Das Leben das ich selbst gewählt

Das Leben, das ich selbst gewählt (The life I chose myself) is a poem generally attributed to Hermann Hesse, even though his authorship hasn't been confirmed. Its subject is the soul's acceptance of a new life path, with all its ups and downs, before incarnating again. It is a poem that can gave much solace during difficult times to people who – as I do – believe in the concept and the universal function of karma and reincarnation. 

I set this poem to music with the intention of underlining the solace it offers. To Sabine McNeil, to whom this composition has been dedicated; to anyone who feels that the purpose of the multiple incarnations of earth life is to develop one's soul; and last but not least to the many victims of satanic child abuse, more and more of whom are now publicly speaking out. They are all aiding in the slow but unstoppable process of Coming to Light (title of another recent composition of mine about this subject) what is going on, which is the first stage towards stopping it. There is no doubt whatsoever in my mind that this will be accomplished.