NOLA Jazz Music and Life Lessons – April 28, 2018
This month I visited the renowned city of New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz music. We stayed close to the French Quarter and had many opportunities every day to hear jazz music in a variety of venues – the street, small pubs, the beautiful Orpheum Theatre, aboard the Steamboat Natchez, and the night clubs of Frenchman Street. I’ve been to several jazz events and festivals in my life but, for some reason, the New Orleans musicians made me see my life differently. The way they related to each other as they played, their culture, their spirit, all spoke to me. It seemed there were some unspoken rules while playing that could be good examples for living a balanced, kind, and joyful life for us all.
Thank you, New Orleans musicians. This is what you taught me.
- Live in the moment. Catch the groove and ride it.
- Be creative. Look for the magic and let it happen.
- Be generous. Offer your best. Give it your all.
- Take turns. Share the glory. Give everyone a chance to shine.
- Be authentic. Be real. Be you, for you are special.
And, above all,
- Have fun.
Life is a celebration. Throw yourself into it and share your joy with others.