I was one of the lucky ones. Not once, but twice.
First, I had the privilege of hearing her sing as an original cast member of a very popular Broadway musical. She had a voice that was unforgettably powerful, and I left the theater wanting to listen to her music over and over.
This weekend, I got to see her perform her own music, with her own band. Her voice was once again so unique and beautiful that I had to download a few more of her songs the next morning.
Were you one of the lucky few to see Idina Menzel in Wicked or Rent? If you've never heard the song, Defying Gravity from the musical, Wicked, you're in for a treat. The power of Idina's voice really shines through. The message of this song is truly inspirational, and is a real celebration of individuality.
Saturday night, I had the honor of seeing Idina on tour. It's the first time I had heard the song, Brave. So many things go through my mind when I listen to this song and watch the video. The words can be interpreted in so many different ways.
What I take away from this song is that women cannot depend upon anyone else for happiness. We have to be strong and confident enough to believe in ourselves and not be afraid to conquer the world on our own.
We are all tested at different points in our lives, some more than others, and being brave is not usually an easy task. At those times, we should think of the many women around the world who fight for equal rights even to this day. No matter how challenged any of us may be, there's always someone else who is facing poverty, abuse, oppression, or genocide. We have to be brave for ourselves and for all of the other women out there.
What do you stand for? As you think about it, you might want to listen to Idina's song, I Stand. I stand up for parents, children, and lifelong learning, but I also stand up for our planet. No matter what your cause may be, it's just important that you do stand for something.
Music can inspire people in many ways. It can even change lives, and possibly even save them. Feel free to let me know what you thought of Idina's music, and feel free to share any other songs that inspire you. I'd like to thank Idina Menzel for inspiring me. As a uniquely talented musician and songwriter, she really is a gift to us all. Here's to living an inspired week!
