Monday, November 28, 2011

Still, still, still...

It's easy to be swept up with the busyness of the holiday season, to rush to and fro, to yearn for vacation in the distant near future, and forget to enjoy the moments in the here and now.

As I prepped for dinner, continued with a Christmas present, walked the dogs, and made a mental list of what I should do in the morning, the song "Still, Still, Still" came onto my Pandora station.

I was reminded to be still, to sleep, and to dream.

It's time to attempt to be still in a time when I want to push and fly through.

But we can choose to be still.

Still, still, still,
One can hear the falling snow.
For all is hushed,
The world is sleeping,
Holy Star its vigil keeping.
Still, still, still,
One can hear the falling snow.

Sleep, sleep, sleep,
'Tis the eve of our Saviour's birth.
The night is peaceful all around you,
Close your eyes,
Let sleep surround you.
Sleep, sleep, sleep,
'Tis the eve of our Saviour's birth.

Dream, dream, dream,
Of the joyous day to come.
While guardian angels without number,
Watch you as you sweetly slumber.
Dream, dream, dream,
Of the joyous day to come.

More lyrics: http://www.lyricsmania.com/still,_still,_still_lyrics_christmas_songs.html
All about Christmas Songs: http://www.musictory.com/music/Christmas+Songs



Because there will be joyous days to come, but they are also present each day. Be still and hear the falling snow!

3 comments:

  1. Venango Chorus is singing this Austrian carol in the concert on Sunday! We just practiced it tonight. I love it. It's one of my favorites and I love your take on it.

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  2. Hi Kathe: For some reason I couldn't log on to responding to your last blog, but just wanted to tell you that my Highland Chorus is also singing "Still, Still, Still" at my big Upper School Winter Concert on Wednesday. I find it very interesting how songs and music weave in and out of your life and wtih others. So glad that we have that rich tapestry to share!
    Love you,
    Dad

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