Each time I see and hear Jackie Evancho, the ten year old musical phenom, perform, I get the chills all over and something moves in me brings me to the verge of tears. I'm not sad, I'm not happy ..... I am moved. If you haven't yet witnessed any of her performances, do yourself a nice one and see one.

She was interviewed for a performance in Sarasota FL (PBS was doing a fundraiser and broadcast this amazing show). Not only does she have an angelic voice, but she is mature beyond her years. Once in a while you see her ten year old little girl surface identifiable by a shyness and giggly awe. Her performance is just beyond words. And I have never pretended to be a fan of classical or opera. It's more her aura that is mesmerizing.

And then she engages in conversation. A beautiful, gentle and kind little girl. So composed. So unimpressed with her own talent. I paraphrase when I recall her being asked what she thinks about when she sings. Her reply was that something sort of takes her over, something beautiful and powerful and it makes her very comfortable and very happy. Wow. She is giving credit over to a gift she has been graced with and not grabbing onto it as "hers". She just wants to share it and make people happy.

For me, that is where the yoga comes in. Without ever having stepped foot on a yoga mat or doing a down dog or chaturanga, (which I take liberty in presuming) she is living like a Yogini. This morning on the Today show she was told her new full album release is on the top of the charts.....on top of Adele and Lady Gaga. what did she think of that? ...... It was amazing she said, but it made her feel a little bad that she was taking their spot. And I wanted to cry again. My heart beats so strong and hope and faith filled me that yes, there is evidence of someone to admire. A gifted ten year old gentle and wise soul who happens to be a musical phenom.

I will always watch this beautiful girl sing and I pray to the higher graces that she stays protected and happy so she can share her joy with the world. My heart will always be open to her energy and I look forward to watching her mature. Even if the world may change her or her perception may seemingly shift as time goes on, we now see, today, her true essence. purity.

Yoga. Faith. Joy. Love. Centeredness.

Namaste