One Year Later

Today, July 30th is one year to the day it was confirmed I had throat cancer.

One year. Where does the time go? So much has changed since then and while each day is a learning process, I am so very grateful to have had one more year since those fateful words were uttered.

While this journey has not been easy, nothing of value or substance ever is. So while my head has had cloudy days and my heart has been filled with sadness at so much loss, I have to remain focused on the positive.

And so for me, cancer is a blessing. Yup. You heard that right. A blessing.

Cancer has shown me another side to life that I had only ever heard about but never experienced. I get to observe so much more from these new heights that it can be hard to know where to look.

Cancer has changed the flow of connections in my life, and with change comes fresh new energy. I have been able to fill my life with people more aligned with authenticity, truth, music and happiness.

Cancer has given me a fresh perspective in my approach to art. In the way I write lyrics or compose music - there is a new sheen to this life and one I am currently in deep exploration with.

Cancer has also shown me just how valuable time is. There is no other currency of value. Low vibrational people celebrate ‘things’ and ‘products’. High vibrational people celebrate others, living life and celebrating the time spent with other humans.

Finally, cancer really messed with my head considering where it was located and what I do for my passions and work. I would dare say that my voice is better now in someways but I also know that with the cancer being malignant, that there is a chance it may return and so in the 9 months since it was removed, I have been using my time to make music while I can.

While I know that there are more bumps in the road ahead, I am grateful to still be here to travel along with you all.

Thank you for being here with me. For maintaining your friendships and for being who you are. Here’s to another 365 days together!

As always, live life lovingly.

Jay x