Although, I have posted a few song favorites before, I have yet to blog about the passion this heart pumps for music.

Since I was a very young girl, music has been a valued part of my life. 

I can remember just loving to listen. 

I would listen to songs over and over and over again, studying and memorizing the artists' voices. 

After listening, I'd put my ear close to the speaker and start to sing along...

till I was ready for a living room performance!

I've loved to sing since I was 5. I remember believing "I was born to entertain."

Now that's a pretty passionate statement right there!

Passion fuels. And for me, it fueled lots of years of singing, performing at any chance, striving, studying, and training...

(btw: I'm not claiming expertise what-so-ever!-just pure love!)

This past year, I've done less with music than ever before... it was kind of a season filled with new experiences and musical activity was sort of "shelved" (compared to previous years). 

...I guess I can best explain like this: because music was such a priority in my life, I put it aside in order to focus on some other things I really needed to learn/live/know. I think it was a good thing.

But lately, when I pick up a mic, or sit at the keys, I want more...

Although, I've been less active in the art as of late, during this "stand still," it seems that a breakaway allowed for passion to simmer in my soul. Music is very much alive within (even if she's been napping a while). ;) When the right song plays, it'll set her off! And it's love all over again.

I am moved by this song. It has been a favorite for years.

First is a performance by Maxwell who covered the original Kate Bush song, "This Woman's Work."

Personally, I love his best.

This next video perfectly depicts art and message found in the song. It's an emotional and powerful number from a few years ago on the tv show-So You Think You Can Dance. 

Hope you enjoy.

Don't let go of passion. It's beautiful. Let it fuel the fight to move ahead, never looking back again.

<3 Grace