This is one of my favorite John Lennon songs and a tribute to his son. The lyrics include the famous line, “Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans.”

As I’ve been involved in a family medical emergency for the past 3 weeks, this is certainly my situation. I was zooming along making exciting plans artistically and in other areas of my life and, BOOM, something totally unexpected! Everything immediately got put on hold to be available to help. In this ongoing, unknown, sometimes frightening process, I feel a bit discombobulated. I keep reminding myself what is happening right now, in this moment, is my life and that’s all that matters, along with maintaining my stability, breathing rather than holding my breath, and taking time to meditate, eat healthily, and sleep. Other than that, it’s praying and trusting in the Divine.

Who knows what creative impulses will emerge from this.