Ciao! Hallo!
My two week vacation in Europe has finally come to a close. I write this as I am on the plane to New York. My tv is not working :( I had become very excited upon seeing that they had Don Giovanni available for viewing as well as a documentary about marathons!
However, I have been listening for the past hour to some wonderful music on a variety of 4 classical stations. It provides me with quite an amazing experience, for it is almost without distraction that I can listen, and my love for music has never throbbed stronger in my heart. I find myself so privileged to be capable of such a joy. My neighbors may think I am crazy because I sit here staring at the wall, smiling, tearing and bouncing my foot....
Such moments as these give me hope for the future. Such moments remind me that my future is more than a successful audition, more than a paycheck and more than a seat in an orchestra. I know not which direction my future may take, but as such a passion stirs my soul, I have no doubt where comfort may be found. I do not boast that this is where all consolation resides. Yet, I am appeased by the recognition of this part of me and earnestly pray that it may never be neglected.
I seem to have gone far off the topic which I first intended to discuss, but it may be better to save it for another day and continue listening on....
Love,
Violamad
-Marie Daniels
marie, thanks for your thoughts and i smiled b/c i was recently on an airplane and realized what i was listening to --both words alone and words with music totally distracted me from the activity around me. i have not enjoyed flying in the past and so i was so pleased to realize my mind loves both words and music. the pictures that they both conjure up is refreshing and new as i listened. i want you to know that i am praying for you. your gift comes from the Lord, your passion placed in your heart, you are able to glory Him in your life and I know He will give you the path. peace to you as you enter into yet another semester.
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