As Told By Kimber

Similar to my thoughts from in my Worship Through the Motions post, I believe there is a similar sense of healing found within the music composed around topic of loss.

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Not like the "I lost my keys" or "my dog ran away" kind of loss. The kind where you still expect someone's phone call but know you won't get it. 

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There's a common saying about the grieving process in that it "comes in waves". 

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Having experienced the wave-like tendencies of grief, I know it's not just because it comes and goes, or because the tide changes so quickly yet consistently. 

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So far I've learned that no matter the amount of time, you can't always predict if the wave is going to be choppy or clean. If it's a wipeout or not. 

Some days, it's a blip - and other's are quite the contrary. 

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Since I am no stranger to music, I created a playlist as somewhat of a sanctuary on the days where I've had my share of wipeouts.

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When the words are hard to connect, and someone else brings them to life in song. 

When I feel stuck, and playing the piano pulls apart the glue.

When the ache is too much to carry, and the simple act of belting out to a song on the radio relieves the weight, even if just by an ounce. 

 

There are other things, of course, that steer us in the process of grieving- like therapy, opening up to people you trust, or doing something physical like exercise, create or bake.

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I believe music is a portable safe haven - and I wanted to share this playlist for anyone in need of one.