Lindsey Stirling, our new music box dancer!

A bit after I was born, there was a sensation in a song called "Music Box Dancer." I'm sure you've all heard it, though you may not recognize it from the title. Anyway, Lindsey Stirling has captured the hearts of many of us throughout the world. She was on one of those television talent shows ("America's Got Talent") and didn't win. However, the public was taken by her infectious spirit and complete lack of giveupedness. She went on to create her own YouTube channel (Lindsey Stirling), and rapidly became a sensation.

She now has two albums available for purchase, and has millions of followers all over the world. It has been a pleasure watching her growth from obscurity to fame. One of the big reasons is her consistently excellent videos and music. She is an amazing violinist, but her pure energy always comes across. More than the energy of youth, she is one of those rare people who is infectious in her zest for whatever she's doing. The fact that she is also excellent musically is a welcome bonus. And, she appears to generously spread it around with her many collaborations. I applaud that.

Yes, I have both of her albums, and several of her singles. I look forward to her new music, and have enjoyed her newest video: "Shatter Me" which is also a collaboration with Lzzy Hale. In the video she is shown as a music box dancer within a snowglobe. It's wonderful, and if you haven't seen it yet, go check it out. I wish her the greatest success. She has already done several tours, and likely will be doing many more as she continues her musical career.

Watching her success highlights one of my favorite occupations, and that is to track people as they move from unknown to known. It's fascinating and moving, since we all long to become more than what we are now. It's programmed into us, and provides something to strive for. Life without goals is empty, so go out there and find something to aim for!

- M