“Life is the sacred mystery singing to itself, dancing to its drum, telling tales, improvising, playing”
– Manitongquat

The music of the universe plays all around us.  Do you dare to dance?  When the sun rises in the morning, do you hear the melody of daylight playing in your mind?  When the rain falls on the roof and pelts the windows, do you hear the whole percussion section, beating out a rhythm to set your feet in motion?  When the moon rises silently in the deep night sky, do you hear the poignant strains of one tiny, silver flute that echoes through the surrounding darkness and reminds you that you are not alone?

When the sacred mystery sings the song of life, each of us has a part to play.  Perhaps you are a colorful flower, opening with the trumpet’s fanfare.  Perhaps you are the flowing brook, playing its chiming melody on the rocks in its path.  Perhaps you are the expansive blue sky, singing out its crescendo of horns and calling the clouds to fly in the wind as the reeds send them hurrying on their way.  The cymbals crash as lightning flashes; the muted kettle drum plays the soft sound of a snowy morning.

Whatever your part might be, don’t forget to dance.  Shake your rattle; beat your drum; sing your song.  The symphony of life is waiting for you to play your part.  The song will not be complete until you add your piece.