We are afforded moments of clarity from time to time, those rare moments of time when memory and opportunity collide. At times like this, reflection and introspection are suddenly in the forefront of our thoughts. When someone close passes away, like my father did recently, the tendency is to examine life. I am in the midst of this examination.
In this examination of my father’s life, I realize I have a lot left to do. I have been spurred to faith in my God, encouraged to have faith in myself, empowered to move on. Life for me can be like a pendulum swinging back and forth. The days can meld together amid the hypnotic swaying to-and-fro.
Turns out I am much like my father. Always chugging along, stumbling, picking myself up again and trying. My father was always moving on, always trying. Now that he has moved on, I have come to the realization that I have to try and move on. I have to.
If I could explain what I want to do, and ask for reasons why I should try, he would advise me that the question isn’t a matter of why. He’d simply say, “Why not”? I’m the only Jim Pink left now, so I’m going to go for it.
Turns out expression and creativity are therapeutic. Of course a life can’t be summed up in a playlist. However, certain songs can provide glimpses of a person’s heart and mind. These songs are some of my favorites, the music and lyrics have comforted me and given me strength at times in my life, sometimes even mirroring exactly what I was experiencing. This is the soundtrack of my life…
- Are you Ready for 2021’s Version of Post Punk/New Wave? Introducing – Molchat Doma - June 6, 2021
- Life In Concert with Rush. - April 22, 2021
- Phantom Sway Interviews Ernie Mannix on the release of his new album, Flowers and Candy - November 18, 2019
