I just got back from visiting Centenary United Methodist in downtown Winston and I had to take a minute to try and reflect on all the "soul searching," realizing, recognizing, and rejoicing that I've experienced in literally the last 12 hours. Last night was our WS Shuffle battle of the bands and it was absolutely incredible. There were all kinds of performers and instruments: mandolins (and octave mandolins), guitars, basses, miniature pianos, banjoes....and so much more. It really and truly made me feel like I was "home" to hear all the different styles of music that I grew up around and lots of new styles too. I think that we all feel a deep connection with music (at least I know I do), but I have experienced this even more so in the past few weeks.
As I'm struggling (maybe not struggling...trying?) to make a temporary "home" for myself here in NC, I think that I've become more and more aware of the power of music in my life. Whether dancing like a crazy person to my ipod, listening to the chapel bells play my favorite songs, discovering new radio stations, or singing songs from my childhood with the congregation at a Sunday morning service, the last few weeks have presented me with musical experiences that have helped me to know myself better through music.
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