I feel so blessed to see God working through so many of my new friends here at KU.
There are those times when you get pent up inside... and you need to let some of that pent up OUT. And some kids drink... and some party... and some think that sex is the way to let it all out. Some take crazy risks-- some get high-- ditch school-- jump. And I wish that they could see what I see--- and what I see in all of my friends.
God works through them in amazing ways. My friend Sarah plays piano and sings hymns from her piano book. She is so moved by it-- her world is quite literally shaken to the core by it. And it moves everyone around her-- from Ashley... who is not even religious to Shannon who does not play any form of music. It moves me. Because I feel it. And I know the emotion behind it.
Then to hear Ashley break out in harmony... is incredibly inspiring and awe-some. To see her work so swiftly through the most incredibly composed piano arrangements is indescribable.
It's almost as if I had been gripped by the hand of God and all of the exteriors were broken down and shaken off. All that was left was the raw, true, and real me. And us.
It's pretty super-natural... music. It is color and sense for the soul... it is an integral part of religion and is meaningless without faith.
It's such a gift to be able to see God. And to hear God. And to experience God.
It was so visceral. And so physical. You can FEEL it.
All for Now,
Baby J
I definitely respect your religious beliefs, but I personally believe that music is not necessarily meaningless without faith. Faith CAN make it meaningful. I think different things work for different people who appreciate the beauty and power of music. For me, it is often the feeling that a song was written partially with me in mind, something that I can relate to. Of course no song was written with me in mind, but if one can feel some sort of personal connection with the music, whatever it may be, THAT is when music can be appreciated. I'm glad that you have a connection with it, one that touches the very core. Sometimes it's lyrics. Sometimes it's the melody. Sometimes it's the instruments involved. When combined, you get magic. Also, we might have discussed this before, but I associate nearly every song I listen to with some sort of memory. Listening to music allows me to relive those memories. Not just picturing events in my head, but experiencing the same feelings all over again that I felt upon first hearing the song. Sorry for leaving a rambly post--I've just been really into music lately. :-)
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