physically - heart health, lung health, energising us - and how good it is for us
mentally - keeping the 'blues' at bay, connecting with others in the group gives us a sense of belonging
- but at this time of year particularly, I want to remind my singers about the spiritual benefits associated with singing. This time of year is difficult for so many people - struggling with loneliness, family splits, the pressures society imposes in trying to create the 'perfect Christmas'. Sharing the joy of song with others gives US even more benefits.
Knowing that we can lift the heart of others simply by giving away a song, lifts our own heart as well. The joy of giving to others is the true gift of Christmas - and that cannot be measured in dollar value. Sharing a song, from your heart to theirs, is a most powerful gift - probably far more than you will ever know in some cases.
So lift your voices singers ....give the gift of a song, freely and with the pure joy of singing .... to share the true Spirit of Christmas.
THIS DECEMBER my 3 community chorus groups: Heart of Erin, Hot Gospel, and the New Leaf Singers, will be "Busking for Bucks" on the 13th December in the Newcastle area - we'll be handing 'round a bucket for donations and passing these on to Lifeline.
