The surprise came at the end of a banjo lesson. Cary Fridley, my teacher, began describing the work involved in “cutting” her next CD: recruiting musicians, practicing privately, practicing together again and again — all in preparation for the final recording session coming up the next week. “I get increasingly anxious as we approach the recording,” she admitted. “Well,” I asked, “what helps you with your anxiety?” Her response was profound beyond her knowing.“When I can get to that place within myself and with others where the music is more important than me, then I am not anxious.” — Mahan Siler, quoting his banjo teacher
Daily Manna
Oh fire of the Holy Spirit, life of the life of every creature, holy are you in giving life to forms... Oh boldest path, penetrating into all places, in the heights, on earth, and in every abyss, you … — Hildegard von Bingen