Thought for the day...Besides a variety of other credentials, Benjamin Zander was the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra for 28 seasons, beginning in 1979. At one point he realized that the conductor doesn't make a sound, "he depends for his power on his ability to make other people powerful... My job was to awaken possibility in other people. And of course I wanted to find out if I was doing that. And you know how you find out? Look at their eyes. If their eyes are shining, you know you're doing it. If the eyes are not shining you get to ask a question - who am I being, that my players' eyes are not shining? We can do that with our children too. Who am I being that my children's eyes are not shining? That's a totally different world... Success is not about wealth and fame and power, it's about how many shining eyes I have around me."
A powerful measuring stick. The eyes are windows to the soul.
Wow. I've never thought of putting motherhood into quite those words. Beautiful. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet! That is a beautiful set of shining eyes right there!
ReplyDeleteI like you and I don't even know you. Thanks for this today!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a very powerful measuring stick. thanks for the bit of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quote.
ReplyDeleteMarni, you are such a wonderful mother, and person. I can't believe that little baby Erin(sp?) is getting so big! What a difference a year makes. We sure miss your family. Thanks for the reminder on what is REALLY important in this life.
ReplyDeleteI loved this. I'm going to start paying more attention to the eyes.
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