Was at the Philharmonic this evening where I was captivated by the passionate interplay between Andre Watts and the piano. To accompany him, there was an orchestral chorus of sensual woods, lighthearted strings, and melodic feelings that said, “This is love.”
For about two years now, it seems that I have been working pretty much non-stop. While we took time for several plays and a few formal events, somehow the symphony never made it on the calendar.
Tonight sitting with enchanting friends in the second row — I was dazzled. I could see the pianist’s lips move as he spoke to the keyboard. I could dance with his fingers as they teased and glided over the keys. I could feel his body breathe and drink in the sounds. There was no musical score to distract him, he and Beethovan’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, op. 73 were one and the same. Yes, this was love. His love of music and our love for the gift he gave to the audience.
I closed my eyes and realized that whether married, single, or coupled — music lightens up the soul. From tempting little adagio whispers, to cello sounds creating butterflys, to the thundering orgasmic crescendo of the full orchestra, I was captivated by love. The musicians and pianist were in dialogue with each other exchanging alluring melodies.
I was intrigued by the eye’s of the young child with us. And as I glanced at him, the hand of a gentleman keeping time at the end of our row caught my eye. My hand was also keeping time. Our hands were in sync. This little bit of serendipity inspired me to write my next column for the Providence Journal.
Sonia Choquette in her book, Your Heart’s Desire, says that one of the things we need to think about when we have a dream or a goal is to focus on feelings. When you are writing and hit a dry spot it is difficult to remember words flying off a page. But sometimes just the act of sitting and writing anything helps me reclaim my voice.
But this is a blog about love and relationships, and so here are some ways that she might suggest if companionship is your desire. Use your imagination to fashion a dream. If you wish to bring love into your life, here are some ideas that will help you attract what you desire:
And I would like to add, make time for one another that doesn’t consist of doing, but being and enjoying and relaxing and loving. Keep in mind that we are talking life long love, not a momentary fling or thrill that starts out hot and fiery but burns out fast when you discover why “love is blind.” This is about the true, stable companionship of joys and sorrows, good times and bad, agreements and disagreements — but always you can say, “I am here.”
The question of love has been asked for centuries. One of the most enduring quotes is from Corinthians:
Love is always patient and kind;
it is never jealous.
Love is never boastful nor conceited;
it is never rude or selfish.
Love does not take offense neither it is resentful.
Love takes no pleasure in other people’s faults,
but delights in the truth.
Love is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope
and to endure whatever comes.
1 Corinthians 13:4
One can search for love, or one can wait for love. But for certain one must prepare the heart to give and receive love. The more love we give to others, the more likely love will come to us. The choice is ours.
Copyright 2008 Rita Watson