As a Canadian, I watched in disbelief and felt the shock that resounded around the world at the US election news. I couldn't believe it.
I also fear for the future of the world, not just the US. A troubling time in history with the rise of Facism and dictators.
Your positive post reminded me that we must keep going on creating and persevering through troubled times, not letting it crush us and render us helpless.
I find music soothing to escape into and latched onto a Canadian aboriginal musician and composer from a tribe in New Brunswick, Jeremy Dutcher this week. I heard one of his compositions on CBC on Wednesday when I was immersed in sadness hearing the US election news.
His music took me out of that feeling of hopelessness and I was captivated. It gave me Frisson, that shivery feeling when a piece of music really connects deep into our soul. I am taking a memoir class again with the theme about our relationships with our mothers and am writing a piece about my late mother and her passion for music and how it connected me to her. She often had frisson.
I can't explain why some pieces give me Frisson, but they just do. Have you felt that sensation before? I just embrace it and enjoy the moment when it happens.
I love your explanation of Frisson, Cathy. I sometimes think of it as a glimmer--a shivery moment that I get from glimpsing a gorgeous sunrise, vivid autumn leaves, or the warm hug of a grandchild. These frissons are such gifts and I strive to hold onto them.
Your comment is a mini-story in and of itself--it contains a lovely transformation from fear and sadness to joy. And that's what we all need to hang onto.
Good Morning, Charlotte!
As a Canadian, I watched in disbelief and felt the shock that resounded around the world at the US election news. I couldn't believe it.
I also fear for the future of the world, not just the US. A troubling time in history with the rise of Facism and dictators.
Your positive post reminded me that we must keep going on creating and persevering through troubled times, not letting it crush us and render us helpless.
I find music soothing to escape into and latched onto a Canadian aboriginal musician and composer from a tribe in New Brunswick, Jeremy Dutcher this week. I heard one of his compositions on CBC on Wednesday when I was immersed in sadness hearing the US election news.
His music took me out of that feeling of hopelessness and I was captivated. It gave me Frisson, that shivery feeling when a piece of music really connects deep into our soul. I am taking a memoir class again with the theme about our relationships with our mothers and am writing a piece about my late mother and her passion for music and how it connected me to her. She often had frisson.
I can't explain why some pieces give me Frisson, but they just do. Have you felt that sensation before? I just embrace it and enjoy the moment when it happens.
Have a happy and creative Sunday, everyone! Cathy
I love your explanation of Frisson, Cathy. I sometimes think of it as a glimmer--a shivery moment that I get from glimpsing a gorgeous sunrise, vivid autumn leaves, or the warm hug of a grandchild. These frissons are such gifts and I strive to hold onto them.
Your comment is a mini-story in and of itself--it contains a lovely transformation from fear and sadness to joy. And that's what we all need to hang onto.
I love them and will try to remember and live by them - try being the essential word!
Try indeed! We need to resurrect that word. Hope you are doing okay!
And using our writing to protect each other. I think that is important too. Do something brave. Though I am not brave!
Yes to using our writing to protect each other! And, oh Celi, you are among the bravest people I know!