Transcendence (The Autumn of Notes)

Although I am not always a fan of singing choral literature, I must say that tonight's performance with the Cathedral of St. Andrew's choir was marvelous.

It affirmed the life-giving quality of music and its ability to bring the masses together. It is the lost musical language of the ancients I feel.

I am grateful that I was asked to participate and lend my voice to the evening and the event. It was gratifying and transcendental.

Colour me blessed and humbled that I keep being afforded these opportunities. Life is in the here and now and I am rolling around in the brilliance of the falling leaves of music, the autumn of notes.

Much love,
Dustin

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