This is one of my favorite times of the year and yet, I know many have struggled.  2020 brought COVID-19 and deepened social unrest.  Both affected economies all over the world, and the lives of each one of us.  Still, we witnessed the heroism of nurses and doctors who work in our hospitals and nursing homes, and random acts of kindness from many people around us.

Playing my violin has allowed me to find beauty, even in the darkest hours.  It makes my heart lighter, and in essence, is an act of self-care.  May you find something or someone who adds to your smile and touches your soul.  May you have happiness and be free from suffering.  And may the joy of the season and the new year touch and heal your heart.