Recently I heard a story of a young girl who was abused from age 3 till she was old enough to leave her abuser and attend college. After being away from her abuser for many years she was able to live a happy life, free from abuse, fear, and heartache. Later, her abuser died and she was reminded of all terror that he had caused her and she wondered if her thoughts and fears would ever leave her or if he would haunt her mind for the rest of her life.
Luckily she was able to find God and feel the peace of the Atonement of Jesus Christ in her life. Her thoughts no longer haunted her and she was able to fully forgive her abuser even though no formal closure was reached before his death. She was able to forgive him after years of waking up as a child wondering if she could live another day. Because of the Atonement, and faith in Jesus Christ, she was able to live a life free from fear, hate, and shame. She finally felt at peace.
But what happens during those times of recovery? Years of heartache and days and nights of sadness, pain, and loneliness? what about those times when one needs comfort? We as individuals can't live on our knees all day and spend all our time meditating for 24 hours while putting our jobs, families, dreams, and people on hold or behind in order to fully recover. We have to go on living life.
What about those day to day minutes when one is sitting at their desk, cooking dinner, walking at the gym, driving in their car, etc trying their hardest to erase thoughts, abuse or failed actions on our part that have overtaken our lives, minds, and peace???
I believe that is where music can come into play. One of the thousands of reasons why I do music is because of this story above and more stories of individuals who are facing trials or working towards positive and effective progression.
If for one moment I can help bring peace, recovery, help or inspiration to an individual through a song, then I have accomplished my dream. Escaping a tragic past, strengthening a weak spirit, mourning with a heartbroken soul, or inspiring an achiever to keep going and not quitting is a dream I wish to accomplish.
Music fills the space of silence when we are alone. Music silences the noise and creates meditation. Music supports progression, it motivates a tired body, it brings peace to a mourning soul. Music fills a room with peace when no words can be spoken.
For songwriters who know, we understand that music is not just entertainment, music is a gift from God to fill our souls with peace.
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