Irish music is an oral tradition, passed on through the generations, learned by listening and doing. Here is a dear man who sat outside of the Rock of Cashel in County Cork, playing his accordian joyfully for the passersby. Joshua was fascinated, and this generous soul invited him to sit down and play awhile with him. It didn’t matter that Joshua had never played an accordian in his life; this man’s open and sharing spirit encouraged Joshua to feel as if he could. As my little guy pushed keys and squeezed away, the man nodded in time and tapped his foot. What a wonderful thing, and what a wonderful memory.
Share what you love to do with some little soul today, and watch their sweet face. Pass on your tune. Slainte, Lisa
This is a reprint of an older blog about Fungi, the amazing Fungi dolphin. I saw a beautiful video of him today that I had to share with you. He has lived 30 years in Dingle Bay now, and he’s so friendly. Please take the time to watch…he will make you wonder all over again at the marvel of God’s creations. Slainte, Lisa
“One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.” -Helen Keller
Fungi, the Dingle dolphin, feel the impulse to soar, and he does so magnificently.
I have days when I just go through the motions: get up, make breakfast, walk the dog, etc. I don’t see the small beautiful things that God is putting all around me to show me that He’s there, that He cares, that He loves me. But some days, I wake up and I still do all those things, but by the grace of God, He somehow awakens me to those small wonders. I feel the impulse to soar. I have that sense that God is right there beside me and that He will help me to be more like Him, little by little. We are made in the image of God, and a little of His awesome creativity has been put into each of us.
As I have gotten older, I am slowly learning not to really trust my ups and downs of emotions (this is extremely hard for me). But still, it is an amazing feeling when I do feel and sense God’s reality, that there is more to life than what I see right in front of me. And that reality is that if I love and trust Him, I will soar and fly and have strength for the road ahead.
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)
For your Thursday’s listening enjoyment, I present Cara Dillon and her outstanding band, or…see below. Check out the awesome low whistle solos in the middle and ending of the song.
For those of you who prefer a more pastoral video, here are some sheep, who may be talking, may be singing, or just may be hungry. Regardless, they are cute and entertaining. 🙂
Sing your own beautiful song today…however the sound comes out. Slainte, Lisa
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