Legends abound, throughout generations, of how the Cardinal is a messenger from beyond, bringing tidings from past loved ones and appearing as if by will at just the right times.
Thank you, Scott, for sharing this powerful, open-hearted piece. So much loss in what seems to be a short amount of time, it would be understandable to completely shut down. That you found the cardinals, the guides, in your moments of grief shows a willingness (likely, grudgingly) to face the raw suffering with your eyes and ears open. Music has a way of providing a soft landing place in times of overwhelming pain. I can see how Kacey's "Cardinal" offered you that place. I so admire Kacey's directness, even when she's adding a metaphor, there's no hiding behind vague imagery.
Your morning routine sounds like the perfect self-care ritual. It sounds like a routine I need to incorporate in my life right about now.
Thank you, Scott, for sharing this powerful, open-hearted piece. So much loss in what seems to be a short amount of time, it would be understandable to completely shut down. That you found the cardinals, the guides, in your moments of grief shows a willingness (likely, grudgingly) to face the raw suffering with your eyes and ears open. Music has a way of providing a soft landing place in times of overwhelming pain. I can see how Kacey's "Cardinal" offered you that place. I so admire Kacey's directness, even when she's adding a metaphor, there's no hiding behind vague imagery.
Your morning routine sounds like the perfect self-care ritual. It sounds like a routine I need to incorporate in my life right about now.