Day 4 - 301 -- Feeding the Soul

My to do list didn't see as much completed today as I'd hoped. That means tomorrow will be fuller than planned.  One major work task was completed as were a few things around the house. I woke earlier than planned to the sound of chain saws and then chippers. Several trees were being taken down a half block away, so the sounds were with us until later in the afternoon. I did walk up to campus to the theatre tonight to see a play about the Halifax explosion of 1917. It was a thought provoking piece.

The day made me think that taking some time for oneself may be more spiritual than purely self indulgent. It can feed the soul. During this hectic time of year at work, guilt often accompanies any activity not related to the office. Yet, losing self in work may lead to feeling anamatronic. The passion can diminish leaving one rather empty. Taking the time -- not finding the time -- to spend feeding the inner self may help to rediscover the lost purpose. Hmmm.

Of course, a few lines of lyric came to mind while thinking this through. They reminded me of the need to learn to fly again rather than be tied down. The version of the song shared here includes the singer/songwriter with another singer who had covered the song. The duet is a wonderful blending of the soprano and alto voices of these Nova Scotian songstresses. Enjoy!

Flying on your Own -- Rita MacNeil and Anne Murray