A Helping Hand, Louder Than Life

Life can be challenging but it helps knowing you aren't alone

Here are some resources that can help.

I got this card of resources from a music festival called Louder Than Life

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I acknowledge the difficult journey, appreciate their story,

and support their mission <3

We look into the past for other reasons :)

I consider music and art to be several things, including a good and therapeutic healthy outlet. Words can’t exactly describe those number of days while at the festival. Unfortunately we were experiencing residual weather conditions due to a terrible hurricane.

In general water and electronics don't typically mix well, it doesn't sound like a good start.

Pictures taken at Louder Than Life music festival Grateful I had my boots!

Personally for myself and for many people, we were going through a lot, for various reasons, I am sure. Including band members, (and their helping supportive crew) yes they are all people too. Sometimes we forget with all of their gifts and talents, people tend to overstep boundaries, lack of care, and respect of another human.

Life happens to us all, and we cope through it all.

Picture taken several months after the hurricane, in the same state that the hurricane took place

I personally did something therapeutic and slightly healing for myself while there, on this night and the next day. Mindful of other people, I had many people in my thoughts while doing so, in hopes for some healing too.

My life has been strange and unusual in many ways. My journey has led me to this business, which has a portion of a personal, complicated, and difficult journey woven inside. It was not of my making, but I am aware of it. 

One of the things that happened while being in the situation at the music festival was on a day that was unfortunately cancelled due to the more serious weather conditions, “a higher power” was looking out for this company.

I was incredibly upset about the bands that day/night being cancelled but instead of hanging around and doing nothing while out of town, I went to a thrift/antique shop. It was a cool store but I didn’t feel like staying. Prior to leaving the store, (it’s difficult to describe), something, an overwhelming thought/feeling popped into my mind to go to a drawer on the side of the room. I did and when I opened the drawer to my surprise I saw multicultural music cd’s. I acquired 11 cd’s that day I've never heard of before. It was special because certain cd’s l was specifically looking for and couldn’t find the genre until then. I was also able to get one literally called One World, Many Cultures by Putumayo, World Music

It's a big world, how do you know yourself if you don't explore it? Being open minded, and based on my experiences by growing up in a multicultural diverse city, traveling to various places in and out of the country, and meeting all kinds of people, from all walks of life, has kept me grounded in knowing that we are all individuals, although easily thrown into a category. I’ve never met a culture I didn’t like or find something interesting or cool about. I am grateful for the experience. I've learned a lot about myself and others through those experiences too.

I personally believe in a higher power because my journey has made me believe. I don’t force my belief onto others. I wouldn’t want others to enforce it onto me and say I am wrong. To believe in something or not, is something personal, and I feel your journey will help you.

Please try to treat people the way you want to be treated. Most of us don’t want to be hurt. I know I don’t. Please be mindful and kinder to people, we each have our own challenges, it helps doing things together.

Water has always been very therapeutic and healing for me in the proper scenario. When this video was taken I walked along the beach for miles with a Louder Than Life t-shirt on. The ocean was calm and the sky had the longest sunset I’ve seen in a while.

Perhaps some healing took place and some things are definitely Louder Than Life.

Picture taken during my walk on the beach

If you are ever feeling alone and battling something incredibly difficult.

May you find peace and healing on your journey through healthy outlets that work best for you. May you find help and support in others to get you through.

Picture taken during my walk on the beach

When the first picture was taken during this trip I went out for a walk at night. Its a different perspective, however there will always be light to be seen.

The sun sets but the moon will still be there

When I returned from my therapeutic walk there was a talented musician doing their thing back in the courtyard of the place I stayed. Unfortunately I didn’t have any money on me to give them a tip. When they took a pause, I pulled out my phone and showed them the very message I give to you and anyone, without it being awkward.

It's backstory is another story, and I take this message seriously, its a genuine care for a human life. It's important to be mindful of others. I hope that the message will bring some support and motivation to continue taking care of yourself in a time of need. We each have a journey, you matter!

A healthy reminder: 

Always take care of yourself in all ways

(physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually)

It is important and the best gift and justice you can give yourself.

Rest and recharge as you can to maintain a healthier balance.

We are all a work in progress.