If you haven't seen this video yet, then you might have been living under a rock in the last few weeks. This is Nightbirde performance on America's Got Talent.
video uploaded in youtube by America's Got Talent
There are so many amazing things to say about this video. Not only does Nightbirde have such a beautiful tone that is perfect for recording, she also puts in such an authentic performance. Which makes sense of course, because she wrote that song and it is about her life and all the difficulties and doubts she experiences. Her song "It's OK" is also so beautifully written, with lyrics that resonate deeply with anyone who has faced adversity and that validate their fears and sense of loss while at the same time providing inspiration.
Then of course there was Nightbirde herself. Her positivity amidst so much darkness in her life is astonishing and compelling. Her words are perfect quotes to help us get through tough times:
"You can't wait until life isn't hard enough before you decide to be happy."
"2% is not 0%. 2% is something."
This last quote was especially inspirational and heartbreaking for me. 2% is a huge mountain to climb, and you can sense from Nightbirde's face and that voice that she knows and feels this, but she also knows that there is still a chance, no matter how small, and she's taking it. I join the world in hoping that she beats the odds and survives.
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