Climbing the Musical Scale

Remember The Sound of Music in which Maria taught the children to sing using “do-re-mi?”
The following is one of many articles my dad (Arne Thomassen) “clipped and saved.” Here is a take off on the musical scale. As I have mentioned, music was an integral part of his life. I imagine he saved this one because of the musical notes. But more than that, he was a man who put this “scale” into practice. For example, I saw him many times work on this one: “So (Sol) Sow the seeds of love, friendship, empathy, and helpfulness. These hardy seeds take root in the crustiest ground.” And, because he did, he won many people to himself, first, and then to the Lord, his ultimate goal.

Sad? Try the musical degree: LA

Climbing the Musical Scale


DO – Do not worry about things that may never happen and even if they happen, worry will not help. Do count your blessings before you count cares.

RE – Radiate good will and a spirit of benevolence. Like laughter, it is infectious and makes yourself, as well as others, feel better.

ME (MI) – Mete kindness, understanding, tolerance, and forgiveness generously. You reap as you mete.

FA – Far-reaching are the therapeutic benefits of spiritual thinking. You become as you habitually think. Resentment, hatred, spite, envy, and vengeance pack radioactive fall-out that gnaws at your vitals. They are self-consuming.

SO (SOL) – Sow the seeds of love, friendship, empathy, and helpfulness. These hardy seeds take root in the crustiest ground.

LA – Laugh at yourself now and then. He who can laugh at himself is les apt to be at war with himself. Laugh at yourself, even if you don’t feel like laughing.

TI – Teach yourself awareness and appreciation of all the wonders of nature. Thank God daily for the precious gift of life. Genuine gratitude and discontent are never found together.

DO – Do not expect someone else to open the door to happiness for you. You must do it yourself. You alone have the key. Turn it.

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