This new wave started this past week, as it marked the one year anniversary of Matt's passing, specifically yesterday, June 6th. Yet, I strongly felt his presence with me all week long, and I wasnt' the only one...
Matt's love is really being honored and felt by the Dave Matthews Band community so much right now. The traveling LoVE sign is in full effect, being sent to each city on the tour, by dedicated fans continuing to spread their LoVE for the band, for life, and for each other.
Dave has walked on stage twice now, grabbing a LoVE sign from a fan, and holding it up onstage himself. He and Stefan have been wearing LoVE buttons, and Dave has spoken of Matt this week, mentioning him after a song called Granny, which is all about LoVE.
There is something big happening with Matt's LoVE. Its amazing to watch the blossoming of this movement, that started deep within Matt's soul, a seed of LoVe and light and courageous sharing! Now, it is bringing thousands of people so much joy, connection and celebration!!
Our world is evolving so rapidly right now. Love is growing. It is happening in many forms, in many ways, in many communities all over the world. I am grateful to be a part of this LoVE ripple, and I am grateful that you are too.
And there is so much ahead...so much more sharing, giving, growing, and celebrating in this Spirit of LoVE, and I'm excited to think of all we can do!
This week, I was thinking so much of Matt's life. He led a simple life. He worked for a packaging company, he kept a clean and minimal house, he made phone calls, wrote emails, planned trips to connect with those he loved. He was so present to life, and so present to his love for others. His life was not extraordinary seeming from the outside. When asked what he "wanted to be when he grew up,' he didn't have any big plans to change the world, or make a mark through any kind of big dream. His biggest dreams were about sitting in temples in the sacred lands of Bhutan, and about continuing to follow his love for DMB.
I am reflecting now on how his simple life of love is a greater contribution to humanity than anyone could have ever dreamed of! For him, I believe deep inside, he had a sense of his purpose, however, not knowing how it would all turn out.
I remember the day he asked me what I thought about making a sign that said LoVE on it and bringing it into the show. He told me had seen it in a meditation. He had seen himself holding his LoVE sign, and I believe, it was then that he caught a glimpse of the impact he would one day be making in the world.
Thank you, Matt, for believing in your LoVE and your vision, and doing so with such purpose and grace.
You are an inspiration to many, and we honor you through our continued efforts of LoVE!
dave matthews holding a fan's LoVe sign, June 2010 in Toronto
