I have faith in the world that is and hope for the world that can be. When Israel Kamakawiwo 'ole , musician and beautiful man, brought together Louis Amstrong's "What a Wonderful World" and Arlen & Harburg's "Over the Rainbow", he tenderly expressed the essence of this particular juxtaposition of faith and hope or gratitude and dream. Though musically ungifted, I am transported by his rendition to somewhere wordless and true.
Listening to his music, hearing that voice which is so gentle but so powerful (something to bask in, a bliss) and seeing the singer himself- a very large man of surpassing delicacy , beauty and ultimately, fragility, I love the world we are part of.
I know what kind of world I want to live in and if perception can dictate form then I would like to do my best to make sure I am witnessing things which make my heart sing, which keep me believing and get me doing... what do you think?
Listening to his music, hearing that voice which is so gentle but so powerful (something to bask in, a bliss) and seeing the singer himself- a very large man of surpassing delicacy , beauty and ultimately, fragility, I love the world we are part of.
I know what kind of world I want to live in and if perception can dictate form then I would like to do my best to make sure I am witnessing things which make my heart sing, which keep me believing and get me doing... what do you think?
Carolyn, what a beautiful start! You're such a positive person, and it's so beautifully written. I've just made my introduction to Google+, and the world of blogging. Yay!
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