STRAIGHT NO CHASER
It’s a musical group that have been together
for well over 12 years
and I’ve had the opportunity to see them
several times. . .
I was able to see them on Sunday, December 10
with Erin and our best friends. . .
I was anticipating their
famed Christmas program
but just three songs in
they sang
C R E E P
and I was leveled;
M U S I C
is such a powerful medium
for many
and absolutely for me. . .
I don’t know
why
how
what for
that particular song
hit me the way that it did
but it seemed like everything
patient deaths
parishioners illnesses
a series of tough Community Holiday Memorial Services
funerals
my multiple friends lay-offs
parents medical situations
dispersed family members during the holidays
it’s a mathematical addition problem that
has not-so-good
e q u a t i o n s. . .
I don’t think it was the lyrics
so much as the beautiful harmonies. . .
it was one of those rare times
that the LIVE VERSION
was actually better than the recorded one. . .
the darkened venue
the overwhelming
gratefulness of my most intimate relationships
the powerful pounding of my Imposter Syndrome
the perfect imperfectedness
I KNOW OF THE CONTINENT OF ME. . .
the words:
“I’M A C R E E P
I’M A WEIRDO
WHAT THE HELL AM I DOING HERE. . .”
leveled me
built me up
. . .a true musical moment
that made me
pause
reflect
respond,
kindly
generously
lovingly
effectively. . .
Y O U. . .?
WHAT DOES THAT FOR YOU?
How often?
When was the last time?
Cue up your Moment
let it level you
build you up
and then share it. . .
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