I was feeling a little blue because my mother had been laid off from her job and she had lots of bills to pay. It left me wondering what was going to happen to us now. But it reassured me some when my mother told me she was relieved to be leaving since her boss wasn't the nicest person to be around.
I got off the college shuttle bus and started walking. That's when I heard piano music and singing rising above the noise of the people and the traffic. I walked a little slower so I could find out to where it was coming from. Through the crowd I saw a young lady sitting at a piano with a carriage next to her.
She was singing songs about love, keeping on trying, and not underestimating the power within yourself. The way she was singing comforted me a bit. I stood there watching her play for about fifteen minutes, thinking that it must take courage to perform on your own in the middle of a crowded New York ferry terminal.
So I stood there listening.
She must have felt my presence because she would occasionally look in my direction. By now I was telling myself that if she could perform in front of hundreds of people she didn't know the I could at least tell her how good she sounded. I walked over and put some money in her carriage and she said, "Thank you." Instead of continuing my way home, I said to her, "I have been going through a rough time lately, but you've made me hopeful again."
"I'm happy that I could help," she replied. "Why are you so sad?"
"Well, my mum told me she had got fired from her job, and that made me sad. I'm not so sure what to do ..."
"You see, here's the problem," she explained. "The way you were walking, your head was down. Don't look defeated, because opportunity come in different ways and if your head is down you might never see it. You should smile more ... lift your head up."
I smiled faintly, amazed by how she was encouraging me. So, I asked her, "Why are you playing the piano in the middle of a crowded place? I've seen you do this more then once."
She explained to me that she sees a lot of negative people in the world and she tries to alleviate the pain and bring more positivity by sharing motivational music. She told me that when she wasn't making music she studied psychology. So, that was how she knew some of the things she was telling me.
I smiled a little wider because I knew that she was doing a good thing. So, after that we parted, my heart touched and lightened by a musical soul!
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- Posted by flowerpower
- Mar 3, 2012
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Readers Comments
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is wonderful flowerpower. Her advice is great too. Any way we can bring something positive to the world it is a good thing. May you smile and may the door opened by the change for your mum be a very exciting one! :)
heartofflesh wrote: There are angels everywhere in the world ( they are placed strategically)who bring hope, healing and joy to the society through their gifts.Love is yours the moment you give it away....I am happy to note you found your angel who made your day.God has better things in store for you and he does not want her to rot over there and hence she was fired.....HIS love is uncoditional...
JuneBug wrote: I agree with both guys above, flowerpower. God does amazing things at just the perfect time! :)
Bluxess wrote: She was planted your way for deep down each of us, our joy and happiness are our birthright. You seem to have found yours in your tough times dear. May your mum bless what has happened in her life with a brighter beginning. My prayers are with her. Immense Blessings to you, Bluxess.
Bluebell wrote: What can I say the magic of life at its best :-) Love and Light and Endless Blessings, Bluebell
Spoonerism wrote: I often walk around with music in my ears, so can miss some of these messages that are thrown in our paths... Perhaps I will stop listening while I am walking around and only listen on the train itself from now on... Thanks for the inspiration and best of luck for you and your family
HappyDae wrote: You must feel very blessed to have been "led" to this very place....It was not coincidence....Understanding and heaeling words of comfort were yours because HE planned it so.......just as HE knew that your Mother needed to move forward with her career and her gifts.....and provided the way "Out" for her.....when she was reluctant, perhaps, to let go during this time of uncertainty. May God continue to bless you and your Mum with light, promise and assurance. HE walks with each of us every step of the way and is always in control. Thank you for sharing.....it was though I was there observing all that was taking place and it brought joy to see how HE was working in your life and no doubt in you Mum's as well.
innerjourney wrote: I loved reading this. Everything happens for a reason FP. One of the most practical ways to raise your vibration is to consciously choose where you focus your attention and you did exactly that ... to soulful music and the women playing it. And as we keep doing this over and over, we become more aware and alive :)
Love and smiles,
Manny :)
Love and smiles,
Manny :)
Joy wrote: What a beautiful soul. What a beautiful story. I'm so grateful you shared it with us. Many blessings to you and your mum. Keep your heads up!
Thaata wrote: How wonderful! But we give attention to such things when we are in trouble. During our happy moments we ignore. Definitely these moments are the making of god for our betterment.
