Whispers of a Bluebird: Finding Hope Through Art and Song

"Grandma, play Bluebird!"Thatโ€™s the first request my grandchildren make when Iโ€™m babysittingโ€”a phrase as sweet as birdsong, stirring joy and cherished memories. But Bluebird, the painting featured in this video, was born from a much deeper place. Created during a season of depression and fear, Bluebird represents fortitudeโ€”the mental and emotional strength to face adversityโ€”and its gentle counterpart, patience. The …

Vessels for my Voice

Have you ever felt overpowered by others' opinions, or found yourself withdrawing your voice to make room for the voices of others? If so, this poem is for you: https://youtu.be/Xi1f3EjFsxw As an artistic type, I've found other ways to express my voice when I find myself receding. Writing poetry, and then visualizing the poems by …