This past weekend I travelled with four other musician friends of mine and we put on concerts in small churches in the mountains of Norway. The towns we played in are so small, they're unknown even to some Norwegians. About 10 people came to every concert. And I have never been happier to be a musician.These churches were simple and beautiful, filled with a spirit of peace and joy. They were nestled between the mountains, and the sound of waterfalls and rain falling on the windows and roof accompanied our 2-hour long concert.
We're just a couple of kids from Norway, the U.S., and Azerbaijan...
...who just happen to be passionate enough about this idea of music that we play with our entire heart and soul for each of the ten people who come out of their warm, cozy homes just to hear music played by us.
"I can do small things with great love."-Mother Theresa
Oh my goodness. BEAUTIFUL. It's so easy to forget that even if you don't impact hundreds of people, you've still made life better for those ten (or however many) who came. And it means the world to them. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis was so amazing to read! I would have never written anything like this, and that's why I don't play anymore. God is so good though! He gives you everything you need to live your life.
ReplyDeleteToday was one of those days that made me question my love for playing music, and reading about your experience brought me back home, in many ways. I am so, so happy to share your beautiful experience through reading this, and to be reminded again of how thankful I am that I met you in Bergen. Makes me miss you and Bergen a lot, too! Sorry I haven't kept in touch!
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