Two Personal Writings

Journal Entry #6

            When people ask me what religion I am, or if I believe in the lord Jesus Christ, I reply  that my personal view of religion has broadened and widened over the past couple of years.  This may be to the self realization I am having with my own path in life and how I want to find out for myself.  I usually reply that I am monotheistic ( I use to consider my agnostic until I read the actual definition in the text)  and that I do believe in the fundamentals of monotheism, I just don't know who god is and what his plan really is.  I think I have been humbled enough to the point to be able to understand most perspectives, but still being able to be objective at the same time.  What really matters to me in life is people, that's  what I end up saying.  That we are all here for each other and self progression, this much we do know, so why not push it to the best of my abilities?  I feel  sometimes religion is a means to put justification for things in life.  Justification of good and what's evil.  Most religions today seem to cater to the people instead of the people catering to the holiness, or even mutual respect of nature has been lost.  I enjoy reading about the indigenous cultures because I see common ground with them in the respect of nature and how everything is connected.

 Concert on a Sunday Afternoon-

             As the concert proceeded, I realized that the true idea of the cathedral and how it adds a much more impressive dynamic to the performance.  The stained glass windows, was very easy on the eyes while the noon Sunday sunshine came through.  I think I was the youngest person here.   It made me think about how this looks almost like a dying art.  I doubt that would ever happen due to the pure genius involved in the performances.  I also observed that the mood set by a live performance is along the lines of being meditative.  Fortunately, the rhythm, and easy melodies of the Baroque period allowed me to really get in tune with the music.  The live presentation of music, allowed the experiencing of real time melody.  The conductor engaged with the pieces and showed modest emotion while conducting the pieces.  Most orchestra members seemed to take on a very low key humble role.  Matthew Tusky seemed embarrassed to stand up for a second round of applause for example.   It was pointed out that the Boise Baroque Orchestra was started in 2003 by volunteers in the community.  Today it is still widely ran by public donations and sponsors and widely appreciated by the community of Boise.