Sarah McLachlan’s music and life has shadowed me since the early 90s. Seeing her at Caravan of Dreams in Fort Worth, Texas, early in her career and my relationship, was one of the most memorable times of my life. Her song ‘Ice Cream’ was played at my wedding. Many of her songs were favorite choices at karaoke, my love by my side. Sometimes she sang of heartache, and reminded me of the losses of the past… Over the past few years, I put her CDs on the shelf and forgot about them.
Then I heard the song ‘Forgiveness‘ off her latest release, Laws of Illusion. I had no idea she’d been through a similar breakup just about the time mine was happening. I wish I’d known; I think I would have found comfort and compassion in knowing. But she was writing the album that is leading me toward healing now. I’ve even taken up trying to learn ‘Forgiveness,’ a song that touches my heart deeply, on the piano.
For now though, I’d like to share this link, because it so defines my own life and relationships, as well as the place I’m trying to go forward from… A million thanks to you, Sarah, for sharing this music that reminds me I am not alone in the grief that still marks my days. Thanks as well for reminding me that ‘awakening’ from the ‘laws of illusion’ is still possible.
