I love doing music! I consider it a passion. I have turned to it ever since I was young and singing my heart out in some show tune while walking down the alley behind my home (much to the neighbors' amusement) to calm my spirit and restore me to hope. I have studied violin, tinker at piano and guitar and, now, take voice lessons and sing in two choirs. It is practicing and doing music that is getting me through this time of waiting for gainful employment.
I used to use music when I worked as a music therapist as a tool for reaching therapeutic goals with clients. This was not so rewarding as you might think. I was doing music at an elemental level and yearning for something more sublime. Now I like the way music is in my life because through it I experience community, beauty, release of emotions and God.
We all need passions and to pursue passions in order to add value to our lives. And when we are without "gainful employment" that added value becomes even more meaningful and important. I might even say "essential". Is there something that has clung to you for most of your life? Is there some activity that engages you so that you lose track of time and are transported to a different space? Perhaps this is your passion. Do you recognize it for it's life-renewing potential? Are you honoring your passion and allowing it to feed your spirit? I hope your passion finds you and won't let you go.
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