reid Kruger, Rachel Lipkin
Arr. by Reid Kruger and Mindy Benowitz
Audio engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2024
Track 14: Hineini (I Am Here, Fully Present)
Lyrics:
Hineini , hineini, hineini, hinei. (2x)
I am here, fully present, aware and ready. (2x)
Credits:
Lyrics, music and arr. by Mindy Benowitz
Vocals: Mindy Benowitz, David Fey, Ariella Rahma Forstein, Susan Fredrickson, Reid Kruger, and Rachel Lipkin.
Audio engineering: Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2024
WATERING THE HEART ROOT OF SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING:
Album Info
Tracks:
1. Serenity Prayer (Can and Should) (feat. Give Get Sistet) 3:42
2. Radical Trust, Surrender, Acceptance (feat. Ariella Rahma Forstein) 3:04
3. Divine Light and Love in Every Cell 4:52
4. I Align 3:20
5. Prayer for Protection 3:39
6. Held and Totally Loved by the Source of Life 4:41
7. I Allow Healing 3:31
8. Third Step Prayer (Choosing Wise Guidance) 2:40
9. Conscious Contact (I Pray to Know) 2:43
10. Held and Totally Loved by God 4:41
Producer: Mindy Benowitz
Co-producer: Reid Kruger
Audio engineered, mixed & mastered by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound in Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Cover design: Mara Benowitz
Photo: Mindy Benowitz.
Made in USA. All rights reserved.
℗ and © 2025 Mindy Benowitz
Accompaniments written and performed by:
Diane M. Benjamin (Tr. 8—1st half of song)
Marianne Bryan (Tr. 8—2nd half of song)
Maureen Koenig McFarlane (Tr. 4, 5, 6, 10)
Arrangements and additional accompaniments:
By Mindy Benowitz and Reid Kruger on all songs.
Melodies written by:
Mindy Benowitz
Tr. 1 co-written and performed by Give Get Sistet (harmonies & improvs)
Additional Vocals by:
David Fey (Tr. 3, 5)
Ariella Rahma Forstein (Tr. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10)
Susan Fredrickson (Tr. 3)
Give Get Sistet (Tr. 1)
Reid Kruger (Tr. 5, 9)
Rachel Lipkin (Tr. 3)
Maureen Koenig McFarlane (Tr. 4, 5, 7)
Lyrics by Mindy Benowitz except:
Tr 1: both versions by Reinhold Niebuhr (in the public domain)
Tr. 5: James Dillet Freeman (in the public domain)
Tr. 8: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., 2nd Ed., (in the public domain)
Song Lyrics and Credits:
Watering the Heart Root of Spiritual Well-Being
Tr 1: Serenity Prayer (Can and Should) Feat. Give Get Sistet
Lyrics:
a) God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. (3x)
[ Riff/Bridge ]
b) God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things that should be changed, and the wisdom to know the difference. (3x)
Credits:
Music by Mindy Benowitz
Lyrics (both versions by Reinhold Niebuhr (in the public domain):
Harmony and improv by Give Get Sistet
Vocals by Mindy Benowitz and Give Get Sistet
Arrangement by Mindy Benowitz
Producer: Mindy Benowitz
Audio engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2025
Tr. 2: Radical Trust, Surrender, Acceptance (feat. Ariella Rahma Forstein)
Lyrics:
Radical trust, radical surrender. Radical trust, radical acceptance.
Credits:
Music by Mindy Benowitz
Vocals by Mindy Benowitz and Ariella Rahma Forstein
Arrangement by Mindy Benowitz and Reid Kruger
Audio engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2025
Tr. 3: Divine Light and Love in Every Cell
Lyrics:
My body has Divine Light and love in every cell.
My body has Divine Light and love in every cell.
Credits:
Lyrics and music by Mindy Benowitz
Arrangement by Mindy Benowitz and Reid Kruger
Vocals by Mindy Benowitz, David Fey, Ariella Rahma Forstein, Susan Fredrickson, and Rachel Lipkin.
Audio engineering: Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2025
Tr. 4: I Align
Lyrics:
a) I align with love in me. Love and light flow in me. (4x)
b) I align with the Spirit of Nature. I am part of it all. (4x)
c) I align with the Soul in me. My soul is here for me. (4x)
d) I align with God in me. God is here in me. (4x)
Credits:
Lyrics and melody by Mindy Benowitz
Vocals by Mindy Benowitz, Maureen Koenig McFarlane and Ariella Rahma Forstein
Piano written & performed by Maureen McFarlane
Arrangement by Mindy Benowitz & Reid Kruger
Audio engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2025
Tr. 5: Prayer for Protection
Lyrics:
Verses 1 & 2:
The light of God surrounds me;
The love of God enfolds me;
The power of God protects me;
The presence of God watches over me;
Wherever I am, God is.
Wherever I am, God is.
Verses 3 & 4: …You...
Verses 5 & 6: …We/us
Credits:
Music by Mindy Benowitz
Lyrics by James Dillet Freeman (in the public domain).
Vocals by Mindy Benowitz, David Fey, Ariella Rahma Forstein, Reid Kruger, Maureen Koenig McFarlane
Piano composed and performed by Maureen Koenig McFarlane
Arrangement by Maureen Koenig McFarlane, Reid Kruger, and Mindy Benowitz
Audio engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2025
Tr. 6: Held and Totally Loved by the Source of Life
Lyrics:
A1) I’m held by the Source of Life and totally loved. (4x)
B) I know that I am truly safe.
I know that my soul is good.
I know the Source is healing me.
I know the Source is loving me.
A2) You’re held by the Source of Life and totally loved. (4x)
Repeat B: I know that I am truly safe…..
A3) We’re held by the Source of Life and totally loved. (4x)
Credits:
Music and lyrics by Mindy Benowitz
Vocals by Mindy Benowitz and Ariella Rahma Forstein
Piano composed and performed by Maureen Koenig McFarlane
Arrangement by Mindy Benowitz, Diane Benjamin, and Maureen Koenig McFarlane
Audio engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2025
Tr. 7: I Allow Healing
Lyrics:
a) I allow the power of God to heal me. I trust the power of God to heal me.
b) I allow the power of love to heal me. I trust the power of love to heal me.
c) I allow the light to heal me. I trust the light to heal me.
Credits:
Lyrics and music by Mindy Benowitz
Vocals by Mindy Benowitz, Maureen Koenig McFarlane and Ariella Rahma Forstein.
Arrangement by Mindy Benowitz and Reid Kruger
Audio Engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2025
Tr. 8: Third Step Prayer (Choosing Wise Guidance)
Lyrics
Dear God, I offer myself to you, to build with me and do with me as you will.
Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do your will.
Take away my difficulties that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of your power, your love, and your way of life.
May I do your will always. May I do your will always. Amen.
Credits:
Melody and Vocals by Mindy Benowitz
Piano accompaniments composed & performed by: Diane M. Benjamin (1st verse); Marianne Bryan (2nd verse).
Arrangement by Mindy Benowitz
Lyrics: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., 2nd Ed., in the public domain. (Slightly modified wording by Mindy Benowitz)
Audio engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2025
Tr. 9: Conscious Contact (I Pray to Know)
Lyrics:
I pray to know Your will for me and for the power to carry it out.
Credits:
Music and lyrics by Mindy Benowitz
Vocals by Mindy Benowitz and Reid Kruger
Arrangement by Mindy Benowitz and Reid Kruger
Audio engineering: Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2025
Tr. 10: Held and Totally Loved by God
Lyrics:
A1) I’m held in the hands of God and totally loved. (4x)
B) I know that I am truly safe.
I know that my soul is good.
I know that God is healing me.
I know that God is loving me.
A2) You’re held in the hands of God and totally loved. (4x)
Repeat B: I know that I am truly safe….
A3) We’re held in the hands of God and totally loved. (4x)
Credits:
Music and lyrics by Mindy Benowitz
Vocals by Mindy Benowitz and Ariella Rahma Forstein
Piano composed and performed by Maureen Koenig McFarlane
Arrangement by Mindy Benowitz, Diane Benjamin, and Maureen Koenig McFarlane
Audio engineering by Reid Kruger, Waterbury Music + Sound
© Mindy Benowitz 2025