On Winter Solstice right here in Washington state USA we had been blessed with our first snow. Listening to the comfortable sounds of snow falling by way of the bushes reminds us of the peace we now have been looking for throughout this very unusual and difficult 12 months of 2020. But, on the darkest night time of the 12 months, we notice that gentle will truly be returning a bit extra every single day. That is our first Christmas with out our household celebrating collectively. My husband Dean Evenson and I recognize that our youngsters are feeling protecting of us as elders, however after all we miss them and the enjoyable and festive spirit of the season. Many others are selecting to forego household gatherings this 12 months too, maybe for the primary time ever. We as a household additionally determined to not give presents however as an alternative are donating to native meals banks, homeless shelters, and different charities and causes we imagine in. We’re listening to of many different households who’re additionally supporting folks in want this season.
Sure, it’s a very unusual vacation. We grieve for households who’ve misplaced a beloved one to Covid or different causes. We empathize with those that have misplaced their jobs and are struggling to maintain their properties or meals on the desk. We all know we’ll get by way of this. Folks in previous occasions have suffered nice tragedies and endured. People are resilient and once we pull collectively as households and communities, we all know we will survive and thrive.
We at Soundings of the Planet are blessed that we’re by some means doing tremendous throughout all this. We’re extremely grateful for the many individuals all around the world who hearken to our music each day. Whether or not they purchased or downloaded an album or listened to Dean Evenson on the various streaming companies, we all know they’re experiencing the reward of musical peace. It brings us nice pleasure to know that the music we create helps in overcoming the stresses of life. We want all a protected and peaceable holy day season wherever you might be and we look ahead to glad days to come back.
Peace By means of Music blessings,
Dudley Evenson
