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“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

Allow each moment of our lives to pass without attachment.

Embrace the constant changes.

Live life like a symphony.

Play on.

28 responses to “Life is Like … a Symphony”

  1. Wonderful. Life is like a symphony , play it!

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  2. This is a wonderful and tangible comparison, Val. Thanks so much. I hope you have a day filled with musical notes and a few rests too.

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    1. Thank you Jet. Rests are vital in music and life. 😎
      I could add, so are bars, but that might be taking it a bit too far!

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  3. I am feeling fairly one note of late. Thank you for this post.

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    1. One notes are needed for rhythm. May more notes come to life with this insight 💛

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    1. So glad you enjoyed! Thank you, Jill 💛

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  4. So important, albeit so difficult to master. But never more important than in the Autumn (as in Fall!) of one’s life. Trying to make each day be precious!

    Thanks Val!

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    1. Making each day precious and moving on to the next , is a practice of a lifetime … until it ends! Let’s enjoy these Autumn years in these Spring days! Thanks Paul 💛

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  5. Embrace all with joy
    Relinquish with joy also
    Learn to flow through life

    Aah . . . that’s better!

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    1. A lovely haiku Nancy. Thank you for capturing it so well. 💛

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  6. I’m creating beautiful music Val! 🎼🎧🎤🎧🎼

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    1. I feel it Karen. Thank you for sharing your flowing energy 💖

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    1. I agree. Thanks Eliza💛

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  7. Yes, Val! Beautiful 💜

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    1. Thank you Lorrie. Enjoy your notes today 💕

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  8. Well said! “Don’t hold onto a couple of notes…”

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    1. Thank you Ann. Keep enjoying the flow 💛

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  9. I really love this advice Val.

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    1. Thank you Michele. 💛

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  10. this post & quote was beautiful Val. a symphony to my soul! 🙂

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    1. I’m so glad it resonated with you Debi. Have a lovely weekend filling your soul 💛

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      1. thanks, and I’ve shared it with my students, who also loved your site & they have shared it too! Words of calmness, peace. And that just make sense! 🙂 thanks Val!

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