zoom chant info, 4/15, 6pm

I am excited to announce the launch of the new, improved version of Virtual Global Chant this Wednesday, April 15, 6 pm Arizona Time. After four weeks of experimenting with different platforms and new technologies, we think we have something in place that will give you a really high-quality chanting experience. Here are instructions for how to get onto the site.  Some of this information is intended for first-time Zoom users. So, if you are already experienced with Zoom, you can scroll down to the chant list for tomorrow's circle.

This Virtual GC is being hosted on Zoom, On Wednesday April 15, 2020, at 06:00 PM Arizona Time. To take part in this online event:

1.      You can choose any device that has a web camera and microphone, such as a computer, laptop, Tablet/ iPad, or Smart phone. Both will be turned on before and after the chant circle, but we will turn them off while chanting to minimize noise and distraction.
 
2.      To Join the Zoom Meeting, click on the following link:

Topic: Global Chant in Nature Alive's Personal Meeting Room

6 pm MST (Arizona time) Wednesday April 15 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5347525737?pwd=dHlHcS9VVkxBVVd3eFErc2UzQlJPdz09

Meeting ID: 534 752 5737

Password: 733028
 
3.      The Meeting ID for this circle is: 534 752 5737.  You will be prompted to enter the six-digit password: 733028. If you follow the link above, you probably won't need to type in either of these numbers.

4.      If you don’t have the Zoom app installed on your device already, click on the same link above, and you will be prompted to install the app in order to enter the class.  

5.      Make sure you have installed the Zoom app on your device, at least one day before our chant circle.
                        
6.      If you cannot download or run the Zoom App, you will see a link that says, “Join From Browser.”  When you click on that link you will see a message that says “Input your name to join meeting” followed by a box where you can type your name and click on the “Join” button to enter the class. PLEASE NOTE:  this option has limited functions compared to installing the App and should only be used as a last resort. 
 
7.      You can also just call in from a mobile phone without any video access (only audio will be heard). Here is the number to call:
 
1-669-900-6833

You will be prompted to enter meeting ID: 534 752 5737; and password: 733028
  
Once you're in Zoom:
 
1.      You may be placed in a virtual waiting room, until the meeting opens.  We will enter at approximately 15 minutes before the chant circle begins and start letting you into the meeting room then. 

2.      When you enter the meeting room, look at your screen. You will see icons at the bottom. There will be an icon to turn on the video so we can see you, and one for the microphone so we can hear you. 

3.      Once the chant circle starts all microphones, except our facilitator's (June Maker) and mine, will be muted.  If you need to communicate with us, you will see an icon for “Chat.”  You can click on this to type a brief question or comment.  

4. When we unmute the mics, please make sure there is not a lot of ambient noise where you are, such as music, TV, or background conversations. That makes it harder for us to hear you or anyone else. If you do not want to be seen on the screen you can turn off your video icon.  Then you will not be seen, but you will still be able to see June and me. 

VIRTUAL GLOBAL CHANT
April 15, 2020
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We are opening up in sweet surrender  To the luminous love light of the One (2x).
We are opening (4x).
 
Sri guru sharanam namo namo namo
Hindu
 
Let me be one with the infinite sun,
  Forever & ever & ever (2x).
Kee-ay wahtay lenya lenya mahotay
  Hi-ah-no, hi-ah-no, hi-ah-no (2x).
Native American:  Sioux chant
 
Everything is Love, pure flowing Love,
  There is only Love, Love, Love, Love (2x)
Jai Ma (8x).
 
Take me away won’t you carry me,
Let me rest in your arms for a while.
Take me away won’t you carry me,
Let me bathe in the sweetness of your smile.
Won’t you take me away (3x).
 
I am filled with the light of a thousand angels,
Softening my way (2x).
I am filled with the light of a thousand angels,
Softening my way to thee. 
Joy, Joy is in my heart, Joy is in my heart,
  Joy is in my heart (2x)

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