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As an emerging recording artist, this is a very exciting time in my life. The future is full of possibilities and I feel like many of my lifelong dreams are starting to come true, one small piece at a time.

For me, the art of living is a fascinating, mysterious and profoundly captivating process, but if you’re paying attention, it’s also filled to overflowing with hope and encouragement for what tomorrow may bring.

Contracting meningitis, suffering from an aneurism and losing my memory due to cognitive trauma were extremely difficult. But in retrospect, the recovery process connected me with my inner muse in a way that would not have been possible otherwise. It also gave me the strength to redefine my life and the will to share the healing power of music with others. It can be hard to see the bright side of unexpected challenges, but I can tell you from personal experience, that adversity is often life’s way of putting on the breaks and steering you down a new and better road. 

If your life is challenging right now, and I know it is for so many people, my advice is simple, be strong, persevere, love those around you and you too will look back someday and see only blessed opportunities.

Adversity is often required before changing course and setting off again, only this time, down the road you were meant to be on.

You are my Angels of Music and I have faith in you.

- Stebani Cruz