... the work begins in earnest.
Matt arrived home late last night after a nine-hour drive from Princeton. He was exhausted, but hungry and sleep eluded him, so we sat together for a while and talked while he downed the questionable stuff that passes for food that is sold at the late-nite fast food joints.
As he started to relax and open up a bit, he shared amazing things with me. He talked to me about what a privilege it was to be instructed by and then get to know the composer, Stuart Saunders Smith. He described a quiet, dignified man with great intellect and deep spirituality. He is also a man who doesn't believe in wasting words or beating about the bush. Matt came to understand what being "authentic" and "genuine" truly is in his time with Stuart and his wife, Sylvia.
In contrast to his time with Stuart, he described his time at SōSI as dynamic, fast-paced and energizing. He came from his two weeks with many ideas, lots of great connections, and an intense desire to put all that he gathered into his work moving forward.
Matt headed back to BG today, anxious to get down to work. His experiences this summer have been no less than transformational, and will undoubtedly continue to influence his work for the rest of his life.
It is humble gratitude that I share this with you. Without your support, this journey of growth would not have been possible.
