“I was supposed to have choir practice tonight. I rejoined the church choir a few months ago but I’ve only been able to practice twice. I got sick, had surgery, now have full-blown asthma and can’t stop coughing. I can’t take a deep breath. I can’t sing!”
I look. But don’t see.
I hear. But don’t listen.
I’m here. But worrying about tomorrow or lamenting yesterday.
I, too, used to sing. Nothing special but I could carry a tune, harmonize a bit. Over time, I’ve lost my voice. It happened slowly and I was busy with life and didn’t really notice. Will I get my singing voice back? What else is happening slowly that I’m not really noticing?
See. Listen. Be present.
SING WHILE YOU CAN.
vivinolavita 