Everywhere there is music for me.
The wind now blowing outside, like a sweet melancholy song to my heart.
The stillness inbetween gusts like space between beats.
The sound of my heart beating, my own inner space music moving thru this body.
And in these moments, as in so many others, I am blasted by the blessing that music is in our lives, especially for those of us who play music every day.
A few days ago, I was performing at the Mile High Church in Denver for the Xmas Candlelight Services. At some point during one of the 6 services I performed in, my heart just completely melted, and I had to really work to not shed tears up there in front of 1000 people. Realizing the gift that I so often take for granted as just who I am humbled me so deeply, and touched me so profoundly that no words can express the feeling inside.
Music is such a natural expression, yet for many it is a spectacle to behold. For those of us who know the merging that happens when we are present with our hearts and the Muse, it is almost unfathomable to not seek to recreate that experience as often as possible, but many have never experienced the bliss of being part of that creation that makes music happen.
I suppose that's what makes me so passionate about my work, sharing music with non-musicians, normal every day folk who just never knew they had it in them, as well as musicians. To see someone light up with the joy, the beauty, and the experience of creating music with others is one of the biggest joys I've known in this life...then to see that being get hooked and make it part of their life is a whole other level.
At the Mile High show, one of my students, Serenity Chambers, was there performing with me. Serenity started playing only 2 months ago as a beginner in one of my women's classes. Seeing her standing so strong, in such power, and holding the energy on stage with me and the choir behind her was a testament to what is possible when someone is given the space to explore, learn and be held in their potentiality. She rocked, didn't miss a beat, and anchored the energy so sweetly and gracefully, and I felt so honored, so blessed, so inspired...and so humbled by grace once again.
THe Blessings of music are so many.. being part of the creation, part of the music is one of the deepest and truest joys I can imagine in this life. As always, I give deep thanks, deep gratitude for this gift and that I can share it in the ways that I do and those yet to come.
Sweet Windy Night Blessings..
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ReplyDeletei would like to second that motion! i cannot express in words how blessed i feel to have been a part of the magical experiences at Mile Hi Church this Christmas... the energy was raging with love and bliss.... so contagious... and having the opportunity to play my sweet djembe loud and hard for thousands of people.. What?? is this a dream??? and yes! it is a dream! a dream come true! the sweet sound of that drum and the love that ran through me as i played it... i couldn't keep a smile off my face... and the gratitude we received was overwhelming... great to see people dance and smile and say "you were amazing! you made my Christmas"... where do i begin with my gratitude? well, first i thank Cheri for creating the sacred women's drum classes... it all started just 2 months ago for me.. and here i am to share the love and spread the joy and freedom of drumming! wow i am so incredibly blessed! i also want to thank Kent and friends at Mile Hi church, and all the beautiful singers and choir.. i still have the songs running through my head ("... just one candle, we can fill this world with light...") And this is just the beginning!! More love and blessings to all in 2008. It just gets better and better from here!
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