Acoustic Treats

"Getting irrigated" Last nights' performance by Martin Joseph at Victoria's Alex Goolden Hall was like some full-on, hose-down water massage! The seemingly un-limited energy and generosity of this gifted Welsh Songwriter left me vibrating with a feeling of "no matter how confined circumstances may appear, there is change and promise all around!" And his anthemic "On my way...running, loving, stumbling" brought us all to our feet,in a village-making moment. Afterward, I passed out a "business card" to some acquaintances who had also enjoyed the show. As we parted, the fellow added, "I hope I don't have to use this (my services), but thanks".... It was a reminder that when we are honest with each other, our basic view of life is that we prefer life, not death. And I have often enough been asked if "spending so much time with death and dying" doesn't get depressing? Though I wrestle with depression on a rhythmic basis, I believe that, little by little, a more prevailing "focus of gratitude" seems to be the best "blue pill" I can ever need to reach for- of course getting together with friends and family for other music-making activity goes a long way to achieving a balance in the self-care department as well. So, we find our nourishment wherever we can, and hopefully keep "showing up" a little wiser each day! Thank you Corrie!