we stopped to listen to an ensemble of young girls
playing lovely music at the weekend farmer’s market.
their teacher said they were in the 8th grade
where everyone is asked
to contribute something to the community.
these girls chose to offer what they had to give –
their natural gift of music.
they had to organize the day
by asking permission to play somewhere
finding transportation
planning what to wear
being on time
introducing themselves
and
remembering their music and instruments.
all of the money they earned
from passers-by
went to a local charity.
it was a beautiful lesson.
—
“music is the movement of sound
to reach the soul for the education of its virtue.”
– plato
That is so neat Beth. Such a wonderful idea.
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i thought so too, paul –
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“I’ve got the music in me” and so do you, Beth!!
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hah!
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The young women seem talented, humble and how wonderful they are to be philanthropic at such an age. This shows great hearts, Beth. ❤
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they certainly do, robin –
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Fabulous!!
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they were!
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That’s music to my heart. 🙂
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awwww –
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what a great idea, and a lovely way to make the most of a talent that often stays behind closed doors.
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yes, i agree, maria –
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Wonderful! I’m so glad that they recognized that music is a way to give to the community!
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yes, me too!
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Beautiful indeed. May they have come away from the experience with a desire to continue enhancing their community in ways that are meaningful to them. Thank you for sharing this post, Beth.
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i hope so too, russ –
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Reblogged this on A Grateful Man and commented:
Beautiful indeed. May they have come away from the experience with a desire to continue enhancing their community in ways that are meaningful to them. Thank you for sharing this post, Beth.
With Love,
Russ
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my pleasure, and thanks for passing this on, russ –
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You’re so right–these young people have it all together! 🙂
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they certainly do )
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Young people don’t get enough credit. Wonderful to see and read. 🙂
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i agree!
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❤ ❤ ❤
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I agree, young people are hugely undervalued.
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yes, it’s important that they are out there and are seen –
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I guess we should all smarten up and pay attention. ❤
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yes )
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❤ ❤ ❤
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How wonderful and beautiful.
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i thought so too )
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What a find! With a musical daughter just leaving 8th grade, I especially love your story. And yay Farmers’ Markets!!!! Coming up on a wonderful time of year.
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thanks, liz, i see why you can really identify with this one )
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I love the way you have of observing the magic in everyday things and breathing fresh life into words. Nicely done, Beth 🙂
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thank you so much, ryan
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Most welcome, Beth 🙂
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This was so wonderful to read. If each of us remembered we all have something unique to gift to the community. How wonderful they realized it at such a young age. :0) It made me smile today.
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glad it made you smile )
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That is beautiful. Great lesson for those girls as well. And there’s my buddy Plato again. He was kinda wise or something, eh? 😉
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he was a pretty smart guy )
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Mom and I saw Love and Friendship last night and saw the trailer for “The Music of Strangers.” These young women remind me of what I saw in the trailer, which can be seen here: http://www.silkroadproject.org/posts/the-music-of-strangers
I can’t wait to see this movie!
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ooh, i’ll track that one down –
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What a perfect gesture, in so many ways.
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i so agree, jim –
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Beautiful
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thank you –
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I am a lover of the soul sound, I always thought that I was born in the wrong era lol
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It should be in every era )
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Wise words! Great post! Have a peaceful day!
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thank you so much )
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Wonderful…
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thank you so much )
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