I could not resist re-blogging this beautiful piece of writing that reminds us to create some sacred space to simply be…jamesradcliffe.com…a blog I return to again and again!
For Christmas this year I received a turntable, some speakers, and a few hand-picked records – I’d been thinking of starting a vinyl collection for a while and had decided to take the plunge.
There was something exciting about opening that first record; about feeling the transparent wrap tearing back beneath my fingers, flexing the cover, sliding out the white paper sleeve, and tipping the solid black disc onto my palm. It had a surprising weight to it. It smelled new. It felt fragile. It felt precious. Music as a real and tangible artifact.
I’d like to say it was the first needle drop that brought the quiet revelation, but that came later. In the moment there was just the pop and hiss of blank space and then, of course, the music.
But something was different.
After I put the first record on, I sat back on my sofa and…
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I read it, loved it, I’m “following” him…thanks for sharing, my friend. I miss your writings, but I’m grateful that you continue to share…you are just wonderful 🙂
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This piece spoke to me and I hoped it would touch others as well – he’s worth a follow! Thank you for your very sweet words, my father has recently been in the hospital and my thoughts are tangled up in the realities of things to do/organize! I hope to carve out some time tomorrow to work on some writing for posting on Thursday! Wish me luck!
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I’m sending you luck, love, and prayers….extra prayer for your dad. I’ll look for you, my friend 🙂
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your thoughts and prayers..it’s a brand new month and hope is in the air!
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Yes, a brand new month…as expected, on certain (and varying levels and contexts), January was quite demanding for so many. I am really happy to know that you are feeling hopeful…me, too 🙂
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