Towards the end of Inside Voices, Amy builds on a thought from Andrew Holecek. “Is it possible to ‘merge [too] empathetically’ … ?” This immediately made me smile, because I had been experiencing the book as an artistically crafted collage of stories blended into one that is a powerful journey, jam-packed with feelings.
Music is critical in our family’s lives. This morning I turned off the never ending squawking of the outside world to listen only to calming instrumental music by a dear friend who passed over the summer. It keeps me grounded. Thank you.
Denise, music certainly kept me grounded during the time my mother was in the Health Care Center. I think the instrumental music helped calm my mother, too. Thanks for your comment!
Sue, I agree. The outer chaos in the world we can't control, but listening to whatever music brings us pleasure helps keep the internal chaos to a minimum. Thanks very much for commenting!
Towards the end of Inside Voices, Amy builds on a thought from Andrew Holecek. “Is it possible to ‘merge [too] empathetically’ … ?” This immediately made me smile, because I had been experiencing the book as an artistically crafted collage of stories blended into one that is a powerful journey, jam-packed with feelings.
Yes, a beautiful way of describing the book. I hope readers will pick up their copies for the full experience.
Rex, I love your take on the book! Thanks for that, for your thoughtful reading and for your comment!
Music is critical in our family’s lives. This morning I turned off the never ending squawking of the outside world to listen only to calming instrumental music by a dear friend who passed over the summer. It keeps me grounded. Thank you.
Thanks, Denise. Music is indeed soothing and inspiring.
Denise, music certainly kept me grounded during the time my mother was in the Health Care Center. I think the instrumental music helped calm my mother, too. Thanks for your comment!
If there was ever a time we need to be reminded to listen to music, this is it. Thank you for sharing this today! :)
You're welcome. Inside voices is an excellent book!
Sue, I agree. The outer chaos in the world we can't control, but listening to whatever music brings us pleasure helps keep the internal chaos to a minimum. Thanks very much for commenting!
Such a well written book on timeless and compassionate topics.
Indeed.
Thanks for this lovely comment, Steve!