A burst of music

"The dance" is one of my favourite metaphors for life - or rather for life lived out loud, for the adventure of being alive. 

Every so often I stumble across a quotation that captures that feeling, that mood of the dance of life just perfectly.  Here's a favourite that I came across recently, from the Scottish philosopher, Thomas Carlyle.

"Every day that is born into the world comes like a burst of music and rings the whole day through, and you make of it a dance, a dirge, or a life march, as you will."

I wonder if you can hear that wild burst of music today?  And if you are ready to join the dance?

Comments

[Emma Bird]

Thanks, Joanna

Finding this quote was a perfect start to my day. I'm currently hearing Mambo Italiano :-)

Btw, I love finding these quotes every so often on your site. They always seem to be really apt. Keep them coming, please!

[Joanna Young]

Hi Emma, it's funny isn't it how quotes can have that affect on people. I think it's because they're slightly ambiguous - which means they can work on many levels and with many different people. We find the meaning that we need or have been looking for at just that moment.

I particularly like this one because of it's ending. "As you will". It's a great, understated reminder that we have the power to choose what we make of the stuff that happens to us.

I've been collecting goodies for a few years now and I'm enjoying sharing them here (also useful when afflicted by blogger's block...)

So yes, I'll keep them coming :)

Joanna