"The earth has music for those who listen"
The phrase implies that nature is not merely a backdrop, but a vibrant and expressive source of beauty that can be experienced through mindful observation and listening.
It reminds us to cultivate a sensitivity to the world around us and to find the beauty that exists in the natural world's sounds and rhythms, which can be as captivating and moving as any form of musical expression.
The quote is oft attributed to Shakespeare or George Santayana, but only recently was it discovered to be written by an unknown poet, Reginald Holmes, as part of his poem, "The Magic of Sound".
- From dear Google (with editing)
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What a beautiful quote for today - World Earth Day of 2025!
Per Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day), Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally through "http://earthday.org" including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
So, my MYSJ friends, wherever you are and whatever you do, hope that you can take a moment from your busy routines, to hear the rustling of leaves in wind and the chirping of birds in the air, to smell the spring flowers and fresh green/yellow grass, to appreciate our earth home and to say thanks to Mother Nature ... ...
The phrase implies that nature is not merely a backdrop, but a vibrant and expressive source of beauty that can be experienced through mindful observation and listening.
It reminds us to cultivate a sensitivity to the world around us and to find the beauty that exists in the natural world's sounds and rhythms, which can be as captivating and moving as any form of musical expression.
The quote is oft attributed to Shakespeare or George Santayana, but only recently was it discovered to be written by an unknown poet, Reginald Holmes, as part of his poem, "The Magic of Sound".
- From dear Google (with editing)
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What a beautiful quote for today - World Earth Day of 2025!
Per Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day), Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally through "http://earthday.org" including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
So, my MYSJ friends, wherever you are and whatever you do, hope that you can take a moment from your busy routines, to hear the rustling of leaves in wind and the chirping of birds in the air, to smell the spring flowers and fresh green/yellow grass, to appreciate our earth home and to say thanks to Mother Nature ... ...
Have a happy Earth Day!
"The Magic of Sound" - Reginald Holmes
I’ve heard the soft whisper of wind in the pine trees,
The silvery ripple of brooklets at play;
I’ve heard the low voice of a sweet singing mother
As she sang to her child at the end of the day.
I’ve heard the faint rustle of sails in the sunset
And blue waves caressing the wild, rockbound shore;
The whistle of trains as they cross the green prairie
And mountains re-echo the cataract’s roar.
The notes of the organs in ancient cathedrals,
Where hearts of the faithful are lifted in song;
I’ve heard the gay laughter as children were playing,
The chatter and buzz of a large, happy throng.
The earth has its music for those who will listen;
Its bright variations forever abound.
With all of the wonders that God has bequeathed us,
There’s nothing that thrills like the magic of sound.
