Regeneration is an encouragement of hope through the healing process, both physically and mentally.
This piece was inspired when I tore my shoulder in April of 2023, and I was ordered not to compose or play piano for a year. I therefore began composing and playing with one hand, and stopped my other hobbies which brought me happiness.
Regeneration is an intimate view of my journey healing both physical and mental pain, and the healthy change of perspective I needed. I found myself constantly asking, “When will I be happy again?”, when I really had to ask myself,
“When will I allow myself to find joy, again?”
With the advice of my mentors and friends, I had to find acceptance, and then joy in what I could do, versus what I couldn’t do.
I hope Regeneration is a beacon of hope for anyone dealing with injuries, both physically and mentally. As I have personally experienced, pain has good and bad days, but,
“A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul”.