But this kind of breathless wonder rarely plays out in my life. I find myself always doing something, always going somewhere. I don't take the time to stop and be silenced by the melody of kindness played by God and people around me. I could count on my fingers the number of times I have truly worshipped, not just applauded, the Musician who deserves front stage.
It is easy to throw a word of thanks, but harder to stop and really mean it. But only when we listen and breathe in the blessings do we change our priorities and choose to bless others. The music, or beauty in our lives, is continually drowned out by the raucous lies of this world. But when we stop and listen, we realize the magic around us.