Food for the Soul

“Myths have a very long memory.” Bryan Sykes, Saxons, Vikings, and Celts: The Genetic Roots of Britain and Ireland

On Sunday evening I had the immense pleasure of watching Loreena McKennitt perform. Along side her were guitarist (etc) Brian Hughes and cellist (etc) Caroline Lavelle. It was mesmerizing. McKennitt’s voice and stories were captivating, but I have to say that Caroline Lavelle’s obvious passion for playing really blew me away.

Watching the trio gave me a full serving of questioning my life. Is that odd? Music is my food for the soul. It nourishes me in ways nothing else can. All my life I have dreamt of learning various instruments, singing, learning various languages to sing in.

Instead I sit here in my office, dredging over old reports, wondering why I am neither digging in the dirt and dealing with antiquities or singing and playing for my life. Those are my passions. I know that. Music and archaeology. Yet, neither has a huge roll in my life anymore.

I’m almost 42 years old. What have I done with my life? What am I teaching my children? When will I finally chase my dreams and make them real?

Loreena McKennitt – The Mystic’s Dream

2 thoughts on “Food for the Soul

    1. Thanks! I’ve loved her music for many, many years. She has an incredible voice, and her stories were amazing! She is genuinely funny, too. If you ever get the chance, especially with this Trio tour, I highly recommend splurging on the show.

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