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“Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche
When I saw this photo my friend had taken, to me it looked like I was about to start dancing to “Singing in the Rain.” I have always loved swaying to music, dancing—and listening to the music that is all around us that often others do not hear.
The above quote is one of my favorite quotes. I want to be the one who joyfully heard the hidden music in beauty of life. I think aspen leaves dance in the wind, poppies dance to a hidden waltz, and of course I love to see sweet babies naturally have dancing bubbling up from within—as they keep dancing and twirling rhythmically to snappy melodic tunes. Dancing in life is a way to defy the darkness.
This whole week, I am sequestered away with Clay on the first sort of holiday we have had alone together in over ten years. Life, children, grandchildren, moving back and forth overseas has kept us from doing this. But this week, I am breathing in mountain air, swaying mountain wild flowers, writing in my journal, listening to music, lighting my candles, eating great food, watching intriguing and beautiful shows from time to time and restoring my soul. And in the midst of really vacating, I forgot that I had a podcast to record.
So, I have recorded a short one anyway and have a little story to tell you about a bear and a dog. My friends, this week, be still and listen to the music of life that is pulsating from the heart of God, create a few moments of peace and I pray you are blessed with joy unexpected even if for a few moments.
Sending you love and blessings from deep in the Colorado mountains.