I LOVE this article by Amy (@amypalko) confessions of an inconstant blogger
“Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, Grow, grow…”
The Talmud
We all go through this ebb and flow of creativity! I love the quote, it’s beautiful and hopeful and inspirational. My new album is all around the theme of “the seed of an idea” and growth in nature.
I’ve been looking at my life differently since arriving at this theme. I think part of growing as a human involves periods of internal growth and preparation where it seems nothing is developing on the outside, you’re not producing fruit yet…but you’re taking in everything you need to make the fruit. It’s seasonal! I wrote a new song called Secret Roots, you don’t see them, but they make you stronger. Amy’s article talks of this, and all of us worry when we’re not producing fruit, but nature doesn’t work like the conveyor belt of capitalism. Time to develop, time to put down roots and time to grow is an essential part of our own growth.
Even the funding of the album is growth oriented, as I get one step closer with each person who chooses to pre-order it. These are my angels, whispering “Grow, grow” Grow the seed
I’m writing a song today about being a tree, coming out of the dirt, finding nutrients in the dirt, and converting these to fruit.
We’re all creative creatures and we need to remember that the periods of quiet, though seemingly unproductive will help lay the foundations for our best work, our masterpieces, our fruit!
Grow, grow!! Xx
