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R&H and Inspiration

Most of you know that I'm just about the world's biggest "Sound of Music" fan. It's my feeling that for most of life's questions, the answers can usually be found in "The Sound of Music".  I say this only half-way facetiously.  Think about it - if you're nervous or scared, remember to count your blessings and sing about "My Favorite Things".  If you're uncertain of your talents and abilities, sing about having "Confidence in Me".  If you're not sure the direction of your life, go and "Climb Every Mountain".

R&H wrote a lot of shows, but for me "The Sound of Music" is perhaps their most inspiring.  It was the last show they wrote together - Hammerstein passed away before it was officially staged.  I like to think that he knew he was going to die soon, and that he was a little closer to inspiration right then.

But come to think of it, I may need to tweak my theory a bit.  I'm listening to the Tabernacle Choir right now, and they just sang a song from another R&H show, "Carousel".  While that show isn't one of my faves, this particular song reminds us that if you're going through difficulty, just keep going, because "You'll Never Walk Alone".

See? Aren't you feeling inspired already?

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