Finding the Blessings Beyond Our Comfort Zones

I went back to school this summer — 18th-century singing school, that is! And it was amazing. Now, I can’t sing nor can I read notes.

So to say I was out of my comfort zone is an understatement. But I couldn’t pass up this opportunity to spend a weekend at East Field Village, a campus of authentic 18th-century buildings where, with no electric or running water, people are invited each summer to a Colonial College — learning skills from a time gone by.

This course was about shape note singing which was popular in New England during the 1700s and early 1800s. What I learned, though, was more about how important it is to welcome others and no matter how different we all are, when we join our hearts and voices together, we can make amazing music. I learned some other valuable lessons as well — like how important it is to try something that we feel totally unskilled at. 🙂

So come! Step back in time with me. I can’t wait to share what has been on my heart. After our time together, drop me a note. I would love to hear your thoughts — and I would love to hear your stories on how you once challenged yourself to learn something new.

Blessings!