61st Annual Grammys

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As I close my eyes and drift away to a land where there is love, health, peace and blessings. I wanted to take the time to think and reflect.

     I have contemplated on the idea of death, where once even too scared to think of the end of life, but now in a state of much more ease. Knowing that through the phase of death, one will be granted with eternal life. However, as I have always written: I believe that a life well lived, is the best life lived. So as much as I have been thinking about my chronological age lately, I do hope and pray that God grants me lots and lots of life filled years! :) I truly love life. +/-. I am grateful for the opportunity of life. I was much more inclined to write about this subject matter, especially after seeing the in memoriam section during the Grammys 2019, on February 10th. Many artists passed away. These passings made me think about artists / performers who feel the pressure from stardom / fame, and are eventually driven to suicide. Most of the time there are many complications involved with those who attempted, and were successful with the act. But when the public learns about the death of a musician / artist / singer in this way, there is a collective mourning, and an outpour of love. I wondered what if artists / musicians / singers knew how much they were loved when they were living? Could this knowledge have prevented another overdose and suicide death? 

​This question made me think more about what record labels, or institutions such as the academy could do for the protections of the performers. We cannot bring those who were lost back from this type of end, but we can and should do our best to raise this awareness. So that artists / musicians / singers do not feel pressured, or the need for this type of end. Alternatively to find ways to reach out for help / support, when danger signals do arise. These moments can also be viewed as teachable moments, where public figures can utilize their journeys to inform, educate individuals, and the mass public about brain care / mental health. 

   Whilst the many performances revealed a wonderful celebration of life, musical talent and human art, sometimes controversial, I thank each and everyone of you for your contributions. Often its the interruptions we experience, that lead us to think differently, or acquire new perspectives. I would especially like to thank Lady Gaga for including the importance of mental health in her acceptance speech, and all artists including Kacey Musgraves, who continued to inspire, and encourage the audience!!! Dolly Parton and Diana Ross who are living legends, who also continue to inspire. THANK YOU! 

My thoughts to share with love & kindness! :)

Notes: These thoughts were originally hand-written on February 11th, 2019.
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