When was the last time time you sang?
Question put to the sick by a Native American Medicine Man
Quoted by Mark Nepo in the Book of Awakening
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When was the last time you sang?
not a hymn
or a song for a chorale
or choir
but sang
joyously, freely
just for the hell of it
because your soul was so full
of the joy of the Sacred
that you could not be silent?
When was the last time you laughed?
laughed at the absurdity of life
laughed for no reason
laughed until the tears ran down you face
and you snorted
ungracefully?
when was the last time you gave voice
to whatever was deep within you
when did you cry
from
the
heart?
there is healing
in that giving voice
in the laughter
the song
the cry
the whisper
so
sing
even if it feels
that no one hears
for no song
no cry
no laugh
goes unheard
The joy of knowing a lost family member sought out recovery reconnected with thier faith had me singing shouting dancing with overflowing praise for his love his promises his hopes just recently It is still bubbling up what an awesome relationship to not only know but to feel his love you know he likes to recievwe too.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, dancing is good too! Such a wonderful reason to sing!
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