My wife and I went to the symphony Friday night. They were playing Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite (Which was insane!) But before they got to the epicness that is the Firebird, they opened with Mendelssohn’s Overture to A MidSummer Night’s Dream. Now, I’ve heard this piece before I’m sure. But as I was sitting there getting listening I was entranced by the thought that this piece was written over 100 years ago (1826 to be exact. So nearly 150 years ago.) That the notes and phrases I was hearing had once taken up space in the mind of a 17-year-old Mendelssohn as merely an idea a century before I was born. And we had all gathered here tonight to hear the story told once again.
My next thought was, should we be so fortunate to have such a story. That people will tell it time and time again long after we’re gone. And people will come from miles around to hear it told.
What does that look like for us now? How could we possibly make a contribution that significant?
The only answer I have for that is to wake up everyday and contribute. Reject passivity today and fight the draw of apathy. We have a very short time here to make something awesome. And as Todd Henry says, You only have today to do today’s work. That’s what matters.
Want to have a story so compelling that it’s told time and time again? Start living it and start telling it.
Happy Monday!
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Tom Schaber - What an incredible thought. I have heard and read thousands of comments but never like this one. Very thought provoking. Thanks
Tom