We have a similar sensitivity to the same songs. As a singer it’s sometimes hard for me to get through those you’ve listed because the emotions are so strong. I thank God for the ability to love, appreciate and connect through music. I’m going to suggest this song to my city choral music director as one we can use as part of new community healing events. We don’t have it all worked out yet but somehow our 100 member Chior can be calming influence as things around us keep getting crazy and scary. Instead of Christmas carols we sing songs like this on street corners near diners, or on the steps of Congress, or at places of mass shootings where flowers are left by grievers. I would very much welcome ideas from your other readers….
We have a similar sensitivity to the same songs. As a singer it’s sometimes hard for me to get through those you’ve listed because the emotions are so strong. I thank God for the ability to love, appreciate and connect through music. I’m going to suggest this song to my city choral music director as one we can use as part of new community healing events. We don’t have it all worked out yet but somehow our 100 member Chior can be calming influence as things around us keep getting crazy and scary. Instead of Christmas carols we sing songs like this on street corners near diners, or on the steps of Congress, or at places of mass shootings where flowers are left by grievers. I would very much welcome ideas from your other readers….
Love this! Thanks for sharing, Rachel.