The joy of music
Today a friend sent me a link that brought true joy to my heart. A toddler is conducting a symphony in his lounge room. He anticipates the music and conducts with verve and elan. His enthusiasm is boundless and his joy at the end cannot be contained.
At an age when most kiddies are jigging to the Wiggles, his sense of rhythm is well developed and he relishes changes in tempo, adapting his gestures appropriately.
But this pales beside the way he feels the music, eyes gleaming as he anticipates some crashing percussion, then gently gliding through the gentler movements. Watch and enjoy. It will make your day.
About Kim
Born mid WWII, I am married with one husband, 5 children, 5 children in law, 10 grandchildren and 2 cats. I have been a stay at home Mum, a studying part-time and then full time Mum, a post-graduate student and a researcher. Until retirement I was registered psychologist and a practicing theologian. I was also an authorised Civil Marriage Celebrant until a chronic condition forced my retirement. I am currently authoring this blog and co-editing a book on Eucharist: Embodied and Embedded in the Land. Career highlights: A Fulbright Senior Fellowship; publishing a book; helping to raise my grandchildren.
