“As the great Confucius said, ‘The one who would be in constant happiness must frequently change.’
Flow.
But we keep looking back, don’t we?
We cling to things in the past and cling to things in the present…
Do you want to enjoy a symphony? Don’t hold on to a few bars of the music. Don’t hold on to a couple of notes. Let them pass, let them flow. The whole enjoyment of a symphony lies in your readiness to allow the notes to pass…”
~ Anthony de Mello
Beautiful… Let’s enjoy the symphony of life and allow the notes to pass 💛
This recomposition by Max Richter of Vivaldi’s classic The Four Seasons touches me deeply.
As always, I am inspired by you, Val!
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Thank you for your constant inspiration Ann 💛
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I have to believe that as the notes flow by, they change us somehow. We don’t need to hold on.
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I love that Mary. They strike an inner chord and transform us 💕
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The notes float in the air but I find that they can mean something else beside the title and that’s the beauty of it to me. :o)
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Beautifully put Salpa 💛
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Yes. Perfect message. Love The Four Seasons as well! 🙂
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Thank you Kelly. Glad you enjoyed the post and music 💛
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Very welcome, Val. xo
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Beautiful post Val and I enjoy your music now, it is allowed to just flow 🙂
I just love the fox in peace in the top of your blog ❤
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Thank you Irene. I’m so glad you enjoyed your visit today. I love that fox too! I’m going to miss him when I update my haiku post. xo
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Great quotes, Val. I’m going to enjoy a little Vivaldi while blogging this morning 🙂
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Let it all flow Diana 💛
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Reblogged this on At the Table, On my Plate.
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This simply fills me and flows abundantly ..Namaste’ and Thank You Val…
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Thank you Deb for being here with me and enjoying the moment 💕
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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if life was like a piece of music that we could enjoy over and over again . . . replaying the notes that resonated the most . . . pressing the back arrow to hit the high notes all over again . . . fast forwarding through the rough patches . . . allowing our hearts to sing along.
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Now that sounds like a wonderful creation Nancy. Let it flow my friend 💛
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The word flow makes it so much gentle …
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It does. Thank you PD 💛
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We miss out on so much, when we hold on. As I flow with the music, I am surprised at every turn, there is always more beauty and more abundance than I imagined. Beautiful Val. 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed this expression ofsuch a classic piece… especially for this time of year.thank you Karen 💕
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I love the treatment MR gives the Four Seasons, it’s one of my favorite CDs. I sometimes wonder if even the Red Priest would approve!
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I hope he would appreciate it Eliza 😎
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Let them pass. Let them flow. Soothing.
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Thank you David. Glad it resonated today 💛
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Loved this Val “Do you want to enjoy a symphony? Don’t hold on to a few bars of the music. “.. Excellent choice of music to listen to too. 🙂 ❤
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Thank you Sue. May we enjoy all the notes of life’s symphony 💕🙏
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Keep conducting Val.. 🙂
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Keep playing 💕
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“All things do change but nothing sure doth perish..things ebb and flow and every shape is made to pass away”.(Twelfth Night). The music takes us through the seasons of change. Let them pass, let it flow, it is beautiful. thank you Val.
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Thank you for sharing this quote Helen. May the seasons … notes and our lives continue to ebb and flow 💛
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Vivaldi was one of the great composers of all time!
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Agreed Paul 💛
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ogni cambiamento è una crescita…purtroppo non sempre è un bene 🙂
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Thanks, Val. This is such beautiful truth. I am grateful for the reminder and so very blessed to have you in my life. Many blessings to you dear friend ♡
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Thank you Lorrie for your shining warm presence over here! Lovely to see you my friend 💛
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