I had forgotten how much I enjoyed and how much I miss playing in the symphony. It has been oh so very many years. Watching the foreign film, Lé Concert, brought it all back. More than fifty people of different backgrounds, different interests, and different ambitions, all came together with one purpose, to make beautiful music together. Some had more prominent parts to play than others. But all contributed equally, for to miss one part would be to miss the symphony. And then to share the culmination of all the private practicing and all the rehearsals with a anticipating public… Making and enjoying beautiful harmony together, yes, this was life.

We, you and I, are like that you know. People from different backgrounds, different interests, different ambitions, and even different beliefs or interpretations about those beliefs; we are called to live in harmony with each other, enjoying the ‘music’ that we create together as our paths unite in life.

Think about the people in your life, especially those that don’t agree with you or have the same insight as you. Just as there is much honest discussion and feedback in symphony rehearsals, so should we also be honest with one another about our passions. But in the end, if there is no coming together, where is the harmony in life?

Where in your life can you bring more peace and more harmony to your relationships with others?

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18