Joy in our Practice

In honor of Maya Angelou as her Birthday just passed, I’ll share a wise quote of hers with you on this rainy Spring day.

Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.

Maya Angelou

One of the most amazing vaccination stories from COVID-19 was when Yo-Yo MA chose to spend his 15 minutes of wait time to ensure no bad reaction by playing for everyone there getting vaccinated. Can you imagine? No fuss, no announcements – he just played. He described himself as a “human boom box” and ascribes to Mr. Roger’s philosophy of always looking for the helpers.

Even more inspiring, the “cellar violinist” in the Ukraine is adding music, joy, respite – to those hiding out in bomb shelters. It appears the human spirit seeks joy always. And music is a universal experience.

This reminded me of the Brene Brown clip on empathy that Paula showed at our 3/17 Fellowship launch.

Empathy: 

Let me hold the door for you. I may have never walked in your shoes, but I can see your soles are worn, your strength is torn under the weight of a story I have never lived before. Let me hold the door for you. After all you’ve walked through, It’s the least I can do.

Morgan Harper Nichols