There were twelve of us crowded into luxurious leather couches, leaning close to hear the wisdom, love and inspiration that oozed out of Christa Wells and Nicole Witt. Both ladies are established songwriters and performers, and when they pair up in song, chill bumps are always included.
In November, a single facebook post got the ball rolling on this magical “Songwriter’s Retreat.” The result was a mixture of lyricists, poets, singers and songwriters of an amazing age spread, gathered together to learn more about the craft. With the unity of a common faith, the stage was set for true community, the linking of hearts and stories, tears and triumphs.
I drove back down the mountain a different person.
The new me realizes that this dream He planted in me is going to take some real work. Writing the songs is the easy part. (And it isn’t easy.) My word for the year, BOLD, perfectly describes the current leg of my journey.
It will take BOLDNESS to BELIEVE that I am enough.
It will take BOLDNESS to contact people in the industry to find out where to play, and it will take BOLDNESS to strike up conversations with other songwriters.
It will take BOLDNESS to co-write with strangers. And to let those strangers become friends.
It will take BOLDNESS to reach out, to promote myself as an artist, and to try to find the other two missing people for my dream.
It took boldness to send the email that allowed this amazing weekend to be part of my story.
My heart is full, my dreams are front and center, and I am boldly evaluating and preparing, so that I am ready for the next step. Thank you, Christa and Nicole, for offering yourselves to us. We treasure the gift of your music, your voices, and your wisdom.
I am so proud of you!! So excited to see what God has in store!!