Justin Appel

Dear Friends,

This morning, I wanted to share something very close to my heart. It is not related to today's lessons, unless accidentally, but rather to the idea of creativity, to which we can all relate.

If you know me well, you will discover that I love the music of Arvo Pärt, living Estonian composer. His music seems to delve into great spiritual depths, much more profoundly than much other 'classical' music of our day (and indeed, much 'sacred' music too). I think this video helps us to glimpse something of his creative process. His thoughts are simple, surprising, and beautiful. I found myself in tears watching this little video yesterday. It is a short address to the students and faculty at Saint Vladamir's Orthodox Seminary in New York.

Blessings,
Justin