Although it has undertones of religion, the message of this song is also deeply spiritual (touching the spirit within). It can apply to all, no matter whether "religious" or not. "Be Still" is a powerful message, pointing us to our own inner guidance. In chaotic, cacophonous times like we are now experiencing in our world, the messages we seek from within, with a sincere heart, are our best guidance. Whether or not you believe in a personal God or a particular spiritual leader, if you believe there is an energy, a power that is the source of everything, then this song can also be for you. Each person who hears it can put their own interpretation on it -- but the important thing is the inner calmness and clarity it points us to in these troubled times. :-)
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
A song of calmness -- Be Still
Monday, June 22, 2020
Inspiring TED talk by brain scientist Jill Bolte Taylor
Wednesday, June 03, 2020
A very different kind of instrument: The Chapman Stick
I think you might like the sound of this musical instrument. Maybe you already know about it, but it's new to me. The Chapman Stick, first developed in the 1970s, is a stringed instrument, shaped like a long wide stick, looking something like a guitar, but you don't pluck it like a guitar. Instead, it's more percussive. Your fingers tap down on the strings and under them, to the fret, to create the unusual sounds that can be made on it. It's kind of a combination of a guitar, piano and drum. Very interesting! I think Holland would have loved it. Just think of the practice it would take to learn to play it! Here is a musical genius playing "While my guitar gently weeps" on the Chapman Stick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYKB6Lag-wg
We humans are amazing beings, aren't we? With all of our talents that can create art and devise beautiful music and instruments like this, it's a puzzlement why we don't just spend all our time creating beauty together and ignoring tiny differences like skin color, religions and the like. IF only....:-)
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