by Jared Fast
Last weekend I was tired after work. The daily close was out by a few dollars and try as we might, we couldn’t get the totals to balance. It was frustrating and I was a bit grumpy as I headed over to the church for that evening’s spring recital.
But as we neared the end of the recital, I noticed that something had changed. My spirits were high and my heart felt light. I realized (of course) that it was the music! The students played really well and it was so encouraging to see them get up on stage and share their music with the audience. I was so thankful to all of the performers for cheering me up.
When I thought about it again afterward, I realized it was more than just the music. If I had listened to music on the radio, I’m sure it would have helped cheer me up, but not to the same extent. It was the experience of live musical performances that really made the difference for me. It was seeing and hearing the students share their music, and the results of all their hard work over the past year that was so rewarding for me.
So the next time you are feeling blue, why not check out some live music? Or the next time someone you know is feeling down, share with them the music that is in you and help brighten their day!
