Each of us has a calling when we come to earth. Our journey begins with the call, the life story of every woman and every man. The beginning and end represents vulnerability. You come into the world a fragile and dependent being. As life evolves and becomes more complicated, new notes are added to your personal song. You learn independence, and ideally, interdependence in relationships with others. As you near the end of your life, you may once again become fragile and dependent. While here, you have your own theme and melody, which leaves your own unique imprint on the symphony of life. You may leave the earth with fulfillment of life well-lived or with pain for a life left wanting.

This song asks the question “Which will it be?”

The feeling of freedom that comes with connecting with nature through exercise can be lighter than air. Feelings about relationships and gratitude may come to the surface. Relationship to the earth, to familiar surroundings, to the sky as you take flight on a run across the countryside. Gratitude for the burning in your chest, the rush of endorphins as you challenge your body to move faster, longer, or more efficiently, while breathing in the pure air that we so often take for granted.

Through movement, you experience the joy of being alive.

A quiet voice, a voice of spirit, a voice in pain, calls out from across the world. Like a tree falling in a forest when no one is there. At first, no one hears-no one helps. Then through that mysterious spirit connection which we all share, someone does hear the voice, hears the pain and responds. First it is only one voice connecting with another. Over time more spirits are able to intercept the call, and join in, creating a symphony of sound. That sound it the sound of change. Women everywhere, join in to become stronger in the unity of helping each other change their lives. The Quiet Voice comes from a particularly moving segment of the Oprah Show, seeing women and children from all over the world living an abusive life. Through those watching that day may have never before heard the quiet voice, through Oprah and the other women who spoke, the spirit connection was made and others were able to hear, and respond, and ultimately, help change lives.

And it all began with the quiet voice.

This song explores the reality of love and the ups and downs that leave their mark on the heart. The poetry of love is at time, hard hitting, and at times, soft and flowing, but is always fluid and never static.

There are as many different ways of loving as there are people to love.

This song is one of hope for those who lose their way, and then find the strength to make a new start. As we seek to reach goals, sometimes we take one step forward and two steps back. Yet as long as we live, there is always the hope of a new beginning.

Dedicated to my son Robert.

Children need to know that there is hope and that they are loved. Children with no stability in their lives stumble through life without knowing which way to turn, or who to count on. At first, challenges are met with frustration. Then, as children grow, they begin gaining inner strength to get over the bumps. Those experiences are represented in this song with a running theme that we all can take to heart: “Please don’t let life pass you by”.

Dedicated to my grand-daughter McKenzie.

This song represents the universal life experiences of people all over the world. No matter who we are or where we live, our challenges are similar in many ways, because we are all members of the human family. We all feel alone at times. When we realize that we’re really never alone, that we are all connected and that God is with us, our life take on a new meaning. Though life can be difficult, there is a positive side to it all. Ultimately, our tribulations cause us to become stronger. As we find meaning and faith in our lives, we become compassionate who take nothing for granted.

We become more appreciative people, grateful for all that life has to offer.

Before the light, there is darkness, a seemingly an unsafe place, yielding to fear and loneliness. As the light is revealed in all its glory, this gift from above adorns the landscape with color and warmth that lifts our spirits and beams energy into our souls. The radiance around us creates feelings of joy and appreciation that overwhelms our grateful hearts.

October is one month through out the year that shifts our conscience awareness to notice the changing seasons with the beautiful fall colors and the dramatic temperature changes from day to night. Its one of God’s subtle reminders that our world is always dynamically changing for better or for worse; to grow and to learn. Its up to us to embrace and accept this change as part of life so we can grow spiritually. Change gives us the opportunity to appreciate the gift of life God has given us and demonstrate our gratitude by living a fulfilling life.

A moment of enlightenment when we feel peace within our soul. A true peace that only comes from God. Through the love in our heart, we are able to glance into a world beyond our reality. Is it a dream or is it heaven?

Too often we carry a heavy burden on our own and feel abandoned by those who could help us. Feeling forgotten is lonely and the echoes of our voice carry with no one listening. Through this solitude, a realization that our isolation gives us a opportunity to turn to a higher power. To heal and know that we don’t have to carry this burden on our own.

In memory of a dear friend who struggled with cancer. (Coming from her husbands perspective.) Thoughts of you reflect on the wonderful moments we had together and how it still feels like your here. A life taken too soon as we lose a beautiful beacon of light on this world. We will miss you.

In life, there is a purpose in everything that happens to each of us.
Flight of the Spirit is a call to embrace life and all that it brings, to live at full force.

Released in 2002, this CD comes with a full color eight-page insert with more information about Elly Savage’s music. CD also includes the songs:

1) Our Journey
2) Lighter than Air
3) The Quiet Voice
4) Many Moods of Love
5) New Beginnings
6) McKenzie
7) Flight of the Spirit