The days of Spring and Summer are now behind us.
For those of us who live in the Vancouver area of the Great White North, we experience those breathtaking summer nights with sunlight reaching to 9:45pm and beyond.
As the days grow shorter and wetter, many of those sunsets that were so powerful to me are now packaged up and waiting to surprise again next Spring. It had been over a month since I last listened to Love Shines, that powerful and moving song that AC (Auntie Cathy) sang at Chris’ service.
I just listened now and as I did I looked out the window at the total pitch blackness. The words are Love Shines and Darkness Flees. Only thing was, it’s still dark outside. The meaning of the song became even more powerful to me tonight.
Of course. We can’t escape the physical darkness. So too in our journey, there will continue to be dark times. We cannot escape those. BUT love is shining through that darkness and allowing our lives to continue to be pulsated with light through the love of family, friends, colleagues, lacrosse connections etc etc. I think our own actions and choices to be involved in changing lives through Chris’ fund and other opportunities (giving is in grieving), also helps to chase the virtual darkness.
This weekend, AC gave me an update on her upcoming album. She’s going out on a limb. As an artist, I think it’s the most difficult thing to do to put yourself out there not only as an artist, but also as a business person. She is self funding her new album driven by the passion of Love Shines and other songs that will help bring hope to many.
You can get involved all the way from pre-ordering the CD to a larger investment that includes a House Concert at your place for friends and family!! Cool.
What I love about this is the passion, goal setting and desire for change to help propel a dream.
If you haven’t listened in a while, have a listen now online (yes, that’s free!).
If you get excited about the project, check out AC’s website with all the details.
Love Shines and Darkness Flees.
Love it.
Be The Best. 