This pause was bitter sweet, and will be marked as a milestone in my journey.
The longest shortest year of my life so far has strengthened and fine-tuned my practice of living without expectations, my overall patience with life in general, a clearer understanding of who I am, and especially my truth as an artist.
Embracing every change from a greater perspective most definitely tested my vision, but because I am not one to force anyone or anything, I quickly accepted every transition, and worked around them as best as I was capable of doing.
A lot has been happening behind the scenes since 2016, and I feel that my first true down time was forced upon me by the pause by Covid 19.
As much as I would have liked to launch my 2nd piano album into the public domain this winter, I decided that it was best to patiently wait for things to settle down, not only because I wanted to share my piano work live and in-person, but because I needed to breathe. I needed to stop and unwind.
I must remind myself, that even though I enjoy the creative process, it is still an act of doing.
Within the last 4 years I’ve had tunnel vision throughout my projects, and my blinders only went down every now and then.
The fortunate thing is that my loved ones understand my lifestyle, and have accepted the path that I have chosen as an artist. I must remind myself daily to keep harmony between creating, and being so I don’t burn out or have unhealthy relationships. To stop, go for a run, cycle, and be; just be. There is no rush to release any form of creation.
Even though 2020 will be infamously remembered by many, it has been my greatest and much needed pause. I can honestly say that this year saved me from over doing myself and I am grateful that it woke me up.
Time is the most valuable currency in my eyes, and this year showed up strong with this lesson.
May everyone do their very best into creating their own harmonious life.
Best wishes & see you in 2021,
Edward