Crossed Wires

We thought that the sound system had finally given up on us…the trusty sound system that had carried voices and instruments for concerts over the last 20 years had had enough.  There was no electricity in the outlets at the outdoor venue in which we were setting up…no time for a sound check before the electricity finally surged back into the lines.  A horrible buzzing sound emitted from the speakers.

Last night, we set the whole system up again in our dining room.  And lo and behold, we discovered that we had put two wires in the wrong places.  The good old sound system sounded crystal clear and was raring to go.  Which of course prompted an impromptu concert at home for my poor children to have to listen to.  🙂

Being hooked up to the right source is crucial; our energy flows, and we feel alive and well and purposeful.  Having our wires crossed, or connecting to bad sources, leads to confusion, unusefulness, and no direction.

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”  (John 10:10b)

Have a wonderful, God-powered day!  Slainte, Lisa

Sweet Music

Music expresses that which can not be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” -Victor Hugo

Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.” – unknown

I have no pleasure in any man who despises music. It is no invention of ours: it is a gift of God.” – Martin Luther

“Most people live and die with their music still unplayed. They never dare to try.”          -Mary Kay Ash

Find your song, whatever it is, and play it.  It is beautiful, and it is yours, given by God.

Slainte, Lisa

*images provided via Pinterest

3 Things that Constitute a Harper

In the Celtic oral tradition, triads are popular.  These are little nuggets of wisdom grouped in three.  The triad for the day:

3 Things that constitute a harper:

a tune to make you cry,

a tune to make you laugh,

a tune to put you to sleep.

This tune by performed by the Corrs might just help you do all three.  🙂

Slainte, Lisa

Irish Music and Dance…It’s Universal

Most people have seen or heard about “Riverdance” and the phenomenom of Irish dancing and music shows that have sprung up since.  Evidently, it has even spread far south to the penguin population.  Here’s a bit of a laugh to start off your Monday.  Enjoy!  Lisa

Why Ireland?

Why Ireland?

Views like this everywhere…

Hikes providing time to talk…

Castles…

God’s Rock-Hewn Playgrounds…

Sheep and pastures…

History…

Green beyond belief…

Amazing music and people…

 My short list of “Why Ireland.”

By no means exhaustive, but contemplative.

Enjoy your day!  Slainte, Lisa