'Wonder through water, words, music and art.'

Nature and Connection.

Nature’s water flows through the seasons, inspiring and connecting us in this second collaborative article of Memories and Music.

1. FogChaser
   Click here ‘Downstream’ Fogchaser's creative talents in music and prose:

'Here in Oregon, winter’s grip is loosening; soon the creeks will be brimming with snowmelt from nearby mountains. It’s hard to think of this annual thaw as anything but symbolic — a distinct softening of the hard edges that form around us in the darker months. The suggestion of warmth whispered by the sun’s slow shifts, the sounds of snowmelt, and the soft blooms of early Camellias herald yet another beginning.

I wait, eagerly, downstream.'

I recommend subscribing to Fogchaser. His creations offer calm and a big exhale. Thanks, Matt!

2. Camille Brightsmith
   - at ‘Harmony and Havoc: Tales From a Former Wanna-be Rockstar’ ‘Dead Trees Singing’

A thunderstorm crescendo leads to 'Dead Trees Singing'. It’s not a gentle stroll on a trail. Through this awe-inspiring trip through a thunderstorm, Camille brings us back to the wonder and awe nature has, even when we think it’s dead and gone.

3. Songletter
   has become a new source of music discoveries for me. My favourite find is 'A Storm On A Summer Day'. Thank you, Songletter! I recommend exploring and subscribing to the publication to see what else you can find:

4. Christine Castigliano
   at Hearts Quest shares reflection piece full of spirit, music, wonder and connection with nature. Christine sings to the ocean. Thank you for inviting us to the ocean-shore, Christine.

Singing for water and exquisite words about the ineffable power of music

Since I published Music Memories on February 28, it feels like I've stepped through a door into a whole new realm of music on the Substack platform.

Thanks to Fogchaser, I'm now connected to Niamh Fahy. She and her husband compose pieces that articulate feelings in a way I haven't experienced before. Please listen to 'Endless play'

5. Sounds of a Story
   ‘Infinite Possibilities’. by Niamh Fahy.

That unique feeling, when anything can happen and every choice brings pure joy.' - Niamh Fahy

Niamh's composition sounds like 'Infinite possibilities' the cusp of opportunity.

The hope, opening ourselves to the possibility, is what I heard and so it links beautifully with Janet Ridsdale's post about Anja.

6. Janet Ridsdale
   at Now What? With JR. ‘Anja. Knitting The World Together One Stitch At A Time’

When I read inspiring stories like these: a 13 year old who can incisively capture empathy and Inspire the world to think differently about Peace, I’m hopeful and inspired.

There are infinite possibilities to connect, support each other, and make a difference, if a thirteen year old can do it imagine what we can do!! Corny? Yes, but so true!

From nature to the infinite possibilities of connection.

What meaningful act can you do this week to connect with someone and lift them up?

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