There's a story (urban myth?) about the world renowned classical guitarist, Andres Segovia, playing a concert in a large concert hall and refusing amplification. It required the audience to be absolutely still and silent in order for his incredible music to fill the hall -- which it did. Definitely a metaphor for the role of silence and stillness in living the way of attentive discipleship. Thanks for your post. Always thoughtful.
I haven't heard this story, Mary! But I love this. One of my favorite Irish singer/songwriters is named Damien Rice. Once in Chicago, he did something very similar. There's something very powerful about musicians doing this, and you're right, it also serves as a powerful metaphor for listening to God!
Spot on, Ryan, it always starts with a right understanding of the identity of Christ, which, as you said, is foundational. Tough these days, when everyone is drawn to the latest “personality” writing and speaking…
There's a story (urban myth?) about the world renowned classical guitarist, Andres Segovia, playing a concert in a large concert hall and refusing amplification. It required the audience to be absolutely still and silent in order for his incredible music to fill the hall -- which it did. Definitely a metaphor for the role of silence and stillness in living the way of attentive discipleship. Thanks for your post. Always thoughtful.
I haven't heard this story, Mary! But I love this. One of my favorite Irish singer/songwriters is named Damien Rice. Once in Chicago, he did something very similar. There's something very powerful about musicians doing this, and you're right, it also serves as a powerful metaphor for listening to God!
thanks so much for sharing!
Spot on, Ryan, it always starts with a right understanding of the identity of Christ, which, as you said, is foundational. Tough these days, when everyone is drawn to the latest “personality” writing and speaking…
Great insight! Thank you!