After Christmas High and 2020 Hindsight
As I start to come down from the “Christmas high”, I am still amazed and overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and appreciation through messages and digital donations we received from so many people during our Christmas special.
I was hopeful that putting on the show would bring people a lot of joy during a difficult time, but I had no idea just how much we would touch the hearts of those who watched it.
I wanted to say thank you again to everyone who tuned into the live stream, those who shared it, those who personally reached out to let us know how it moved you, and those of you who so generously donated
We are so full of gratitude .
If you missed the livestream and are still in the Christmas spirit, you can watch it anytime here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOHiRVay3g8
Now for my Hindsight 2020.
I have to admit something, this was NOT the worst year of my life. In fact, in many ways it was one of the most abundant, blessing filled years I have ever experienced.
It was a challenge, don’t get me wrong. There were times of deep depression, frustration and fear, but the truth is, I have those moments every year.
But something about 2020 was different for me. I took life’s challenges and instead of victimizing myself, I turned it into a learning experience and growing process.
In 2020, I spent 4 months with my mom at our house. There were challenging times, but these are 4 months I will cherish for years to come. In the end I believe we are closer now than ever.
Speaking of closer...
In 2020, I discovered true intimacy. I never thought Arthur and I could become any closer than we already were, yet we became even more solid than I thought was possible. Can you believe I feel more secure than ever? Can you believe I love him more today than I did a year ago? How is it even possible?
In 2020, I gained stronger friendships with people I was already connected with and made new friends I would have never met otherwise.
In 2020, I reignited the spark of playing music that had been lost for years.
In 2020, I traded up for live streams instead of regular bar gigs, which increased my fan base all over the United States, Canada and beyond. In that process, I learned how to produce a quality video and audio live stream.
In 2020, I learned how to take better photos with good lighting and and iPhone.
In 2020, I broke my longest writers block of my entire existence.
In 2020, I discovered a new love for meditation and made it a morning ritual I plan to stick with the rest of my life.
In 2020, I learned to be content with what I have and be grateful for the things I’ve taken for granted my whole life.
I have so much to be grateful for, and I do believe 2021 will continue this upstream of abundance and I truly cannot wait to keep learning and growing .
By the way, I also wanted to let you know that Arthur and I will be doing a Farewell 2020 live stream tonight as well since a lot of people, including where we are in Broward County are either still locked down or have a curfew (ours is 11:30pm). Our live stream will start around 10pm EST and take you til after the ball drops at midnight so we can have a champagne toast!
Ways to tune in are: https://www.youtube.com/juliehavenmusic ( I recommend you to subscribe to my channel)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliehaven
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/juliehaven
Cheers!
Happy new year!