Hello Friends,
I took a break from writing sessions the last couple months to work through some personal stuff. Sometimes, when I’m in the thick of things, writing can take me further into a dark place because I’m trying to write my way out of it instead of taking the steps to heal. But now, I’m back and I’m better baby.
I am currently in Nashville writing music for next year. I have never been so proud of the music I’m making and it’s reminding me of why I started doing this in the first place; the joy I get out of creating. Sometimes I have to remind myself that the reward for doing what you love can just be the act of doing it. Obviously numbers and followers and money are important and things I have to consider but they don’t have to take away from the beauty of the journey. Something doesn’t have to affect millions or even hundreds of people to be worthwhile or meaningful.
Life is often full of more setbacks than rewards and I don’t want to spend my life chasing something that may or may not come. There are so many little things to enjoy and appreciate that I fear I’ll miss out on if I’m always wanting more. Good friends, yummy food, the excitement of meeting someone new, the pink clouds at sunset, to name a few.
There’s a lot going on in the world and it’s easy to feel helpless. Holiday season is weird because at the same time that we are reminded of all the joy and blessings we do have, we are also reminded of those we have lost and the things that we lack. There is so little we have control over and sometimes that’s really hard to come to terms with. I’m just trying my best to be present and make the most of what I can control and honestly it feels really peaceful.
If no one’s told you lately, you’re doing great and your feelings matter.
Make the most of every opportunity you come across this week!
-Baker Grace