Peace, joy, beauty…isn’t that what we all seek? I watched this video this morning, and it moved me. I hope it does the same for you. I pray your day is truly beautiful, that you feel truly alive, and that the grace of God surrounds you today. Slainte, Lisa
The Friday before Christmas, and all through the house, not a shopper was shopping, not even the mouse. I declare today a NON shopping day; we have everything and more that we could possibly need and what is really needed is peace. What I really need is to be thankful that Jesus came, and have the space and time to be able to appreciate that. Here is the amazingly talented Cara Dillon’s version of “O Holy Night” to help you and me both. Blessings for your weekend, Lisa
“Be yourself when playing. Don’t try to copy anyone or you’ll never really be at ease playing. Just develop your own style naturally.”
– Catherine McEvoy
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That’s what I hear when I hear Beoga. Originality, humor, slight irreverence for form, fun. I LOVE them! If you haven’t heard them yet, check them out. Enjoy the two tunes, and tap your desk or bop your head if you’re more inclined. But just try to keep up with the bodhran player. 😉 Slainte, Lisa
I’m a pretty simple person when it comes to music I like. It makes me happy. Super serious music (usually accompanied by somber faces set in stone whilst playing) leaves me cold. My soul remains unmoved. But give me a happy musician, who is obviously having fun while he/she plays, anytime. And while I enjoy someone who is skilled musically, they don’t have to be the “best”. Because sometimes in the quest to be the best, they forget why they started playing in the first place. “Where morning dawns and evening fades, You call forth songs of joy.” (Psalm 65:8b)
Here is a guy who shows immense joy to me when he plays. Tim Edey is very good at the guitar, yes….but watch his face. He’s happy; he’s loving what he’s doing. And there’s nothing better. (And Mike McGoldrick is totally amazing on the whistle; no need to breathe apparently!) Enjoy the music and your day. Slainte, Lisa
It’s good to find quiet, to find a place where there is no noise. When I discover those places, my soul sighs almost audibly. “Aaahhh….” As a musician and a mother of 3, there are sounds, notes, laughter, conversations, “discussions” between siblings (!), washing machines, phone calls, doors opening and closing.
But sometimes, it’s quiet. And I treasure those moments. As much as I love the noisy love and excitement and hubbub. When we were in the Rock of Cashel here in this photo, we could feel the quiet and the stillness. Talking seemed inappropriate. “Be still, and know that I am God” rang through my mind. Standing, breathing, knowing, sensing that Love that keeps extending itself through all our life. On your busy Monday, I pray that you can find one little moment of your day like that. 🙂 Blessings, Lisa
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