HI RASCAL!

hm … “stilling-of-fabrications ease.”

hm… “… to Unbinding”

(Dang, translations can be HELL …lol.)

Ok, so David dwells in kindness. Check. He moz def has the “good state” thang down pat. His reward is living with the ease that one who is free of “fabrications” (pretense) enjoys. He certainly cuts through passion (as in undue drama, that is) …

and goes to …

unbinding?

(ok, wait…unbinding as in free from the bindings that burden most ordinary bozos…)

(oh yeah… and sails off into the sunset in his cute little archu_boat…)

lol… ok, I’m done. I’m going for coffee now. bye.

Arch, Joner, I, and others will be in Chicago. Would love to meet up.

Nice to see you, rascal!

Freo, I too will be in Chicago. Flyin in from Joisey

Rascal, thank you. I’m having a harried day and just seeing that gorgeous pic together with “Dwelling in kindness” warmed my heart… LOVE that… so much that it may take a while to take in the rest ….

mommuzboys, from the prev. thread, I’m unfortunately not going to HOB. I am going to Sayreville though, are you?

In the Light… kindness, faith brings one to the peaceful state of transcendence. Transcendence is achieved when one empties negative thoughts from their person…….beautiful! What a glorious picture…what an expression of peace!

rascal – I ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ you.

Faith, hope and love… you can see it captured right there in his face.
unbinding… free
((((hugs))))

Just found this on IDF – another side of David – rapping! What an amazing and fun guy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFI37OuqD6I

see now..the more I look at the photo and the more I think about it..it serene..there’s serenity in his eyes. I couldn’t think of the word I was looking for..but that’s it. He’s on stage doing what he loves, and he’s in a heightened state of bliss & serenity. His heart & mind so free of thoughts that can “bind”.
David knows..He’s aware..of himself, of so much more than any of us, of what’s right and good for him.

Tofan I am going to Sayerville too. I need to make a list to keep it straight who is going where. Then I have to make another list as I meet fellow NDers what their name is here and what their real name is.

Refnaf Faith, Hope, and Love is my avatar inspired by you know who

Joner you crack me up…out smokin a doobie haha and just so you know i make wicked good cupcakes

SF you do know him so well

refnaf – it’s a big boat, there’s room for all!

davidfanLIZ , beautifully said…

What I saw in Gainseville was Jeff working He was the one that apprached the manager and proposed they move David for the M &G….. I am telling you I was worried the set up they had with David on that little porch and the fans packed like sardines to see him in a not so big area and winding up and down two sets of stairs. I had visions of a fire and stampede or the whole top deck coming down. I honestly moved myself & my daughter out because it was not safe It was smart and after David was moved downstairs, the line was much more orderly.

As far as him standing there, it was this bizarre tiny little porch, wtih the fans packed in the main area. Another outside porch the fans were on- outside and inside steps. The camerman was set up and the DJ and the electronics equipment. I think it probalby about the only place to stand and be available if needed. I saw a manager doing his job.

I do hear everyone about appearances. I think if there had not been all that hoopla on AI, we would not be having this discussion, but I guess PR is everything in the tough world of Show Biz- and not necessarily the truth.

Just my observations. I am not immume from being wrong to be sure. The older I get, the less I know.

At any rate, intereresting about that other blogger who was there. I was surprised the M & G got through. It was beyond insane- but I will stand in the rain to hear David any time.

I did hear him on AI tour, but this was better. That voice, so close, I am that red blur at the bottom of the white banister.

Oh. My. Word.
Well, I’m not even going to GET to the poem until I’m finished studying that PHOTO. David’s eyes are simply amazing — he is obviously so young, and his eyes shining with love for his fans and his situation, and yet there’s a ‘knowing’ in that gaze.

Astonishing. Makes me excited again for this upcoming opportunity to see and hear him again.

OK folks….I’m taking a stab at this …and no, Rascal, I didn’t just smoke a doobie….

Dwelling in kindness, a monk…
David’s extremely kind nature is rare, thus isolating, similar to a monk’s existence.

with faith in the Awakened One’s teaching,
would attain the good state…
He believes in what he’s been taught religiously and that we can end up in a good place because of it.

stilling-of-fabrications ease…
That his confidence in this belief will quell any doubts…

Monk, bail out this boat…
David, help us with your knowledge, to keep our boats from sinking…

It will take you lightly when bailed….
When we unburden ourselves of the excess weight we will be lighter of heart

Having cut through passion, aversion…
having gotten past the restrictions and confines of some of our human emotions..

you go from there to Unbinding….
we can move forward without judgement…

OK….Where are those brownies?????

wow Joner, that was reeeaally good.

mommuzboys #20..I wish I did know David well..but I don’t..I would give anything to be as “aware” as David is. He’s pure of heart, body & soul. He’s an old soul of 18, who knows more about life than I will ever hope to know at 61.

Liz #29..no offense at all..beautiful and very good, like David via The Holy Spirit.

Joner #30..Very good! Your translations sound like David as well via Buddha.

I would love to know why rascal chose those particular verses by Dhammapada of the teachings of Buddha.

erin4david (((hug)))

happy…I REALLY could use some sugar & chocolate!
Can I have a brownie, please? And double the cocolate!

Wonder what David’s up to tomorrow? His next radio promo appearance is on Thursday 2/5.

Has anyone ever seen an expression on a face of an 18 year old like the one in this picture?I haven’t. This is the charisma I spoke about in the previous thread. Truly spiritual people never talk about how spiritual they are. They just are, and people are drawn to them for reasons that can not really be explained or understood. David has a whole other thing going on within him. He is spiritually no different today than he would have been if the judges had lost their minds and sent him home after his first audition. Events do not determine his inner state.

In the ’80s, a friend got me involved in Siddha Yoga, which is a yoga based on a philosohy of life rather than body positioning. (Hey, it was the ’80s. Give me a break)
The head guru was a young woman who was very peaceful, loving, and joyous, and spoke in common sense language about “life”. I found it very grounding and peaceful to listen to her, regardless of what she was talking about. I get a similar feeling when I listen to David sing , talk, or, in the case of the recent video of him walking and eating, doing anything. It’s the energy that surrounds him and that he shares so easily with everyone that makes him who he is. The singing is the medium he uses to share his gift, and the singing is so beautiful because it is an extension of his inner state, which is untarnished and pure.

A young girl once referred to David as her “new crack”, to which David responded “well, I guess it’s better than the real thing.” Everyone laughs at their ODD, but if it takes the place of other negative emotional and mental states , it sure is a better condition to have. Every time you feel overwhelmed by this world or the events in your personal life, watch David in a video, or think about him, or hum one of his songs. During the time you are doing that, all negativity is blocked. To quote David, it “Works for Me”

Heart, I absolutly love this “brightens the world
like the moon set free from a cloud”, and boy does he. He brightens my day, everyday. I’m a changed person because of David. He is such a good example for every age.
Iamblisskasden , love this “Truly spiritual people never talk about how spiritual they are. They just are, and people are drawn to them for reasons that can not really be explained or understood.” It is his complete being. Anyone that has seen him and been near him all experience something wonderful and just can’t wait to see him again. He is such a blessing to me.

Hi all, I’m traveling so I’m catching up as I can. Caught this interesting statement in the middle of an article about reality TV. The rest of the article isn’t very interesting, but this:

“Most of this is trivial rather than disturbing. (OK, I admit to watching “American Idol” — which David Archuleta, by the way, should have won last season.)” – Michael Gerson, Star-Tribune, Minneapolis

Smart Man!

http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentary/38938404.html?elr=KArksc8P:Pc:UthPacyPE7iUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

Would someone please tell me where David was when the picture was taken and what was he singing? I don’t know why I am asking but that came to my poor simple mind this evening in the middle of a huge miserable snowstorm…But my simple mind will say this…David is here with us the chosen ones because for some reason we need him or we are the very fortunate ones who have simply come across him…

SB, from what he’s wearing, it looks like a photo of David performing at the Sacramento Jingle Ball.

G’nite SF! G’nite everyone!

Sweet dreams SF!

Excerpt of summary of David’s talk at the fireside. Post 753-Paula at the FOD site.

Paula says: February 3rd, 2009 at 11:00 pm

“… Some of the youth in our Stake had written down some questions for him. He thanked everyone for coming and he sang Be Still My Soul and told us why that’s one of his favorite songs. …. Then he started answering the questions. As he would read and answer the questions he talked about challenges and how the Lord is there for us to help us get through hard times (sharing some of his experiences on American Idol that were difficult times for him); he talked about how our plans for our life are not always the Lords plans (ending up on American Idol and the way his life is now); he talked about how important his family is to him and how much he loves them and appreciates his parents and that even though they can be annoying sometimes (siblings) that he loves them so much and misses his siblings when he’s away; he talked about how he loves to go to Seminary; he talked about how important prayer is to him and how he prays before his performances; he talked about the fact that even with his very busy and difficult schedule he had when he was on American Idol that somehow he always found time to read his scriptures everyday. He closed the fireside with I Know That My Redeemer Lives. He spoke from about 6:30 – 8:10.”

Freo, I was thinking the same thing. I would give anything to hear him speak and sing at a fireside. I look forward to that more than I do a concert. I was just reading the lyrics to Be Still My Soul and the lyrics reminded me so much of the poem w/this post.

Question for somebody: Do you have to be LDS to attend a fireside? Are firesides only for youths?

Thx in advance!

Wow, loving this thread!

Joner
Angelica
Happy

Thanks so much for your interpretations/poetry! Just beautiful!

AAAh I just wrote a brillant post and it got lost! It took me forever to chose my words properly and be deep like you guys.
POOF all gone.
I hit submit comment and I got “this link is broken

Well , okay, maybe the post was not brillant. But I was trying to chime in with all this lovely talk about Davids spirituality and why we love him.

And how I finally rediscovered Eva Cassidy and how she was so like David in shyness and music and spirituality and they both take my breath away with voice.

Now I am tired and I can’t rewrite everything

See thats why I lurk my Noting Darlings. You all express it for me anyway. I will just jump in every now and than to keep up with the “in crowd”

I told Rascal I just needed to jump back into the comment fold, but sometimes it can get a lil’ bit intimidating with this philosophical/braniacal crew @ ND. Of course today’s Archutopic would cover obscure poetry interpretation, and religious dogmas. Guess I’m gonna have to ‘brownie-up’ so I can say something profound. Ha. BTW hello everyone! I did LMAO at that rap clip. David is so Thug! I’m having a premonition of a DA/TI collaboration…

babyspritz, I think it was Denzel Washington; and David also mentioned that his mother liked him a lot.

Awwww Rascal, you sure know how to pick a winner

I adore JONER’s interpretation (#30) & DAVIDLIZ post (#19). And am laughing here like a loco over JESSEQ’s post (#60). Haha.
From the mundane to the sublime — that’s our ND! Looooove it.

RE THE PHOTO — I find David’s countenance here perfectly capturing his “in-the-zone” moment : when he commands his faculties to go into that special place, tunes out all external variables and zero in on the source of his light/energy.

I agree with what BLISS wrote: “It’s the energy that surrounds him and that he shares so easily with everyone that makes him who he is. The singing is the medium he uses to share his gift, and the singing is so beautiful because it is an extension of his inner state, which is untarnished and pure.

Conscious or not that he is sharing that special energy, I think that David cannot help it. He simply radiates with it. So like a moth to a flame, we are drawn to him. We get re-energized and in turn, we re-create that positive vibe in our own little sphere of influence, personal or otherwise.

Isn’t this what we all have been going through, at varying levels and degrees?

What makes it more interesting ( at least to me) is when that special energy becomes purposeful – like his singing. The experience is like no other. Mind blowing. Heart tugging. Unforgettable. Unexplainable. Words fail cos it is always, more….

The joy, the serenity that we glimpse from this photo I believe comes from the satisfaction of spirit, which could only come from knowing. And I refer to David’s eyes for this. Those are knowing eyes. What he knows, he puts into good use. He uses his power aright and he finds that to be his best security. Serene. At peace.

But his wisdom is not simply of the mind. I believe that David’s wisdom dwells in his heart. Hence, our inescapable, inexplicable connection.

These are the ties that bind from one that is Unbinding. What a journey!

Great video of his interview at the KISS 95.1

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/3/american_idol_finalist_meets_with_fans.html

AND A NEW SONG, A BONUS TRACK IN THE JAPANESE ALBUM EDITION which goes out on Feb 25

* １）Save The Day
* 2）Crush Remix Version

“ボーナストラックは” must mean bonus track. tee-hee

Someone at IDF posted that the Jap version will be diff in the ff sense:
Original album jacket sticker,
video clip for cell phone, ( its like a ring tone. whenever you get a call, cell phone is playing that video clip)
Enhanced crush music video,
Translated lyrics booklet,
and maybe…some letter written by David.
They’ll change the album cover, too.

Oh one more thing, on ASCAP, Kara Dioguardi also co-wrote a song named Save the Day but am not sure it is the same song. Thalia performed it

http://www.david-archuleta.cn/viewthread.php?tid=16050&extra=page%3D1

Lovely picture. Thanks Rascal, and David. Sandy Beaches if you manage to find this post, I just wanted to add that this is indeed a photo of David from his Sacramento jingle ball concert. And if I’m not mistaken, he’s singing You Can. Here’s a link to the video in case you missed it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO_Q-glP9yE.

This is one of my many favorite David moments, and I keep coming back to this video over and over. The look in his eyes and the expression on his face while he’s singing is just magic…he has an ease about him yet there’s also an earnestness that just stops my heart. And oh yeah, he sounds gorgeous too.

Your so welcome Angelica! David’s eyes in that video really struck me as well and I often get lost in the song and find myself just staring into his eyes and at his face. As if I don’t most of the time…

Anyway, I hope you enjoy watching the performance again. It’s a wonderful reward at the end of a long work day!

lotus_b…thanks for the information in regards to the video. i watched it and it was great to see…

I wonder from all that is written if we are putting a lot of expectations on David? He once said that the expectations were building and that it makes him more nervous before performances.

I believe that he is wonderful and we are so lucky to have him in our lives but are we embarassing him possibly by placing him on a pedestal? Can we show our true feelings by being there without expectations? I know that we are protective and want the best but he is being protected and taken care of. I think that sometimes we don’t know all that surrounds a video and we see something that is not in place and we worry but give credit to David that he is incontrol…of course nothing is ever perfect in everyone’s eyes…

I would hope that we can put him at ease even if just for a moment…He wants to still be a young person and maybe it is a word to everyone, a hint, that with the older age comes the maturity. After all, he just said that he still likes comic books!!!

I’ll start ducking the tomatoes any time now…

Yes….I saw that whole interview and he got to sing I’m Yours by Jason Mraz. FOD has the instruction on how to get the archive of that interview. He sang it so well…would make his idol proud. Too bad he did not finish it..would have made a lovely addition to my mp3 collection of David. Here’s how to get that interview:

David (somewhat surprisingly) appeared in-studio on WILD 95.5 in West Palm Beach this morning. There is video to be watched, but you’ll need to follow these directions. Becky is working on ripping it to post, but in the meantime here is what you need to do to watch it live.

Go to WILD 95.5 Webcam page
You will see this under the video. Click on “camera 2.”
A new screen will load. Along the bottom of the video screen you will see a little box that looks like this: This is the “archive” box. Click on it.
In the box where there is a time located, type in either 9:01 to see when David first gets on camera, or 9:38 to see the “I’m Yours” karaoke!!!! GOOO! He changes “da@* you’re free” to “THEN you’re free.” Well played.

#73, 74, 75 – It has been many years since I thought about the old hymn, “Brighten the Corner Where You Are,” one of my long-departed dad’s favorites. That video of David freaking out when he hears himself sing Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” reminded me. I don’t think I have ever seen a better corner-brightener than David.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpxiTffnt54

SF You are going to looooove David’s interview today at Wild 95.5. I’m still grinning from ear to ear