Day 4 - 156 -- Carrying On

 While driving down the highway today, through the woods filled with flowering trees of pink and white, the iPod died. While charging it in the car, I moved on to radio. CBC was airing today's Q show, which covered a lot of musical topics. It was quite interesting to listen to parts of a new album and the journey of the artist involved, Perfume Genius. The show wrapped with further discussion of the large concert in Manchester on the weekend mentioning the many performers involved. It was heartening to hear that the audience was huge -- both in person and via radio around the world -- and that emotion was involved when remembering those involved with the last concert.

Reflecting on my recent bout of anxiety felt like it had come from the 'all about me' world. In the real world others encounter real events that can cause major fear. I wouldn't blame someone for choosing to hide at home for a day or two after a major episode. The concert occurred a day after another attack in London. I've walked across London Bridge and  Westminster Bridge. They were always filled with folks on their way to or from work or touring about the city. The concert said to me that today, people would be going about their usual routines, not that they'd forget about the various events, but they will move forward. For that seems to be the way to say that those perpetrating such acts will not win, if we carry on. Or as Churchill was reported to say, KBO.

Q wrapped today with a song suggested by one of the producers, who is from the UK. It really was a perfect song for the situation. The lyrics note that people can feel safe while moving through their routines in the city. Enjoy!

Waterloo Sunset -- The Kinks