Anne’s December Update and Musings - Beethoven

“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.”

Although I would love to say that I wrote this quote, I did not. But I believe very deeply that it’s true. This was actually written by Ludwig van Beethoven, perhaps the greatest composer the world has ever known.

Synchronicities happen to me on a daily basis, and when they do, I pay attention. And lately, Beethoven has come up several times from completely different sources; so, I paid attention. Although I grew up appreciating and playing classical music, I admit that I have not listened to it in some time. And I realize I’ve been missing out.

I was watching a video clip from Bashar, channeled by Darryl Anka, the other day and he said something that rekindled this whole Beethoven wave for me. He said “the 2nd Movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 is the precise 3 vibrational frequency to empower you to let go of the past, let go of regret, grief, anger and sorrow, and allow you to attract to you whatever information is appropriate to allow you to be in the healthy state that is your birthright.”

Wow! Who wouldn’t want that! So of course, I had to download the music and listen. And it is amazing. Truly.

Lay down in a comfortable position and turn up the music. Let it flow through you.

Watch  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAxWywf0cMI  if you want to hear the actual words from Bashar about this.

Then, I was watching an episode of Open Minds on Gaia featuring Barbara Hand Clow. She wrote The Alchemy of Nine Dimensions as well as lots of other books about astrology and consciousness. She was talking about some upcoming events in 2027 and likened it to the feeling and grandeur of the end of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, “when everything breaks into this glorious and beautiful awakening.”

So, as I write this, I am listening to Symphony No. 9.

Beethoven had a rather harsh life. He was abused by his alcoholic father when he was young. While teaching Beethoven to play, his father regularly beat him, locked him in the cellar and deprived him of sleep. But in spite of, or because of, his father, Beethoven was expressing his talent for music at a very young age. In school, he struggled in math and spelling and some believe he may have had mild dyslexia. But he gave his first concert around the age of 7. At 10 years old, he withdrew from school all together. And at the age of 12, he wrote his first composition.

Then, by the turn of the 19th century, Beethoven started losing his hearing. Could you even imagine what that must have been like for him? It seems that the only happiness he had was his music. He was described as having crippling shyness with an unfortunate physical appearance. He never married and was thought to be lonely and frequently miserable for most of his adult life.

Yet, through all of that, he composed beautiful music. And lots of it. And he composed most of his music after he became deaf. I can only imagine what that music sounded like in his head, since that was the only place he would ever hear it. I wonder if his music would have been so moving and powerful had he not had the challenges in his life.   

I know why the Beethoven synchronicities were presented to me. But why did I decide to share this in my blog? Well, for several reasons.

First, to remind us that through the greatest of adversities, living your passion is the most important thing you can do. It will sustain you, elevate you and as Beethoven said, “Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the divine.” Take a deep look at your life and see that there is really nothing that can stand in your way. Use the experiences that life brings you as a muse, instead of an excuse.

Second, remember that you are filled with resources other than your 5 physical senses. Your intuition and inner senses of sight and sound can be as powerful, if not more, than your physical senses. Beethoven wrote most of his music using his inner hearing.

Finally, do we foster the talents of our young generation, despite their seemingly poor performance in some areas of their life? Are we inspiring our youth to find their joy and follow their passion, instead of forcing them to achieve in areas that the world believes they should be excelling in?

Everyone has a gift. Everyone. Shouldn’t we be encouraging each person to embrace their gift and share it with others?

Beethoven died in 1827, but his wonderful music is still as relevant as it was when he lived. And as I listen to the final Movement of Symphony No. 9, The Ode to Joy, my heart is feeling a glorious awakening. And I wish the same for you.    

Love and Light,

Anne   

Portrait of Beethoven by Joseph Karl Stieler