I don’t know how others experience Bruce Springsteen and the
E Street Band, but for me it is like the biggest party possible, strangely
combined with freakishly transcendental moments that spring from unlikely
corners and alter the course of my life.
Thus far I've been to 5 concerts and experienced 3 instances
of having a ‘moment’ of sudden life-changing realisation mid-song. Not to mention the energised motivation to exercise!
The first time was my first concert, during We Are
Alive. I’ve already blogged about the
incredible removal of terror of mortality from my life, thanks to Bruce’s stark
lyrics.
In Melbourne 2013 night 2, something else shifted for me,
when I realised I could let go of sadness from my past and live wholly in the
now. I didn't even realise I was holding on to past hurts!
Last night was another moment. During Shackled and Drawn I
finally realised that the place I want to work is in aged care. I have a
passion not just for the dignity and care of my own father, but for the dignity
of all older people, especially those who cannot advocate for themselves. I have a whole field to go explore when I get
home. The perfect starting point as the
service I found to look after Dad while I am away.
The music and the performance by Bruce and the band go
beyond what I can describe. It just is.
And I get to do it all again tonight, although sadly from the distance
of a seat. Still count myself extremely
fortunate.
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