Hello everyone and I hope everyone had a peaceful and joyous Christmas and holiday season. I have been reflecting on the past year. It has been a year of many losses (friends who have passed away) but also many blessings.
I would say the collage attached sums up a lot of what I feel. There is the saying, “No Mud, No Lotus,” and that rings true. The frog is a whimsical creature to me and in these dark times, I am trying to cultivate an attitude of looking for magic and whimsy in my life. There was a time many years ago, I was not worried about the news and politics and who voted for whom, etc. I do not want those things to control my life and rob me of my joy now. So I look to art and music to continue to bring me and others joy and healing.
I spent my Christmas at the hospital playing for patients. Since I am not a politician and I don’t have much power to control worldly events, all I can do is focus on making a difference in my small part of the world. I am grateful for the gifts of music and art and I will continue to devote myself to contributing to the light, healing and joy in the world.
I once read an article that said if you should feel down this time of year, you are only aligning yourself with the seekers who came before you who searched for the light in the darkest days.
May we all find our light in the darkest days . Happy New Year to All!
