Grandkitty shows better than I could tell anyone what has
happened to my singing career. It’s been dormant for about 8 years. For one, how many full-time live singing
careers are available today to replace the one I had? But also…you turn a
certain age and many past passions return that beg for as much dedication as
your career had. Also, at this age, I would love to create “behind the scenes,”
as in produce.
Recently, I was
invited to judge a local talent competition. I love to support artists of all
kinds from performing ones to artists who require stillness to express their
talents.
What a trip to see the talent hiding in this area! I even
had to unrust the pipes and sing one song to prove I earned the judge’s chair.
It sure was different singing after 8 years. All the art I’ve worked on and
emotional evolution in the past 8 years gave me a way different perspective on
how I went about singing this time. Surprisingly, I hadn’t an ounce of nervousness
and I was able to try new things I haven’t had the guts to try 8 years ago. To
be in front of many people performing felt as natural as a kitty taking a nap….though,
I hope it was more interesting than that.
I guess my point in this entry is to say…that even when we
don’t get to work on our art….our lives evolve and that evolution seeps its way
into our art…so it still evolves. So, just because it’s been a while since
you’ve worked on a certain venue of art….don’t write it off as over. That’s how
connected our emotional growth is with our art growth.
