If you've been reading this blog for the past week you know I've written a few posts about adversity, and thanking God for the challenges in our lives. There are also some other really practical ways of getting though our more difficult passages. Today I will write about one of my favorites: the gift of music.
Maybe it's in my blood...probably is...but I love music. One of my Italian uncles was a voice teacher, another could play just about any instrument and had his own studio, teaching many kids and adults in the community where I grew up. I also have a cousin, Sugar Ray Norcia, who has been a grammy award nominee on a few occasions for his blues music. I also love to sing, though I can't claim any special musical talent.
There are so many kinds of music and I love a bunch of them: Doo Wop from the 50's; Motown and rock from the 60's; some classical--Pachelbel's Canon in D is a big favorite; soft sounds like Secret Garden; inspiring and calming stuff like the work of Phil Coulter from Ireland and Sissel Kyrkjebø from Norway; and then, one of my all time "happy sound" favorites, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po8rG4nXpUs
His music just makes me feel like dancing, so I do! Happily then, not only do I get to hear great sounds, I also get a little exercise and a good laugh (all you need to do is watch me dance to know exactly why I'm laughing).
So, my simple message to you today is, enjoy some of your favorite music. What a great gift to lift our spirits and snatch us out of the doldrums. So refreshing! Not to mention giving us a wonderful reason to be grateful. I so appreciate that God gave some of His children the gift of beautiful voices, some the ability to play instruments, and some the creativity to compose. All to bless the rest of us. Thank you, thank you, thank you for music, beautiful music!
Today's Awesome Blessing: Music, so many kinds, so many reasons to feel uplifted and blessed!
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