Every night, I allowed myself a moment of music that was just for me. This solitary pleasure, while seemingly barren, is anything but sterile when it reconciles our being with life. The music transports me to a realm where pain doesn’t cease to exist but shrinks, diminishes, and becomes calmer and deeper, like a stream that transforms into a lake.

In these moments, I find a tranquil retreat from the chaos of the day. The melodies wrap around my soul, easing the jagged edges of my worries and smoothing the rough patches of my heart. Each note, each chord, brings a sense of peace that permeates my very being.

The world around me fades, and I am left with the gentle embrace of the music. It is a sacred time, a sanctuary where I can truly be myself. In the stillness of the night, with only the music to keep me company, I find a profound connection to life, to my essence, and to the quiet strength within me. ❤️

©️ Beatriz Esmer