I had a very lively discussion with my mom early this morning. We ate "current issues" for breakfast ~ same sex marriages, relationships, single parenthood, life back then and now. I asked how she and dad reached forty-one years together ~ it wasn't an easy life. She said the younger generation either fears or eschews "sacrifice" and 'self-denial' ~ those are important ingredients to family life ~ sacrifice is the language of love [cf Bishop James Conley]. Sacrifice took a new meaning in my life when I discerned to become a single celibate ~ gone was a life of security, of forming a family, of having children... the Lord gave me "other" families and children. "Real love is being open to the love that comes to you. The LOVE that surprises us ." ~ Pope Francis, Meeting with the youth of Manila ~ Love presented itself as a "twin heart" ~ one who loves Jesus dearly. For a while, I thought it would end...
Must admit that I have heard this tune a number of times but never really understood the words! Thank you for sharing this and making my day beautiful Melissa! I am sure you can play this too right? The fantastic musician that you are - I wish I could hear your first hand. How about recording something and posting it for us??
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Enya is one of my favorites because of their humanist lyrics.
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This is so lovely Melissa...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful haunting music
ReplyDeleteAfter hearing this, I think it is time to listen to my Enya collection...beautiful Melissa!
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What a beautiful song, takes your mind almost into a meditative state
ReplyDeletebeautiful...As always....XOXOXOXOOXOX
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Hello.
ReplyDeleteI like Enya music...very calming.
Nice choice.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks also for visiting & following my blog. I always try to return the kindness & am now following you too.
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Melissa, the music is hypnotizing :)
ReplyDeleteI love the music Melissa. That is something that I could have playing all day long!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful voice :)
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Music bridges people. I loved the new theme of your blog. Keep sharing and penning your beautiful thoughts. Love, Me
ReplyDeleteThis song goes perfect with your blog Melissa!
ReplyDeletePuts me in the mood to explore the depths...