Moving On

This next song I started writing in November of 2018. This was a big turning point for I realized if I just kept moving I would hopefully find my way to a more satisfying existence. After this traumatic accident my internal landscape shifted and I longed to find more meaning and satisfaction in life. At this point of my recovery I was searching far and wide for ways to make my life more meaningful but I still had no idea how that would actually show up in my day to day life. I wanted to be ready and wished I was ready to be “Moving On.” I was searching deep inside myself for ways to make a difference in the world. My favorite section of this song is the bridge where I sing “I see people, that love their path, and my heart skips a beat.” I wanted that in my life; I wanted my heart to skip a beat on a regular basis.

We have all heard these statements many times, “Life is short” - “Make every second count” - “Live in the moment” or my husbands favorite saying, “Happiness is a way of traveling and not a destination.” After my accident (or I imagine after a serious illness) those messages took on a much deeper meaning to me. I realize life is ever changing and shifting and if I move with it I will find more peace. I wrote this song when hope started to ease back into my world. I had been struggling for many months, trying to make sense of all that had happened to me and my mind was still spinning, yet my body knew if I kept moving I would somehow “figure it out.” Two years after my accident I was still trying to “figure it out,” but I continued to move my body, mind and heart. It is scary and takes guts to look inside and search for what I really wanted to do with my own unique gifts and talents. I love to help people with projects, but a dear friend said to me, “Meghan anyone can help with projects, but only you can make YOUR music.” That hit me like a ton of bricks. Maybe it is my responsibility to harness my talents to my fullest potential. It is easy to get lost in the grind of life and the lives of others. I have a voice (and so do you) and even though it is scary, I do want to share my inner most thoughts through my music. Everyday I realize I am moving on from yesterday. Everyday will build onto tomorrow. Everyday above ground is worth celebrating - each day is a gift - music is a gift I want to celebrate and share. We all know some days are easier than others and after my accident I try not to get upset about the little things in life. But life is made up of a lot of little things, so I know it is challenging. Each morning I try to start my day by moving my body and exercising. Exercising helps keep me grounded. I encourage all of you to “Keep Moving.”