Yes, being a muso I'm sure you could learn so much from them.
I do think we can take spiritual lessons from everyone...especially what not to do! And of course from our own mistakes. But when it comes to public opinion I love what Sri Ramakrishna told one of his disciples..."Spit on public opinion."
Thanks Weboflife. It may be surprising but I believe that any talent I have to do anything significant has come from God. My effort to ‘ make anything happen, is a small part in the totality of anything that could turn out significant. That is why I constantly pray for grace. Thus the term ‘gifted’ which often is heard in relation to talent. And I would say your comment about ‘learning what not to do’ is more apt.
I’ve learned many things from observations of other famous people and seeing how they live and the results showing in their life. As no doubt i have by life experiences as well. I listen and emulate a wide variety of musicians and people of all backgrounds of life. The Beatles only being one. Recently musicians as, Gerry Garcia, George Harrison, George Micheal, John Lennon, Harry Chapin, the band AhHa and Crowded House have all been influential in music and song writing.. Some musicians have unusual skills at certain instruments, for instance Brian Jones and Elton John, others have a unique ability at expressing social issues like Bob Dylan, Jon Lennon and Joni Mitchell. And there are those that have shown incredible kindness and generosity such as George Micheal, George Harrison and Harry Chapin. Quite obviously I have not even begun to include actors and sports people and other professions where like some politicians; they have shown incredible courage, leadership and sacrifice. I’m limiting this to musicians in this particular entry. Rewriting history is not always a bad thing, as there are people who have a higher calling in life who seem to rewrite history in their own conscious awareness independent of the social milieu. These people are those that you and I mostly attempt to emulate in our lives. So yes your example of Ramakrishnas comment above rings true. Apparently you also find inspiration from others not associated with your specific religious inclinations.
“I am just an ordinary woman (or man). Any spiritual powers that manifest through me are not my own, but rather the Grace of the Divine.” ~ Sri Anandamayi Ma
Yes, I read up on a lot of the saints of all religions. My spiritual library just keeps growing...what will become of it when I move on is a question my wife wants answered? None of our children seem the least bit interested in matters spiritual, not yet anyway.
Crowded House were a great band, with some lovely songs. Just over the ditch from New Zealand.
I think with all the higher profile people and with everyone it's nice if we can see God in all people and all conditions. Not always easy, but with effort and sometimes pain it can be done.
I like your reference to 'gifted'. Yes it's really the Divine working through all. Any talent is just what you say...a gift.
