CD Review - Songs For The Inner Child

Songs for the Inner Child by Shaina Noll

As the title suggests, the songs in this CD are meant for children, or for adults who would like to nourish the ‘inner child’ within. The 10 songs feature mainly short, repetitive verses of selected lullabies. The entire collection, consisting of various sources, is sung by Shaina Noll in her deep, rich and melodious voice.

This CD came about while Shaina was singing her children to sleep nightly. She realised that the songs could extend beyond their rooms to soothe and calm others. As an inner child practitioner, she knew that the experience of being sung to could be deeply healing for many adults too.

Having done some inner child work myself, I can testify to this. Shaina’s songs first touched my heart while I was attending a unique experiential workshop conducted by international speaker, life coach and trainer, Christopher Moon. The songs How Could Anyone, You Can Relax Now, Return Again and It’s A Joy To Get To Know You were introduced at the workshop to tenderly guide participants to heal past hurts and rediscover their potentials. These songs are beautifully simple yet touching; they felt as if they were embracing my soul with the balm of love. Needless to say, I began the search for the singer and the CD immediately.

My personal favourites in the CD are How Could Anyone and You Can Relax Now. The theme about oneness with everyone and everything gently nudge me to remember that I, too, am a worthy child of God/ the Universe/ the Source. When I am really down in the doldrums, I play these two songs over and over just to remind myself that I am well-supported and loved.

The other melodies are just as touching and calming. The lullabies Peace Be With You, All Through The Night, Lullabies and Goodnight, Lullabye and Deep Peace are classic lullabye tunes meant to rock the listener gently into sleep. Weaved into each lullabye are plenty of blessings from guardian angels and Mother. The song Everything Possible stands out in the CD, as it is a full-fledged song which quietly advises the listener to pursue every dream and become anybody that he/she wants to be.

I felt listened to and understood, as if Shaina was singing directly to me. The power of songs to touch the soul are undeniable. With this CD, the inner child that lives deep inside of you will definitely be soothed, nourished and recharged. Now, don’t worry if you shed a tear or two listening to the CD, it is just your inner child feeling happy to be acknowledged again.

Reviewed by Chuah Ai Jou