Hi again everyone,

I’m still recovering from our trip to Nashville — and from life itself, honestly.
We got back a week ago, and I’ve been buried in post-trip chaos: a mountain of work, prepping Black Friday campaigns for clients, and our little guy Nico’s birthday (which we had to reschedule because he was recovering from pneumonia).

It’s been a lot.

And yet, here I am — showing up.
Because that’s the real creative practice. Not just the big, inspired moments, but the small, exhausted ones too — the ones where you say, “I don’t have time,” and then pick up the guitar anyway.

That’s what this week’s video is about:
How to stay creative when life gets messy.
How to keep your art alive when you’re stretched thin, and how songwriting can be a form of returning home — to yourself, to peace, to truth.

In the video, I also share:
🎶 An update on the song “The Fight” with Brian Hopkins — featuring the Nelson twins!
🎸 A beautiful new collaboration with JP Gentille called “Sunlight Through My Door.”
🧭 Thoughts on resilience, self-doubt, and why showing up imperfectly still matters.

If you’re a songwriter or creator trying to balance your art with the weight of everyday life — this one’s for you.

Keep writing. Keep creating. Keep being human.

Stay creative,
Josh

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Stay inspired everyone!
Josh Schroeder
Founder, Thousand Echoes

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