Someone told me that I achieved a lot in the last six months. Their comment made me realize that on a regular basis, I asked, “Do I dare do this?”  I sometimes failed at new things…but somehow/somewhere a new “door” opened.

In 2018 I expanded my community music programming, received unexpected invites to perform and I experimented with new ways to get students engaged.

People shared that I helped to spark their thinking and their willingness to go outside the comfort zone and that it was fun. Their feedback gifted me insights to action in 2019.

I’m grateful for leaps, falls and experiences that landed me in a good place at year's end.  

What do you celebrate?