Some of my closest friends just moved. And not like across town, but a number of towns away. My town feels different to me now. We didn’t see each other every day, or even every week, but I didn’t realize just how comforting it was to know how close they were, until they weren’t.
A song I closely associate with them is Solsbury Hill by Peter Gabriel, a song I’d heard before but really only listened to for the first time when it was performed by my friend Paul at a work event years ago. Gabriel said “It’s about being prepared to lose what you have for what you might get… It’s about letting go.” Thinking of my friends and listening to the lyrics today, I recognize and appreciate the “boom boom boom” in their hearts to make their dreams a reality by moving spaces. Finding space to breathe, to create, to relax, to rejuvenate, to honour their connection to nature, to healing, and to Spirit. I have grown to love this song so much, and today I share it in their honour. ♥ Love you, Nancy & Paul. ♥
As a Sunday extra, another friend shared this article on Facebook today, which references Peter Gabriel’s thoughts on music itself as essential stock in our “emotional toolboxes”. And that’s pretty much why I write this blog, isn’t it? Opening my emotional toolbox and hoping to make some contributions to yours. I’ll be digging into mine when I find myself missing my friends, for sure. With love, light, and song… ~Melissa~
Listen here: Solsbury Hill * by Peter Gabriel * from his eponymous album (1977)
NB: This particular performance is from The Late Show with David Letterman in 2011. Word to the wise: best enjoyed with headphones, please!
Thank you dear Melissa. It is an interesting thought to ‘grab your things’ when they can include those we find deep in our heart. You are deep in our hearts. We will treasure this sharing.
So glad you liked it! I didn’t realize it was such a prophetic song when Paul sang it. Makes perfect sense now. Hope all is going well in your new home! xo