music      A bit of a different tack today on the Sunday Disservice, but I think you’ll like what you see.  One of the selling points of religious belief  is the “spiritual-transcendental” angle; being a part of something that is bigger than you and yet speaks to you in a very special way in your heart.  The deluded would like you to believe  that they have cornered the market on this experience.  As usual, the reality-challenged have it wrong.

Benjamin Zander, explores the idea that classical music has this very same quality, to bring us the big picture experience that is in tune with our hearts, but instead of using magic and the Oooga-booga, he uses Chopin.

The TED talk that Zander hosts has nothing to do with the anti-religious preamble I’ve raised, but I’m thinking that Chopin and other classical music,  is a great short cut for experiencing an important part of spiritual life without all the frippery associated with dedicated religious belief.