Covid-19. Didn't see that coming. I anticipated change was on its way for me and I knew I wanted to be home with my family. That came sooner than I thought. And it doesn't change a thing. The fire is still there to create and share. In fact I feel it even stronger now. I've been overwhelmed and inspired by artists and musicians blowing up social media with songs, free concerts, and artwork full of hope. I've seen everyone from famous musicians to children singing with their families. And it all sends me the same message. We're in this thing called life together. We always have been but now the “buzz” is silenced and our shared struggle overpowers the discord that used to be daily life. We've been handed a big dose of perspective. I'VE been handed a big dose of perspective! I just feel the need and desire to sing, write, play, draw, paint. And for no other reason than to do it. If it brings joy, peace, hope…I can't ask for more than that.
In her book Girl, Wash Your Face, Rachel Hollis says, “You create because you have a God-given ability to do so. You create as a gift to yourself and to the higher power who blessed you with those abilities.” She said it better than I could. So I'll just keep doing that.