If the only prayer you said in your whole life was “thank you,” that would suffice. ~ Meister Eckhart
So…thank you. In this blog post, I offer my thanks to YOU.
As an artist, I want to say “thank you” to those who come out to hear me perform, to those who buy my CDs, to those who support my creative endeavors. Musicians have a desire to be heard, a desire to share our songs with others, and you have made that possible for me.
When I perform in front of an audience, I feel alive, and I feel an incredible human-to-human connection. I see it as a cycle: I send out energy and inspiration to the audience in the form of my notes and rhythms and creative expressions; I get it back from the audience as you smile, are moved to tears, dance in the aisles (at some performances!), and applaud to let me know that you are enjoying my music. This continues as an exchange of energy, and it often builds throughout a performance.
I also feel uplifted when I know that someone has enjoyed or is enjoying my CD. I am moved upon hearing that my CD is bringing clarity and direction to someone in a time of confusion, is providing a delightful background at a family gathering, is offering peace and hope when someone is stressed to the max, is bringing comfort to someone’s dying mother, is a source of inspiration, is conjuring a sweet memory of favorite hymns that a person hasn’t heard for a while.
Creating and sharing music is what I love to do. You help me to do what I love. Thank you for listening and supporting my art. I am grateful.
My next public performance is on Fri., August 3rd at 6:00 pm at the Christian Light Bookstore/ Gift store/ Café’ in Williamsport, PA.