Yesterday, we posted in our Words of Wisdom Monday a wonderful YouTube trailer of the upcoming documentary video about a very special lady who is the oldest survivor of the Holocaust. What makes it so special is her description of how she survived through her music. Today at 106 she is still playing beautiful music.
Her musical talent saved her so she could play for the Germans. Alice Herz-Sommer was a concert pianist before the war and although kept in a starving state at Theresienstadt concentration camp she played in the orchestra along with artists and other musicians. Alice’s grace and ability to survive under the most horrible circumstances gives me tremendous hope. Her description of how she wakes up each day and sees nothing but beauty in life and feels the gratefulness for being given one more day here on earth inspires me to recognize how fortunate I am.
This is someone who has every reason to be resentful and angry. Yet, she has a faith and optimism that is rare. Yet, while in the camps she says, she never hated the Germans. She sees music as God and this is what kept her optimistic and full of faith. Other survivors say, “that it went beyond just the beauty of her music”, it supported them in staying alive. Alice’s life is reinforcing how much we can positively influence each other in the direst of circumstances.
All we need is to bring our positive attitudes, beliefs and optimism to one another. We must stop the hatred that exists today by projecting our love to all people. It’s time to see the world differently. Alice shows us that hatred is not the answer but love and giving conquers it all.
What can you develop within yourself that will bring beauty, grace, courage and hope to the world? Start by giving to those around you and slowly you will uncover your gifts. Share with me I’m interested.
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