The Egg wouod be perfect as a Reflection Room with the same concept from his website years ago. I had a previous thread where I suggested it be a mausoleum of sorts, but I agree that is morbid. A reflection room that embodies the spirituality of Prince and a place to reflect on that and remember him would be an appropriate use of the building. Thoughts?

donnyenglish said:

Hi Donny

What exactly is a reflection room?

The egg should definitely be a reflection room . Also, the egg is where his ashes should laid to rest.

Nah, Prince wasn't a religious or spiritual leader who needs a reflection room. He was a master musician and perhaps the egg could reflect that (if it's not made into a boutique hotel, as has been rumored).

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Maybe it's a place for rotating exhibits on musical subjects related to P: The Minneapolis music scene, the history of funk, the mental aspects of multi-instrumentalism, etc. (just off the top of my head). Perhaps exhibits that get into the technical aspects of certain pieces of P's music and let visitors have hands-on learning about how to create certain sounds with a guitar, a linndrum machine, etc. I assume the main PP building will house P-specific displays of clothing etc; if not, then the Egg could house those certainly -- again, curated and rotating. I think something like that could be really cool; they just need the right curator(s).

disch said:

I agree he wasn't a "leader", but it appears that spirituality and religion were important to him and didn't he have such a room at PP? Thought it was either the meditation/reflection/knowledge room, something along those lines.

Strangely, I would rather have it be a boutique hotel. For me, spaces set aside for spiritual reflections can become very intense experiences especially if the atmosphere has been saturated/bathed in prayer and worship. And while maybe the egg per se, didn't receive this, as a whole, I think PP did as P seemed sincere about studying his Word(per interviews). That's just me. Yep, I'm one of those "religious nut jobs" as some of you so affectionately refer to us.

Asenath0607 said:

disch said:

Nah, Prince wasn't a religious or spiritual leader who needs a reflection room. .

I agree he wasn't a "leader", but it appears that spirituality and religion were important to him and didn't he have such a room at PP? Thought it was either the meditation/reflection/knowledge room, something along those lines. Strangely, I would rather have it be a boutique hotel. For me, spaces set aside for spiritual reflections can become very intense experiences especially if the atmosphere has been saturated/bathed in prayer and worship. And while maybe the egg per se, didn't receive this, as a whole, I think PP did as P seemed sincere about studying his Word(per interviews). That's just me. Yep, I'm one of those "religious nut jobs" as some of you so affectionately refer to us.

He wasnt a "leader"?

You must be joking !

nope, not joking in the slightest. He wasn't a religous or spiritual leader -- he was a consummate musician. He never said, I am a deity or a prophet. He DID say, I am music.

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Building some kind of quasi-religous shrine to him is creepy and inappropriate. A much better way to honor him, I think, is to help deepen people's understanding and appreciation of music, the thing he built his entire life around. I think that's the best direction for PP to go.

Lovejunky said:

Asenath0607 said:

disch said: I agree he wasn't a "leader", but it appears that spirituality and religion were important to him and didn't he have such a room at PP? Thought it was either the meditation/reflection/knowledge room, something along those lines. Strangely, I would rather have it be a boutique hotel. For me, spaces set aside for spiritual reflections can become very intense experiences especially if the atmosphere has been saturated/bathed in prayer and worship. And while maybe the egg per se, didn't receive this, as a whole, I think PP did as P seemed sincere about studying his Word(per interviews). That's just me. Yep, I'm one of those "religious nut jobs" as some of you so affectionately refer to us.

He wasnt a "leader"?

You must be joking !

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Asenath0607 said:

disch said:

Building some kind of quasi-religous shrine to him is creepy and inappropriate. A much better way to honor him, I think, is to help deepen people's understanding and appreciation of music, the thing he built his entire life around. I think that's the best direction for PP to go.

Interesting point. I've heard the interviews where he said that "he's music", and heard his committment to nurturing musicians; but I gotta say, in the end, I think he was really interested in, and really wanted, people to make a connection with God. I know it probably won't happen due to the fact that so many have different beliefs (or none at all); but I wish that some aspect of his spirituality could be incorporated into the PP experience given that this was an important part of his life (like I said, based upon what I have read/viewed).

A reflection room or memorial garden would be good. Maybe this could have a book of remembrance fans can sign and candles to light. People need a place to pay their respects, which isn't the fence... As for his ashes being at PP, umm I don't like that idea, seems kinda tacky and I think his place of rest should be private to his family.

Asenath0607 said:

Yes. Prince's soul was an old one (matured). He came into this world already loving God. He had to seek God while here this time, but he was comfortable with himself because of all he had been through in previous lives.
He wasn't afraid to handle what came up and did t care what anyone thought of him. He knew he had a purpose.

I think it's very important that something spiritual be put in place at paisley park.