We are living through hard times. As researcher and author Brene Brown said in a January 2022 podcast, “People are not okay.” And that was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Mr. Rogers famously said that in times of catastrophe, “look for the helpers.” And if you look for the helpers, you’ll know there is hope.
As I struggle to comprehend what is unfolding in Ukraine, I’ve had the privilege of traveling with our Vox Profundi Choir during our spring break tour along the East Coast. I revel in the energy, joy and discipline of our talented students in these venues. And it has been a profound reminder that music, art and beauty are deep sources of balm, pointing us to peace, hope and love.
